Msg 07 - Baby steps...

So something me and Austin were talking about last night must have been really funny, or really annoying to hear, because Cameron woke up to the sound of our voices tonight.

It was the first time he has really opened his eyes and been able to respond since the surgery.

Frankly, it was a very big deal.

He’s no longer on any narcotics. Earlier today his doctors took him off the Diprivan, the drug that basically sedates him so he can sleep. It was good to see him off so much medication, but he is also coming around, which means he is starting to feel a massive amount of hurt from everything that’s happened.

He was able to squeeze the nurse’s hand and when she asked him if he was in any pain he was able to nod in a way that said “yes … and are you an idiot?”

Kidding.

Point is, even after all he’s been through it was so good to see a small glimpse of Cameron being, well, Cameron, even if it was only for a brief moment. He was grimacing pretty bad and could only keep his eyes open for a couple of seconds, so the nurse gave him some medication and he started to settle down.

In some ways, I am thankful because he will have an enormous amount to deal with when he comes to, but he is surrounded by people who love him and he is one of the luckiest people I’ve ever known.

Jessie