Monday, February 15, 2010

Feb 15 5 pm Lisa

Dear Friends,

We are experiencing some issues with getting connected to the internet; hospital wireless tends to get overloaded and the computers provided by hospital have an internet connection but they have blocked google and facebook. Further, we beginning bloggers so please be patient.
On Sun. at 5 am and 8 am Joe was responsive to commands. He lifted up 1 finger and and showed 2 fingers on command; he raised his leg on command. We are very encouraged by this. This morning he was not responsive to commands but doc thought that could be due to higher than usual sodium levels. They are continuing to adjust the sodium dose and the CAT scan done a couple of hours ago showed a small increase in swelling which medical staff said is to be expected. The neurosurgeon will read the scan to determine whether meds needed to help decrease the swelling--he's not on any meds for swelling right now as they have some side effects for some people. On positive side Joe was moving a lot when we visited at 4:30; he bent his knee every time someone told him a person's name and he squeezed Stephen's hand. My brother is a fighter and he's strong. Please keep the prayers coming. Love to all, Lisa
Writing for the Leahy Family

19 comments:

  1. we are so happy to hear good news. Keep the posts coming. We will continue to be diligent with our prayers. Karrie Bajoras

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  2. That is very encouraging news. Keeping the prayers going from here in Ohio to all.

    Kathy (Ginny's cousin)

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  3. Thanks, Lisa, for taking the time to share this. Please take care of each other.

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  4. Thank you so much for posting updates...I'm Stephen's 8th period history teacher and as soon as I heard Dr. Leahy's name on TV I feared it was his dad. I am so glad to hear that he is improving and will be praying for a rapid recovery. If there's anything I can do, let me know. The CHS family is behind you all the way.

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  5. I just recently graduated in December from UAH, and Dr. Leahy is my favorite biology professor. I'm keeping him and the entire family in my prayers.

    Erica Wagner

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  6. Thank you so much for the updates. Dr. Leahy was such a huge influence on me during a very critical time of my transition to adulthood. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that I get the opportunity to let Dr. Leahy know what a positive influence he was on my life.

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  7. Lis, I posted a comment under Mark's post...new at this. Wanted to be certain you saw it. Rick & I and many, many here in Ohio (list growing every minute) praying for all of you, especially Joe of course. Good to hear of encouraging news. Please hug everybody for us...wish I was there with you.
    Love & blessings, Rick & Lisa

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  8. Thanks for taking the time to update us on how Joe is doing. The whole gang from grad school at Maryland is pulling for you Joe. Our prayers are with the whole family.
    Ivor Knight

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  9. Thank you so much for the updates. I have been praying fervently for Dr. Leahy - I had him for microbiology 12 years ago (eek! could it really have been that long??), and he had such a meaningful influence on my life. I appreciate him so much and will continue to pray for him and your family.

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  10. Karlyn (Joe's cousin)
    Lisa we've keeping in touch with Mark and through your blog. We are all praying for Joe and we will not bother you with calls. Give mom and dad a hug and give Ginnie and the kids our prayers.
    Love you all!

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  11. All of us here in Auburn are keeping Dr. Leahy, his family and friends, and all others involved in our prayers. I never met him, but I went to Catholic High in Huntsville. I'm glad to hear he is able to respond to things. I'm so thankful he's alive and on the road to recovery. Thank you for the updates.

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  12. Dr. Leahy was my boss, mentor, professor, and friend- he supported me each step towards medical school and made a huge impact on my life. I have never been so terrified in my life waiting to hear what had happened. I am praying for his continued recovery and thank you so so much for taking the time to let people know how things are developing, it is tough to be far away at a time like this!
    -Hannah Eason

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  13. We hope that the encouraging news continues. Please know that we are praying for you all. An extra hug goes to Ginny, from your cousin in Ohio. Take care.

    Joanny (Ruhe) Kline

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  14. Lisa, many thanks for taking the time to post news on Joe and his progress. You won't remember me, but we were all neighbors in Clinton-- I have fond memories of those times. Please pass along hugs to your folks and the rest of the family, and let them know everyone here in Clinton is praying for Joe.
    Susan Jessen (daughter of Ardelle & Ray Jessen)

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  15. Thanks so much for keeping us posted. I am currently a student in Dr. Leahy's infection and immunity class. He is the most amazing professor I have ever had. He is such a special person. He is continually in my thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting Dr. Leahy, I'm praying for you!

    Thoughts and Prayers,
    Mandy

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  16. Hang in there Joe! Your UMCP friends are pulling and praying for you.

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  18. Dr. Leahy and family, We are praying for you and your family. You pulled me through a pretty tough semester and now I'm pulling for you!
    We need you back on campus soon and love you like E. coli loves room temperature meat!
    meredith

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