Day 58

Isaiah is feeling good. He's eating regular food and is very happy for that. Eggs and toast this morning and baked spaghetti for lunch. Yogurt, pudding, peaches, juices and milk as well. 

He has been up in a chair, pivoting from the bed to sit. I saw him take two steps backwards too. He's using the washroom with minimum assistance and thankfully, he can eat by himself too. 

The wound drain for the pericardium should be removed tomorrow. I attached a picture of his tube because I think it's super amazing. It's down below in case some on you don't want to look. 

We don't know if he will go from here to PG or to somewhere here for a bit. 






















Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 21, 2023 at 4:11 PM

    So glad to hear everything is going well. I had one of those drains. But seemed smaller and had it in for a week. He’s lucky he can get it out tomorrow

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  2. AnonymousMay 21, 2023 at 9:15 PM

    love that painting, happy to hear surgery went good, God bless

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  3. AnonymousMay 21, 2023 at 10:36 PM

    It,s a rough time for Isaiah and you as wel. We pray for a good recovery. May the Lord give his blessings to all of you., Ina

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  4. AnonymousMay 22, 2023 at 6:59 PM

    What a relief he is gaining so much independance. The Lord is good. Take care dear friends

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  5. AnonymousMay 23, 2023 at 9:33 AM

    So glad to hear that Isaiah is doing better...Answered prayers are so heartening! We will continue to remember him and you all. Stay strong! Lisa C.

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  6. AnonymousMay 23, 2023 at 9:30 PM

    🙏🏻

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  7. CharlaMay 24, 2023 at 10:21 AM

    Thank you everyone.

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