Hennie Hopkins I am elated!! Joe has made profound progress today. This morning the nurse asked Joe to raise a finger and he didn't respond, then she said," Joe, if you are in there , raise a finger" and it shot right up. When Traci & I saw him at the morning visit. He was doing well, following our commands and letting us know he was back! Dr. Videa...u came in and Joe responded to him as well. So they are talking again about a defibulator for Joe. When I went for the noon visit, they had removed him from the ventilator and just had him on oxygen. They released the restraints and stopped the sedative. He can talk now and the first thing he said was "I love you" which melted my heart. I am so grateful for the prayers, love, healing energy and positive thoughts that everyone has been sending to Joe & to me. Prayer works. I am filled with love & immeasurable gratitude for the blessings of all the people in our lives.
Posted by Dale Feicke (Member # 767) on :
Hallalujah, Joe, you crusty ol' buzzard!!!!! I knew you could do it! Keep it comin', brother!!
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Wonderful news!!!
Thanks for the update Curtis.
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Hmmmmm......Yeah, we know which finger shot up.
That's great news, Curtis. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
Fantastic News!
Hang in there mate. See you back soon I hope.
Shows you can't keep a good man down for long Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
If Hennie would tell Joe that Curtis had a trailer and was heading down to pick up the Kubota ..... Joe would be out of bed and looking for his clothes!
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Great News!
Posted by Russ McMullin (Member # 5617) on :
I love to hear news like this. Joe, I'm glad you're feeling better.
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Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Great News!
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Truly fantastic news.... wishing OP a robust recovery. :-)
Posted by Len Mort (Member # 7030) on :
Praise God! Still in our prayers, as I type this I have tears in my eyes, grow strong my friend!
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
That's the truth Si..
Posted by Santo (Member # 411) on :
That's what I call a good morning wakeup!!
Posted by Wayne Webb (Member # 1124) on :
Wonderful news! :thumb:
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Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
Awesome news!
Posted by Elaine Beauchemin (Member # 136) on :
Great news! Will keep you in my thaughts. Positive news is great!
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
HELL YEAH!
WTG, Hiram! Pulling for you!
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Hallelujah!!!!!!!
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Alright, that is good news!!
Posted by Tim Barrow (Member # 576) on :
5 minutes ago on facebook
Sonny Booker,... JOE UPDATE: Traci just called, she just left hospital, said "Mom, it really is a miracle!" Joe coherent, cognizant....she, Hennie and Joe were discussing what close call he had. She said Joe gets emotional talking about it,realizing the truth of it,etc. Very understandable!!! He'll prob go to room in day or two,wont have restrictions on cards,flowers,etc. Hennie will prob post later,just wanted to put this in/on here for family and friends who come here for updates:) Thanks again for all the prayers, please keep them going as I'm sure he has a "long road ahead of him"!
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
Way to go, Joe!
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
"and fighting out of this corner... the Pennsylvanian Pollack... J-o-o-o-o-o-o-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e P-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-i-b-b-b-i-sh.... Pribish!"
Hey, it was the first thought I had in my mind.
Posted by James Donahue (Member # 3624) on :
It worked Bruce, I read it just like I was ringside. I've been praying for Joe, just haven't posted it till now. He was quick to help back when I was trying to get a plotter working.
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
Happy Easter Joe!
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
That is great news!!!
I knew Opie wouldn't let some doctor tell him when to quit.
Thanks for the update Curtis. This is a great way to start a week.
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Great News and Thanks Curtis for keeping us all up to date.
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
I find looking for report of answered prayer here is first hing I do in the morning now.
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Thank you, Lord.
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
The latest straight outta the horse's a.....err mouth!
Just talked to Joe.
Feeling better, will get a defib in the next day or so, Not much damage and will be home in a couple of days.
Conversation was cut short because they were about to get him up and out of bed and into a chair!
Posted by Wayne Webb (Member # 1124) on :
Thanks be to God. That is wonderful news!
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
Hoo-ray!
Posted by Michael Berry (Member # 2604) on :
Amazing, and awesome!! You were on my mind at church on Easter Joe! Keep on improving!!!!
Posted by Brian Diver (Member # 1552) on :
Way to go Joe!
I'm gonna continue to send good Karma your way, all I ask is no more photos of the speedo Posted by Elaine Beauchemin (Member # 136) on :
Get well and better then be back home. Hugs!
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Is OP going to have a laptop at the hospital? He would love to read the posts, I bet! Or maybe he'll be home soon.
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