“Everything in the heavens and earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as being in control of everything…It is at your discretion that men are…given strength.” (1 Chronicles 29:11-12)
Well, I’m about a day behind in my updates – sorry! This is the news from yesterday…
They did an MRI, and his neck looks fine. (They were worried that he may have strained/damaged some ligaments, but they’re pretty sure he didn’t.) So, they took his collar off. That’s probably more comfortable for him!
The MRI also showed no damage deep in the brain or to the brain stem and no sign of stroke – praise the Lord!
They took the staples out of his huge incision from the neurosurgery. And they took out his central lines and put in a regular IV.
This is the good news – He actually opened his eyes and looked right at the nurse and my mom, by himself (without physical stimulation), multiple times! My mom said he looked at the nurse, and the nurse said, “Hi, David. Look who’s here.” And he looked right at my mom. How cool is that!? So, they’re saying he’s much brighter and more responsive. But they want him to be able to respond to other commands, like sticking out his tongue or wiggling his fingers or toes. Please pray specifically that he’ll be able to do that soon.
Thank you for your continued prayers. Our family really appreciates it. Some days are harder than others, and I think as time goes on it will just get really emotionally exhausting. I’ve been doing well, thanks to the grace of God, but I also can’t think too much about the times my dad was with our kids, because that makes me cry. He loves them so much. I want them to get to know him, too. So, please, keep praying! And pray for my mom, too, because she’ll have some decisions to make in the future (when she should go home and be with my little sister, etc.).
On a happier note, baby Emma went home yesterday! What a sweetheart. And Grace is learning to say “Emma.” Sometimes she says it clearly, and other times it sounds just like “Momma.” : – )
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Emma is a gorgeous baby…and is really small compared to your two kids…i am so glad your dad has recovered so well and i am still continually praying for him!
Tell everyone that i said hi!
Shannon
that is GREAT news about your dad! it sounds like he has improved a LOT. thanks for keeping us updated. i do love the photo of your niece. i hope to see you all soon. get some rest.
-Erin R.
sounds like things are progressing well! i will keep praying for you and your family. have a relaxing weekend at your own home. don’t feel guilty–you need to be refreshed in order to be strong for your mom and the rest of your family. God will give you the strength you need!
PRAISE THE LORD!!!!! Such a promising update! God is good!
That post says you posted it at 5:52 a.m. – I hope that isn’t true. Get some sleep!
We love you and your family!
Welcome baby Emma! We can’t wait for you to visit Auntie & Uncle L in GR so we can meet (and get our hands on) you!!! We are so incredibly thankful for the progress that your dad is experiencing, you know that if they transfer him here, we’ll gladly watch children, share meals and do whatever will help lessen the burden. We’ll continue to pray for his complete healing, thank you for giving us specific, focused requests. We’ve missed all of you terribly and are excited to see you Sun. Love to all. Thankfully, firmly sheltered In His Grip, K
Praise God for your dad’s improvements! I’ll keep praying. Love you, Beautiful!
-Betsey