Greetings and thanks to all of you who were here with us in spirit, strength and love this afternoon while Sage underwent the tracheostomy in Room 12.
She received yet another double A+ from her surgeon, Dr. Henriques, who said that Sage did a great job. As did he, we are sure Sage would respond.
The endotracheal tube which has been in Sage's mouth and down her throat to provide the necessary oxygen and support since July 29 is now gone. Sage has nothing in her mouth and it is wonderful to see her liberated in that manner.
As is known in this world, when one something is taken away, it can often be replaced with something else. That something else is a trach 'collar' around Sage's neck. It holds the tubing in place for Sage to receive oxygen from the ventilator, until she becomes strong enough to breathe on her own.
Having a tracheostomy makes it easier to wean her off her ventilator settings and is a milestone in the ongoing road to recovery - so we will definitely take it and embrace it!
Sage is tucked up tonight with Peter Rabbit snuggling against her right side. He is a bit concerned that two 'interlopers' - as he calls them - have taken up residence with Sage: a beanie baby goat from friend Audrey (who is a Capricorn just like Sage) and an orange gorilla with a beguiling look upon his face (from friend Catherine who can have an equally beguiling smile). All three guard the gate and keep the quiet, along with your thoughts, love and prayers.
We are so very thankful that today went smoothly. We are thankful for the wonderful medical team that guided Sage this afternoon. We are grateful for the ongoing circle of love, light and healing that continues to be created for and with Sage, and we thank you, both near and far.
Rest well. Sweet dreams.
Cheers! Kudos ! Fantastic! Waves of support from your stadium of supporters drown the airwaves - we hope you can hear them.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the wonderful work, Team Sage, there at DHMC, in room 12 and all around this wonderful globe holding up this precious one, keeping her keeping on.
Sophie, mother lioness, your faith and good joujou have lifted us to places we didn't know before. Keep up your own incredible support, valiant one. xoxo,
Margaret
Good news! This will make your ever growing circle of friends and admirers very happy.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, people let me know they are checking the blog at least daily- and some of them don't know Sage or any of her family. It's great to know there are people in the world who send support just because they feel called to do so!
Keeping the good jou jou coming. See you soon!
Love the good news! I'm sure it's quite a relief for Sage to not be intubated anymore.
ReplyDeleteHope tomorrow is an equally good (or better) day! :-)
The Berryhills
We are so pleased to know that everything went smoothly today. I wish we lived closer so we could be of more help. Lots of love! Brennan, Chris, Isaiah and Imani.
ReplyDeleteI love good news just before going to bed. We'll look forward to hearing about Sage's progress in the coming days. Love, Sandy, Richard, Issy and Alejandra
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that Sage has moved on to yet another stage in her recovery with the removal of the endotracheal tube. I know that every day will bring new steps--even if they're small ones toward wellness. Keep moving forward.
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic news and how wonderful to breathe easier and one day closer to breathing on her own! Love the new of Sages 3 guards in her arms. Praying and thinking positive thoughts for Sage and her crew on Day 26.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs!
This is great news - movement in the right direction! Feel all the light and love coming your way? It's HUGE!
ReplyDeleteLove, Betsy
Such good news! This does sound like a very liberating step for Sage. Blessings, Cynthia Watson
ReplyDeleteSo glad that the tracheostomy went well, and that Sage will be less uncomfortable this way! Hoping for more good news soon, and thinking of her and all often. With love. Suzy and Sandro
ReplyDeleteOh, wow--when I read who Sage's surgeon was, a big smile lit up my face--MY surgeon when I was there 4 years ago--hooray! You cannot ask for a better man, believe me--he is also just the best person and now friend of mine. Please give him my best and love and best wishes to Sage and family. My Portland Oregon friends are now joining the morning meditations and sending best (she is a nurse, too). Dede Cummings, Brattleboro, VT
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of Sage and family and sending love all the way from the Black Sea. This post is good news and we are heartened to read it.
ReplyDeleteMuch love from Stefany and Morgan