Friday 10 April
Mendy called from the surgery waiting room at 9:45 MST this morning. Dr. Morris, the lead physician on the trauma team, had just given her a post surgery report on Daniel.
Dr. Morris said that between what came out when they opened Daniel up and what they removed from his chest cavity, the surgeons were able to remove one liter of fluid from Daniel's lungs. They expect the remaining fluid will drain off in the next couple of days, via the chest tube that was inserted during surgery.
Dr. Morris emphasized that though there have been setbacks, Daniel's recovery has "exceeded his expectations", considering how critically his liver was injured.
Mendy said, "even though it's hard for us to see him go back into surgery and have to have procedures, he is doing very well. And we'll just keep plugging along."
Daniel was still in recovery at the time that Mendy called.
Editor's Note: It is impossible to put a price on the value of all the many prayers that have been offered for Daniel, other than to say your prayers and support have been "priceless". Thank you all so much for your support of Daniel and his family. There will undoubtedly be more peaks and valleys on Daniel's road to recovery, but the overall trend has been UP, with a more rapid ascent than the doctors could have predicted.
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Dear Family...i'm with you all day long in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so glad that todays surgery was successful and Daniel will yet again have relief and hopefully get some much needed rest. I love all of you Conners, and this includes Bill, Claudia and all! Thanks again for this site guys, this too is priceless!! I love you Daniel and i am in awe of your strength and your mind over matter attitude with pain. I love you sis, with i was there for all of you. Thanks for the detailed letters Aubrey, your all amazing.
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Hang in there bud! Your doing great, a real trooper! You continue to be in our prayers! We have several hundred people here in Cleveland praying for you! The more the merrier, right? Keep fighting big guy! God bless you and your family!
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Connor Family,
ReplyDeleteYou are in our prayers & we are so thankful for this blogspot. I left a little silver angel for you at your home.
When I was having a hard time, someone passed it to me & told me that it was given to them during a time of trials. I know that it now should belong to you.
Please use it as a reminder that you all are loved on Heaven & Earth. You are choice children of our Heavenly Father & he has the power to comfort, ease your suffering and carry you through this. Keep the faith & hang in their!
Much Love and Prayers xoxo
Dear Daniel, Aubrey and Mendy -- I haven't been up to the hospital for a few days as I knew there was lots happening and that you wouldn't be up to visitors. I am so glad you are feeling better ... I hope that continues! Today is Saturday and we will stop by today. Your life is a miracle, and I know the Lord will bless your family through this recovery process. May the Lord bless you with strength, peace, and endurance so great that your burdens will be light. We love you THISSSSSS much! (My arms are open very wide, as wide as I can get them!) Your Aunt Claudia
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