June 8, 2011 11:00 PM - Final update for the day

Dad, Laura, Brian and I all were able to see mom tonight for the final visit of the evening at around 8:30. I previously saw her this morning at 11:00 am and she looked good then. Tonight, she looked even better. Her color is improving. Here stats look great. The ICU staff are slowly weening her off of some of the meds with the exception of the sleep inducing meds.

We are excited for tomorrow. If things progress as they have been over the last twenty-two hours, they are looking at potentially waking her up mid-morning tomorrow. We hope to see the doctor at around 8:00 am when he makes his rounds. He will be the one to decide her next steps, but everyone on the medical staff is positive and hopeful.

Laura, Brian and I were all so amazed at the love that our dad has for his sweetheart. As he held her hand and leaned into speak directly into her ear as she slept, we were witness to such a sweet moment. It is so incredible to see the power of love for another, especially when it is from a man who has been provider, protector, disciplinarian, mentor and leader all of your life. I am so thankful for the love that my parents have for each other. This is as a marriage should be; when one one can hold the other up when they need it most.

Dad is such a great example of a man's love for his bride. After all of these years, with the many ups and downs that life has dealt them, they have chosen to love and respect each other and to remain committed to each other in the good times and bad. I love that about my dad.

We are all staying at mom and dad's with dad tonight so that we can get to the hospital early tomorrow morning for another action packed day of 20 minute visits on every odd numbered hour. I think everyone is in need of a good nights rest for another day. Please continue to pray for Pat's recovery as she progresses and improves.

Thanks for the love and prayers throughout all of the communities that the Guynn families are connected to. You are true friends and you have made this challenging time more tolerable.

Be blessed and give thanks to the one who made Pat and Jerry Guynn. I think we are all a little better for having them in our lives.

Good night.