Another One Down

Lee reached another big milestone yesterday on her journey toward getting to come home. She had her first successful nutrition through the new feeding tube without any apparent complications. Her doctor kept the infusion rate very slow for the first trial but plans

to incrementally increase the rate and volume over the next day or two until she reaches the normal rate we've used in the past.

Thor also had an active Sunday. He got so top heavy that they added a new "arm" to help bring some better balance but they were also able to remove one pump channel. They also removed Lee's last drain from her surgical area and moved her back to her own drain bags for her G tube and off of the wall suction they've been using to evacuate her stomach.

Another positive change brought about by some increasing back pain and pressure points was a bed upgrade. They moved Lee to a combination air/gel bed that she says has already decreased her pain levels and improved her likelihood of getting some better sleep. Without getting too graphic for those who might be reading this over breakfast, we are also VERY thankful that her intestines finally showed significant signs of "waking up" yesterday which was another key benchmark for getting to come home.

While we still don't have any definitive timelines, we are increasingly optimistic that if her progress remains on the current track Lee will make it home before her birthday on Saturday. We appreciate your continued prayers in that direction! Thanks for checking in...

Steve

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Comments

Margaret McPhee:

Hoping and praying you will be singing the Happy Birthday song to Lee in person this Saturday.

Karren Logan:

Many Blessings.... Praying Lee will be home, for her birthday. God Bless.

Tom and Linda Hamilton:

Fantastic news! Thank you Lord for your lovingkindness, and for hearing and answering our prayers.

Steve Braden:

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord. Hang in there "warrior." We love love and are continuing to pray for both of you

Eunice Goodwin:

Praying for continued progress!!

Ellen Bunch :

I know God has His hands on you and will continue this progress. We're still praying and yes you need to be home for your birthday!!! Love ya bunches!!!!

Amanda Webb:

So encouraged to read this good report! Thanks for the update!

Rebecca M Doty:

Such encouraging news! I pray that your healing continues to go well and you get to go home for your birthday. Becky Maples Doty

Elizabeth Holmes:

Continued prayers. Encouraging progress.

Kelly Anderson:

Progress!!