Paul is able to move all of his extremeties, sit-up, and respond to simple requests. Because of the breathing tube in his mouth (servicing his punctured lung), and the feeding tube in his nose (helping maintain stomach and damaged instestinal functions) he is unable to speak.
We are not certain at this time if he would be able to speak if these tubes were not in place, but when asked simple questions he is able to nod or shake his head in response.
Late Friday an on-going fever developed into pneumonia and Paul was moved onto a bed that keeps his body in constant motion in order to battle further lung infection. It was at this critical juncture that Doctors determined that visitation should be limited to immediate family only.
Early Saturday morning Paul responded to his parents singing his favorite hymn by sitting up, opening both eyes and moving his arms and legs.
Saturday afternoon at approximatley 4pm a prayer meeting for family, friends and classmates of Paul began on the 5th floor waiting room and was moved to the Grady Memorial Chapel.
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