Day 18: Final Post of an Incredible Week - Saturday March 31, 2012

Scott’s facial surgery was successful and best of all less invasive than originally planned.  Initially the physicians had diagnosed that the sinus cavities were compromised, requiring an ear to ear incision across the forehead to repair.  After additional review and multiple consults, it was determined that there was no need for this repair and his sinuses would be fine.  This was a huge relief for all of us as the post op recovery would be much easier with just the facial reconstruction.  Scott will recover at St. Josephs over the weekend and be heading to Barrows most likely on Monday.  We also hope that his trach will be removed ASAP.  We fear that if the Pulmonary Physician doesn’t do it soon, Scott will on his own.

Carol and Daniel were welcomed relief last night allowing Ashley and I to take a much needed break.  Carol shared a couple humorous exchanges while in the ring.  At one point Scott, as he often does, tried to get up out of bed.  Carol asks Scott “Where are you going?”  Scott looks at Carol with clear eyes and replies “On a Journey”.  Carol then asked “Where is this journey taking you?”  And Scott just sat back and mumbled the details at length of his imagined journey.  On another exchange, Scott was aggressively kicking with his legs and Daniel asked Scott “What was going on?”  “GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAL!” was Scott’s response.

Ashley’s mom arrived just before Scott’s surgery and Patti will be here tomorrow morning.  Carol and Daniel fly back to Dallas tonite.  I will be heading back tomorrow and will look forward to returning April 11th.  The guard changes again for the next phase of Scott’s recovery.  I am caught reflecting what an unbelievable week this has been and how grateful we are for Scott’s rapid progress.  We are truly blessed and are forever honored by your love and support.

Best!

Mickey Moore