2 nursing staff.
4 hours.

That's what it takes to complete daily wound care.  One of the nurses referenced 20 combined entry and exit wounds. That means several bullets passed through body parts before lodging into another part.  Gabe has had 4 or 5 surgeries (I am foggy about the exact number) and 2 procedures.  He is alive with perfectly healthy untouched spine and brain. 

I am so very thankful for the good stuff including your positive thoughts and prayers. 

Today, Gabe playfully teased the nurses with facial expressions.  He was able to communicate his needs using eye gaze, mouthing words,  nodding yes, shaking no to questions. 

The lab identified an effective antibiotic to treat the respitorary bacterial infection that is responsible for a fever that fluctuates between 100 and 104.   Respiratory therapy is  rebuilding diaphram strength to allow Gabe to breathe independently. 

Please keep your thoughts, prayers and friendship activity directed at Gabe's recovery because it is working!

Thank you ❤