I am going to try and blog from here on. Cejae has gone home and I will try to keep you updated as best I can. It may be only once a day, but I will do my best.
John is improving daily. His stamina is getting better as is his strength and endurance. He only had an hour and a half of therapies yesterday and will not have any today.
They had to sew his right eye partially shut yesterday because of a corneal abrasion. They have talked of doing this before, but have never had to do it. He has such a great attitude and takes everything in stride. God has certainly blessed in that area as in so many others. They may also put a weight in it at some point so that it will close better. He said it feels better already. It is a loose suture so that they can open it and put medicine in and then pull it shut again. I really didn't know how they did that and I'm not sure I do yet, even after seeing it. They certainly seem to know what they are doing here and are really on top of things.
He is certainly enjoying his meals. I am still concerned because he eats too fast but, hopefully, that will get better with time. They are still subsidizing with the tube feedings, but less now.
A friend of mine from RLC, Tracy Devoy, held a raffle for us and raised $1270 to help with expenses. We cannot begin to thank our friends and family for all of their support. We have had such an outpouring of love, kindness and prayers that we can never begin to be able to thank everyone enough. We are so blessed to know such loving, caring people. God has been so good to us. Sometimes it is hard to realize that His time is not our time, but with patience and faith we can see what miracles He still performs.
John has such determination, acceptance and patience that I know God has given him. And he has such a great attitude. Even when things are difficult and I know he is tired, he is eager and willing to do whatever they ask. And he does it without complaining or whining. What a blessing!
Again, we cannot say often enough or strongly enough, how much we appreciate all of you. Your love, cards, gifts, donations and prayers are so appreciated and they are the things that have gotten us through this difficult, yet inspiring time. I have to go now because (imagine this), I am crying.
We love you all.
The Cross and Rawls Clans
Great job mom! Hope you have a good day today at the hospital. Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job, Cathy! Hope you continue to update daily. I look forward to checking in each day! Bless Cejae's heart. I'm sure leaving was hard for her. Tell John we said, "hello".
ReplyDeleteBob & Becky Cross
Hello Cathy and John. So glad things are going good, and that you are behaving John! I can't say I blame you for eating fast. That was a long time without food. How nice of your friends to have that raffle and I know the money will come in handy. Cathy, those tears are the good ones, cause they come from the heart which is overflowing with great emotions and feelings, such as love, appreciation and joy in your soul.
ReplyDeleteYou guys were mentioned so many times at church today. I am sending you the tape of the service..When you listen to Greg's testimony.....
you will really cry Cathy. Such a sweet Spirit of the Lord was truly in our worship. Love ya, D
Hi Cathy & John,
ReplyDeleteYou did such a great job, Cathy, with your update today! You are such an encouragement to all of us, and John's progress is absolutely amazing! I'm sure you can see God's hand in all of this, and HE is healing John little by little, step by step! Again I must say~~WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE!~~PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME!~~May God continue to bless and keep you both in HIS Tender Loving Care!~~Much love and prayers, today and everyday!~~Karen Hughes