Joye's Update 5/15/08

Andrew is back on track again. He felt much better today. His head still hurt a bit, but nothing like it was yesterday. He got up in his chair for 2 hours and 10 minutes. He then slept for a while and then he did a vent wean. He is scheduled to have a swallow test early in the morning to determine whether he has use of the right muscles to swallow correctly and then hopefully he will soon be able to eat food again. They will just have to put a different kind of trach in to allow this function. So lets pray he has use of the right muscles for that. He is also scheduled to be up for a longer period of time tomorrow and he should have at least 3 different vent weans scheduled as well. The book (90 Minutes In Heaven) should be here tomorrow and Andrew's actually looking forward to listening to it. The TV in his room has not been turned on one time since we've been here; Andrew's had no interest in watching it so far . . . which, for those of you who really know Andrew know this is completely out of character for him. I asked him why he doesn't want to watch anything and he says he just doesn't know why, only that he doesn't want to. He was in a pretty good mood tonight, joking around with everyone; so I know he's definitely feeling better. He still prays all the time and he continues to have 100% faith that he will walk again . . . his strength is amazing. I didn't think it was possible to love him anymore than I did, but I love that man more and more everyday as I watch him fight this fight; he's so wonderful. Okay, I got gushy there for a moment :) I was able to finally catch him up after a few days on your posts today . . . he was happy to hear from you all. Thank you again for all your prayers and words of encouragement, it is making such a difference in his recovery. Good Night and God Bless. Joye