Update on my Father-in-law

Gary remains in the critical care unit of Presbyterian Hospital.
The principal issues that the lead trauma surgeon has high-lighted are his internal organ functions in his abdominal cavity.
His kidney function is very low, which necessitated the use of dialysis treatment, starting Monday April 30. (The doctors have indicated that the kidneys could recover sufficiently to resume normal function.)
The stomach, gall blader, colon, and liver are all very low in their respective functions. Generally, the doctors have indicated that with the dialysis treatment that Gary is receiving, we should begin to see all the internal organs to recover more quickly.
Therefore, we remain hopeful.
The sedatives that had been used last week to keep Gary in a comatose state, have been reduced significantly.
This should begin to allow him to regain consiousness. The extent of brain damage is unknown. The physicians have indicated that the contusions were minor, but they have no knowledge of how this will have affected him.
My wife sat with Gary yesterday evening and talked to him and held his hand. As she prepared to come home she noticed that his eyelids appeared to open a little bit. The nurse told her that this may be his begining to regain consiousness.
This was a postive sign for her.

Linda began her physical therapy yesterday, Wednesday May 2.
She was released from the hospital last Friday evening.
The daughters spent the weekend with her, each taking a shift, and this week there has been a crew of family and friends helping her.

Linda, obviously, wants to be with Gary as often as she can.
She asked to stay with him overnight last evening, but that would not be good for her health and recovery.
We continue to request for your prayers for Gary especially, but also for Linda, and finally for the entire family.
God bless,
DSM