Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Wednesday Afternoon

Dad continues to show improvement. He's walking around the entire floor now. Told the nurse he wants to go down to M Street. He's still in the ICU until a bed becomes available, so he cannot receive any visitors and we're not sure yet what the policy will be once he moves. He has been reunited with his iPad and is checking email and this blog from time to time. I'm sure he would be happy to read messages of encouragement. My parents really appreciate all of your love and support. My mom says she can feel all of good thoughts and prayers sustaining them as Dad starts his road to recovery.
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12 comments:

  1. Amy BazemoreMarch 2, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    There's so much love for your dad.

    Glad to know he's doing much better than expected.

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  2. Señora H-BMarch 2, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Hooray for technology. I think I would go crazy without my laptop or phone available.

    Sending prayers from Indiana!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I can just see him with his unique gait walking the halls at a quick pace. I makes my heart happy to hear of his progress. I am sure John will be the perfect example of recovery from a liver transplant!

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  4. ahtzibMarch 2, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    This is such wonderful news about a wonderful man. He is obviously fast becoming a legend in the annals of organ transplant surgery. Our prayers continue to be with you John and Barbara! And sincere thanks to Sara and Julia for putting this blog together--we will check it daily.

    Gary and Cynthia Lippincott

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  5. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Hey John, We are so glad to hear of your progress. We have been thinking and praying for you and your family. I agree with with Gary Lippincott...you are a legend!
    Rod and Deb

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  6. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Dear John and Barbara,

    It's so good to hear that your surgery and recovery are going well. It's so good to know that you have such strong support from family and friends. Kris and I are thinking of you and praying for you. Thanks Julia and Sarah for the blog.

    Wally Burzlaff

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  7. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    John it is great to hear of your progress and Im so happy to hear how quickly you are recovering. Know you and your family are in my prayers.

    Mary Sill

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  8. Michael "O"March 3, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Walking around the ICU, what's next John a slow jog? Keep it up, we are all pulling for you.

    Mike O'Grady

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  9. Jennifer G.March 3, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    So great to be able to check on his progress. What a rock star!

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  10. xxxMarch 3, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Sending speedy recovery wishes. It sounds like you'll be out in no time! Take care.

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  11. AllisonMarch 3, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I'm really glad you're recovering, Bishop Kippen. The ward is praying for you, it's amazing how well you seem to be getting through this. Sounds like you're already back on your feet- I'm sure it won't be too much longer before you're leading the pack on jogs again and the like. Way to go, Bishop!
    -McKinney
    (not Ally, but I'm using her google acount) :)

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  12. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Hey John and Barb!

    This is really Beth, not Chuck, writing, but we both just got back from a run in your honor. We are so glad to hear about your progress! You've been an inspriration to me--today I ran 4 miles at a pace of 12.46 (not fast, I know, but faster than I've run all winter!). My plan is to run at least 6 miles on Saturday. Barb--shall we come pick you up in Georgetown? We could figure out a route near the hospital and then give John a hard time. Hope you will both soon be home! Take care, Beth

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