Good morning everyone:
My young man continues to impress the entire medical team here at the Brigham. He was taken off of the ventilator yesterday afternoon. Almost immediately, and despite continued vasospasm he is laying with us, eyes open, recognizing those in the room, and as only he could do, flashing that Gregory smile.
To have gone through three brain surgeries, ten angiograms( a hospital record), at least eighteen CT scans, and ten days on a ventilator and to be able to express any emotion is indeed our miracle.
Yesterday afternoon as Donna and I were going to our favorite, Au Bon Pain, for a coffee, a woman who travels about the hospital playing a harp got on the elevator with us. Almost immediately she began playing Danny Boy, Bobby's (Greg's grandfather) favorite song. Donna and he danced to it at our wedding. We knew at that moment that someone was not only watching over us, but telling us things would be ok!! Right on the elevator. He actually told the OT this morning that I was his father and D was his mother.......unbelievable.
For the first time in over two weeks we have hope. Not false hope, not hopelessness. This is a result of not only your prayers but Greg's will and determination.
Greg and Jill will have a very long road ahead. Your continued positive energy and help will be instrumental in his recovery effort. An effort we will be so happy to endure.
Donna and I are planning on checking out of our hotel, going home in our own bed, putting and end to our vacation here in Boston. We will now see what everyone else has been dealing with
traveling Rt 9.
Enjoy the snow, travel safely and have a good weekend. I know the Landry and Coutu families will .
Best and thank you all.
Love
Mike
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