Dear family and friends
Today was a busy day.
It was moving day for Grayson – out of his home for the past 22 nights, the ICU, to his new quarters in the Pulmonary Unit. He will be there for a few days to make everyone comfortable with his ability to maintain his airway and keep his oxygen saturations up. Once we are assured that is the case, he will then move to the Neurology Unit.
Before the move, Grayson had his regular physical therapy, and everyone was quite pleased that, while his body was supported in a sitting position, he was able to hold his head up for several seconds. The PT crew cheered, and all the staff from the ICU came running into the room to see and celebrate, as after three weeks, they all know him and his story. He rewarded them all with a big toothy smile, as I about lost it. That effort was all Grayson had in him for the day.
So the roller coaster continues – an encouraging moment now and then, followed by long stretches of frustration. We continue to ask God for the patience that we need, and healing, however much we can have, for Grayson.
Pax!
Brant and Regina
HOOOORAY! It comes in little steps! But sure steps, one at a time, ahead a little, a platue, ahead somemore, RT, PT, and on and on until he is whole.
ReplyDeleteSitting here, I am blessed by his toothy smile, and it is OK TO "LOOSE IT"! It shows you are really in the game to win!!!!
God is so good, and this cripple, sitting in my chair, is jumping for joy for Grayson's progress today!!
In Him,
Doug
Thank you for taking the time to post updates of Grayson's journey on this blog for all of us to keep track of his progress in recovery. One 'toothy' smile down, and millions more to give, I thank you for maintaining such a strong, positive outlook. On this day, I will continue to put my best thoughts and energy into the universe for a dear friend and colleague from the past..
ReplyDeleteAll my love and Kindest Regards,
Jesse T. Gullion
Toothy smile....that's your Grayson! Thank you for sharing such a tender moment with us. What an amazing cheer squad you have there with you. Your patience has been amazing at best and you must give yourself the luxury of losing it. You are a wonderful father, husband and servant of God. Blessings,
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