Updates
September 10, 2024
Good Tuesday morning friends of Steve.
Steve had an uneventful night and got much needed rest. He has more movement in extremities this morning. Due to oral secretions, the ventilator tube will stay in his mouth for now.
The outpouring from the community has been overwhelmingly generous. We would like to slow down on visitation for now, as Steve needs rest and there is some degree of infection risks from multiple visitors. If you do feel the need to see him, please check in at the waiting room (follow signs for "telemetry waiting room 3" prior to going into ICU. When you are visiting with Steve, please keep a calm and quiet voice. Less stimulation is better.
This recovery will be a long process and the group energy will be need on the weeks and months to come. He will need the bro-brah enthusiasm later, but not now.
This note is from Murphy, Dave W and Matt.
September 9, 2024
Good Monday Morning, friends and family of Steve.
Steve is still in the ICU, 72 hours after the stroke. He has not had setbacks since the cranial surgery, which he had on Saturday to relieve increased pressure.
His response to stimuli and questions fluctuates. He is opening his eyes, moving some body parts, and understanding people.
The road to recovery will be long, and he still needs assistance with the most basic functions, like breathing. We have seen ups and downs, which is often the case with a severe, critical illness of this sort. He has stabilized.
Fortunately Steve is strong in many ways.
September 8, 2024
Good Sunday morning. Steve had another operation last night, an intensive cranial one to remove pressure. The doctors said it went well. He is improved this AM, wiggling toes and having responses.
Pray!
September 7, 2024
Steve had a stroke yesterday September 6th. He was in a coffee shop with his brother-in-law, John.
Fortunately it happened very close to the hospital in Boise, and the ambulance came very quickly and he was in the hospital in minutes.
The doctors removed a sizable clot from his brain.
By Saturday his condition has stabilized, he has said a few words and has movements of hands and feet. He is resting deeply and needs to stay calm.
Stay posted for when he can interact with friends and family.
