Tracheotomy...what a beautiful word. We got home late tonight from being with dad. He certainly looks better...it's great to see that face with no tubes! The only surprise is that they shaved his mustache off...the audacity! He started growing that mustache the week that I was born, so it's been 29 years. A bit strange to see him without it...the nurses were planning to give him a shave tonight, so I made them pinky swear they would never touch the stache again. It's just not right.
As far as his abilities right now, he is basically the same as the past few days. He is still on some sedation and lots of pain meds. There are times when he will look at mom and answer a simple question, but there are more times that he seems to either not comprehend, or he is too sedated to even know what's going on. It seems that when we start to get down about his progress or that he doesn't seem aware of his surroundings, God brings us a nurse that assures us this is all "normal", and that until he is out of intensive care, we won't really get a good picture of his abilities, mental or otherwise. As far as the tracheotomy, it is definitely more comfortable for him, but it still causes him to feel as if he is choking. He still has pneumonia which is producing a lot of phlegm build up in his throat, which makes him very uncomfortable. So we continue to wait and pray. We offered him an ice chip tonight, and he ate it right away. Seems simple enough, but to see him perform a new task was awesome. He went ahead and ate six more, God love him.
God has blessed us with a few sweet moments that give us a tiny glimpse that dad is in there somewhere. Tonight as mom was trying to get him to respond, she asked him for a kiss. As she leaned into his face, he seemed to use every ounce of his energy to pucker his lips ever so slightly. Now, I'm definitely not a big fan of watching my parents make out or anything, but it was the sweetest thing I've seen all week. We thank God for those tiny moments because they are what get us through long days of seeing no progress. So we hold on to a smile here, a smooch there, and we wait on God. He is all powerful and all mighty, and he knows exactly what tomorrow brings.
At Camp Forest Springs!
Bapa at the Mini-Farm
Paige, Cole, and the Bunnies
Pops and Cole on the Firetruck!
To the Kiltie!
Side by Side...Another first.
At the Kiltie
Pops and the Queen
Lulu Lovin'
March 25th, 2008
Tutu and Lulu
Self-Portrait, 11/24/07
Thanksgiving at Johnson's
Thanksgiving Eve at Buca's
Mikey; Early Onset Road Rage
35th Wedding Anniversary
September 23, 2007
Bride and Groom; 35 Years Later
Learning New Typing Software
Largest Remote Control Ever
Happy 90th, Grandma Jin
Three Paiges
Jinnie's Surprise 90th
August 18th in Chicago
Kersta, Jinnie, P.J.
Pops and Paigey
Mikey Lounging in a Sink
Mike and Paige
Angie is One Tough Therapist
First Sip of Coffee! May 16th
P.J., Cole, Pops, and Mikey
Cole Driving Bapa's Chair
Wagon Train
Dad and Mike-Sunday, April 22nd
Mikey Loves His Bapa
Mikey's Captive Audience
Bapa; Still A Tickle Monster
Wednesday, March 28th
Saturday, February 10th
Mikey Yearns for Personal Space
Paige and Mikey
Cole and Mikey
Sunday, January 7th
Fans, Pops, & Amy
Doctors in Training
Amy, Mike, and P.J.
Dec. 17th - Happy Birthday Pops!
Paige Giving Bapa A Kiss
Tuesday December 12th
Friday December 8th
15 comments:
Our God is ever so faithful and gracious. He supplies our need before weeven know we need it sometimes.Lam.3:22-24The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning;great is thy faithfulness."The Lord is my portion," says my soul, " therefore I will hope in him."
God bless you with His joy, for it is your strength. Love in Christ, mark
Dearest Marden and Weazel - One sweet smooch at a time!!
Amy, wonderful job, sweetheart. Thanks for keeping us up to date. Love you all! O
Great news! He'll probably be talking up a storm before you know it.
Just like Bohr to muster up all his energy for a kiss!
Maybe his stache will grow back in black instead of silver/gray? He'll look like Johnny Depp.
Mike & Mary Anne Miller
Hey Bohrmans! I am one of Kersta's friends (I was in the wedding) and have been reading your blog daily. Thank you for the updates, and praise the Lord for a successful surgery! You all have been and will continue to be in my prayers. I am daily challenged by your faithfulness and sense of humor throughout this trial. Take care.
Ah, and I've so grown in love with the gray stache....it'll be back...it's bohrman with character :)) as if he needs any more :))...onwards and upwards, guys, I can't wait to hear what he has to say....praying for it...
one big smooch back to bohr...
xo
Aunt P
Last night between 7 -8PM I could not get on to the blogsite - either half of the country was on at the same time checking on Pat's progress or satan was fiddling with my computer! I just prayed that there would be a successful outcome and that there will now be speadier healing and progress that can be measured daily. "Now this is the confidence we have before HIM: whenever we ask anything according to HIS will, HE hears us." 1 John 5:14 Today, I ask God to continue to give you signs of Pat's healing and strength which in turn will encourage and also strengthen the family. We serve an awesome God and nothing is impossible with HIM!! Again, thank you for the priviledge to be a part of this intimate family struggle. You are an awesome family and God is using this entire tragic situation to glorify HIMSELF. Remember, we all are with you, too in the fight!!
Love<><
Jenny Fell
Yeah - and oh no! Pat without a stache??? Isn't it funny how, in the midst of so much serious stuff going on, it's those little things that stand out and become so important to us - kisses and mustaches. I am not a computer person - not that I could be with two teenagers in the house, but I have started kicking them off of the computer several times a day to check this blog. Now they are even coming downstairs to give us updates if we miss one. I know it's been said many times, Amy, but thank-you so much for this. Praise God for the little things!
Love to you all! The Hargan Fam.
Dear Bohrman family
I was reading the bloges and I saw that you call him Bopa. I thought that was funny because I call my Grandpa Boppa also and I could not imagine having him in the hospital. My prayers are with you all.
"the audacity" he said in full Grinch impersonation! Very funny...I get it...you guys rock. Go Team Bohrman Go!!! we are in the stands cheering and praying our hearts out!
This blog must be getting at least a thousand hits day!!
Thank you so much for doing it!
Day by day. Every step of he way He is leading and guiding. Thank you Jesus.
Linda Lentz
It is amazing how many people are reaching out to hold up your family in a difficult time and how, through this site, you are reminding hundreds (and likely thousands) of people to turn to God on a daily basis. You are in all our prayers. And thank you.
As we humbly approach this season of our Saviour's birth, this is my Christmas card to you. Worship HIM with every... word of your mouth, deed of your hand, beat of your heart. This is the way we can best honor HIM and also bring others to know HIS blessings and mercy. To God be the glory for Jesus is born to seek and to save those who are lost.
Jean, Amy, Mike, PJ please be assured that we as your extended family are keeping vigilant on the prayer requests and specifically praying to encourage and help to fortify your strength. Pat, rest well and regain your strength so you can be the greatest testimony for HIS glory. Not that the characters in the bible and all of our lives are not testimony enough, tsk. We need one more!!! May the joy of the LORD be your strength Neh 8:10
Blessings <><
Jenny Fell
I feel like such a "lurker"......I did post once and you can bet I check this blog out at least twice a day. I do not know your family, but want you to know that you are on my mind a lot and what an inspiration all of you are to so many people. And to you, Amy, thank you so much for taking the time to post about your Dad.....there has to be TONS of people pulling for him and his recovery.....as well as for his family to somehow get through....one day at a time. Hugs to you all.
Marlee
We're praying every step of the way of recovery. We visit the blog several times daily to be current with our prayers. Thank you so much for the Christmas letter and the blog. So glad about the smiles and the smooch! No mustache??Well, some of us remember Pat with no facial hair!
This is one of our favorites:
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call up on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you."
Please let us know how we can help.
Blessings and love,
Mary and Ted
Shirley Stewart here-from Whitestone Church. Just love the "kiss". What a wonderful thing. Pat and your family are continually on my mind and the prayers are constant. Thank you for reaching out to so many with this blog. May God richly bless all of you at this time.
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