10:52pm - Around 9pm, the doctor called and said he wants to talk about the results from the CT scan he just completed. The doctor said that Eric's brain injury is still critical and that the expected results have not been seen. He said that the extent of the injury is still life threatening and that the damage is such that if he gets through this, it might not be the quality of life he would want (basically, vegetative state). He said we should talk about if this is the type of life Eric should have. Don't they understand that what they are asking me us is to give up and say let him go? I can't do that. I told him that I want a second opinion tomorrow morning and a third later in the afternoon. Additionally, I want to have an MRI completed (which will require the monitor to be removed) once Eric has been stable for at least 24 hours. I'm not sure where to go from here. My hopes are still strong and my prayers are plentiful. It's difficult to maintain a positive attitude with so much negative feelings around.

We need a miracle. Merciful lord, we pray to you to save your son Eric, bring him back to us as we know him. We need Eric in our life. Amen.

5:10pm - Eric's pressure went up to over 70 (extremely high) just before the consultation. The doctor put him back on sedation. Eric also has a temperature as well and they are doing all they can to lower it. According to the doctor, Eric's white cell blood count is high which signifies the possibility of infection. They think it might be a blood clot on his left side and they are looking into it. We truly believe as well as this doctor that the reason for the high pressure is that Eric might be feeling pain, fear, anxiety, injuries... Remember that the last thing Eric remembers is the accident (hitting the car).

Right now his pressure is back around 24 as the sedative and the 8% solution are starting to work. I have asked the doctors that the plan needs to be (1) stabilize Eric's pressure; (2) ensure that the infection or clot is treated; (3) prepare Eric for surgery for his leg, arm and jaws; (4) remove the brain monitor and do an MRI; (5) if required, put the monitor back in another place; (5) after a few days, ensure Eric's pressure is stable, remove the sedation and re-evaluate his capabilities to react to the various tests.

The problems that we are facing is the longer Eric is in the intensive care unit the higher the risk of infection through all the tubes they have in him; the brain monitor (should not be in the same place more than 7-8 days); all his cuts and injuries. In order for doctors to do the surgery, his pressure needs to be stable around 20 and NO infection. As you can see, the longer this goes on, we get into a catch 22 situation.

3pm - Eric is completely off the sedatives. His pressure is higher between 22-37. They are giving him pain medication but I know in my heart that he has to be feeling the pain of his injuries. Each time I see him I make the sign of the cross on his forehead with the holy water, today, when I made the sign of the cross and touched him, his head moved left and right. As we talk to him, his pressure seems to go lower. I know he's fighting and trying to get back to us.

The doctors are evaluating him right now and said that they would talk with us at 4pm. I will try to get another update afterwards.

His friends from Danville are here now and they have been doing so much. They are really amazing and the influence that Eric has had on each of them. They are in the process of arranging a blood drive. To all of you, THANK YOU. I'm deeply touched and I know his mother is as well and we will always remember all of you and the wonderful support you have and continue to provide.