Friday, March 30, 2012

Thumbs Up

The CT scan results show that the swelling is going down.  It wasn't a drastic decrease but it is definitely a sign of improvement.

In other news we were present in the room tonight when the nurse took Scott off his meds temporarily to test his responsiveness and reflexes.  We saw him move both arms and reach for his breathing tube, which is apparently the reflex they are looking for.  Then, in response to requests for him to move his fingers, he raised his hand.  A few minutes later, when we were putting in a new CD for him, Jen asked him to give a thumbs up if he wanted to listen to Velvet Underground.  He did!  We saw it clearly, he moved his thumb.  Unfortunately the nurse didn't see this but we know what we saw.  So, we said goodnight to him  and left him resting peacefully listening to Velvet Underground.  I feel like we are on the verge of some new progress coming soon.
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18 comments:

  1. Jessica RuckerMarch 30, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Awesome!!!!!!!

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  2. snowman910March 30, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    THANK YOU!

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  3. erikMarch 30, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Awesome news!

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  4. patty mcdermott liebMarch 31, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    excellent!!

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  5. MrDorkESQMarch 31, 2012 at 2:16 AM

    Great news!

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  6. KB tooMarch 31, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Great news to wake up and read here on the east coast! Our hearts are with you.

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  7. ACEMarch 31, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    very very good :)

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  8. Vicky Wyrick PhillipsMarch 31, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Way to go Scott!!! Keep it up. Its so wonderful to hear indeed. Thank you Jennifer and Penny. Tell Scott that Jimmy will graduate in May as a Surgical Technician and he's done nearly 100 surgeries. He may find that interesting.:) Miss u.

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  9. UnknownMarch 31, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Yay!!! VU in the ICU!

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  10. DanniHayesMarch 31, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Such happy news! We just put in some Velvet Underground to celebrate! We will keep sending the positive vibes!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 31, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    next put on some Jesus Lizard and just watch those thumbs go!!!

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  12. Randy TurnerMarch 31, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    definitely awesome news to wake up to, keep the rocking news coming.
    Randy & Deb

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  13. Ashley FisherMarch 31, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    This is great news and we are breathing a sigh of relief here. Keep it up Scott...we are all "praying without ceasing"
    Jennifer, Mom, Pam and Penny you are being prayed over, too by many. You are such support and encouragers for Scott and I am sure each other. Hang in there. I love you sweet little Floyd!

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  14. Kay JohnsonMarch 31, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Fantastic news this morning. Our hopes and prayers are being answered little by little. God truly is with you Scott at every moment of the day and night. Sending much love to Kay, Jen and Floyd and all other family members in the West coast from all loved ones here on the East coast. Hang in there everyone!

    Kay Johnson

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  15. ChadwickMarch 31, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    So good to hear!

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  16. maraMarch 31, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    So very cool to wake up this morning and read this!

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  17. DanCipMarch 31, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Just got the news and read the entire blog today. Sounds like Scott and Jen have some amazing friends family and medical professionals in there corner. With all the love and positive thoughts flowing their way .Scott can do nothing, but keep improving quickly. Please keep the good news coming and know you you have the entire Cipriani clan in NYC sending you good thoughts every day. Please let us know if we can help in an other way

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  18. Amanda LevensApril 1, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Great news! Please know that you all are in our prayers as Scott continues on the road to recovery.

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