Saturday, February 7, 2009

Kirk Update - 2.7.09

I'm about to head out to the hospital. I've talked to Deborah. The neurologist has seen Kirk and says that he has brain function. This was confirmed by Kirk trying to take out his mouth guard and remove his oxygen mask in the night. Two things he's uncomfortable wearing, I think.

However.

The MRI came back and showed that the cancer is pretty much running rampant. This would explain why Kirk hasn't opened his eyes at all, but still shows enough brain function to do so. His doctors remain amazed that he is still with us at all and continue to prepare Kirk's family for the worst. Kirk's heart is significantly weakened, and should he go into cardiac arrest he's DNR, as we all know.

Soooooo, I'll be relaying all kinds of messages to him today. Anything specific you'd like him to know, you can text me today. Again, more info as it's available. Get the torches of Minas Tirith ready. There's no telling when we'll have to put out The Call.

-John

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