Friday Afternoon

Update on Charlie Banks

Hello,

Wow! We can’t believe it has been a week already. It seems like about 3 or 4!!! Everything is good. Dad sat up on the edge of the bed with his leg out on a stool. He has not had anymore fever and he is stronger today. Dad has also not had anything for pain today. Amen! The physical therapist will come tomorrow to help day strengthen muscles and eventually try standing with a walker. One of the doctors came by today. He said they will evaluate Dad on Monday to see when he could be released from the Euroclinic. They will only release him to Bucharest for now. He must stay in Bucharest, near the hospital. The house where we are now will be fine, if it’s available. We asked the doctor about flying Dad home and he said probably not for 6 weeks. We are praying that it will not be that long, but we want the best for Dad. The first 3 weeks are the most critical, because of the risks of infection, thrombosis (blood clots reaching the lungs), etc. The doctor explained that the high altitude of flying would magnify the risks soon after surgery. The Lord will continue to be with us no matter how long he has to stay here. We trust the Lord! Our prayers continue for no infection, strong recovery and safe travel home.
I’m staying with Dad tonight and Mimi will stay with Tam and the boys.

Thank you again and again for your prayers, calls, emails, love and financial help!!! It has been a blessing to our family!

In Christ’s love,
The Banks’ Family