[meteorite-list] Update on Walter

[Walter Branch]

Hello Everyone,

First, let me thank you for all of the e-mails.  I have been printing them 
out so that Walter can see them when he is better.  I just returned from the 
hospital.  Walter had a tracheotomy today.  He is still on the ventilator so 
he will not be able to talk but at least he will be able to form words 
better so maybe I can understand him easier.  His kidney functioning is just 
a tad better than yesterday. For those of you who know the terms, his 
creatnine level went from 3.5 to 2.9.  We want it to be 1.5 or lower.  The 
chest tube was removed yesterday and the cervical collar was removed this 
morning.  He is able to move better now.  He is still very sedated due to 
agitation and pain.  On Monday, I did get to talk to him and he could nod 
"yes" and "no".  I told him that I was e-mailing all of you and he nodded 
that he understood.  As he gets better I am sure he will tell me or indicate 
what I should tell you but for now I just wanted him to know how many people 
are thinking and praying for him.

Rebekah went to the pediatrician yesterday and got a clean bill of health. 
She goes to the orthopedic surgeon tomorrow to check the pelvic fracture. 
She is moving around so well she tires herself out before she realizes.

Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers.  I know that is 
what is making the difference in Walter's still being alive and in his 
recovery.

Thank you for all that you have done!
Sabrina Branch
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