25 Sept

Doctor spoke to Colin this morning and told him to stick his tongue out - he cant speak with the respirator in place - and he stuck his tongue out - he's still very heavily sedated as they cant take him off the ventilator yet - they are trying, by reducing the oxygen content, but apparently he started struggling, indicating that he's not coping yet, so they will monitor and continue with the weaning process, which is encouraging, as they wouldn't be trying to wean him if the lung infection was still in place. Kidneys are functioning but there is apparently a concern because there has been no bowel movement since the accident so they'll be calling in a specialist to look at that if no change (if you'll excuse the half hearted pun) tomorrow. Its a long road and I think the indications are mostly good, I think he's on track but there are still all sorts of dangers and complications that are possible. He's still very swollen and like I said, heavily sedated like in unconscious 99% of the time, but intentionally unconscious. If they wanted to bring him out of it they could but they keep him there because its the best for him at this stage.
More when available. Good wishes still coming in from around the globe. Keep up those positive thoughts, prayers and meditations. As a lawyer I became quite cynical about human nature but this incident has reminded me what goodness people have in them and what makes us the most successfull animals on the planet - our genuine interest in others and desire to help them. Your good wishes are a constant source of strength to us all ! Colin has touched many of your lives and will continue to do so. Aluta continua !