June 10,2011 11:55pm

First, let me apologize for the low number of posts today as well as the tardiness of this last post of the day. I have not been at the hospital since 1:30 this afternoon. I was not allowed back to visit mom at the 1 o’clock slot due to another patient arriving at that particular visiting hour.

I have received first hand reports from those that stayed with Pat today after the 1 o’clock visit, so this is a recap of all visits at once. Everything is A-OK. The meds that Pat was given at 9:00 this morning are working. Her kidneys are responding. She is still a little sedated, but not nearly as much as in days past. The family tells me that Pat continues to communicate as best she can though she is not yet able to speak due to ventilation. Her vitals are strong.

So with all of that said, there is the possibility that ventilation will be removed tomorrow. They are introducing liquid food, which they think she is now able to handle which is another positive step in the right direction.

I was told tonight that much of the family was allowed to see her at the last visit. I could tell this morning that Pat was frustrated that she could not communicate with us, so I suggested this afternoon by phone that perhaps someone see if she had the strength or dexterity to be able to write responses.

At one point during the last visit of the day, Pat was asked if she needed anything so she took Mary’s hand, her sistet, to write imaginary letters on Mary’s palm. It was difficult to disciple what she was writing, so someone asked Pat’s nurse if they had a pad and something to write with. When they handed it to Pat, she began to write a single word that was barely legible since the letters did not quite line up the way Pat’s handwriting usually appears.

After a little time of truing to figure it out, Pat simply held her hands together. It was at that time everyone realized that she wanted them to pray. She wrote P-R-A-Y but they could only make out the R and the A. Once they figured it out, they all got down to business and did just what Pat requested. They prayed.

I would ask you to continue to do that as well. Pray, not only for Pat and the family but also for your family and the situations that you may be facing. Perhaps God is trying to get your attention or perhaps He has your attention and wants to teach you something. Ask Him to give you wisdom and He will. He is a big God and He has big love for us all.

Thanks again for your sweet comments following some of the posts. I have passed them on to Pat. It is not only encouraging to her, but also to the family. God bless you all for what you have done for the Guynns. We love you and appreciate your continuous outpouring of love.