Evening Update

I meant to post this early, I am sorry for the delay.

TJ was up again today, and looked like he had more energy. He got his diet Coke with some ThickenUp, and read portions of the New York Times while sitting in a chair.

His ng tube was finally removed today, as he can swallow thick things (Mary Ann also brought in some real food). Finally, with the aid of a walker and a physical therapist he was able to walk 50 feet and back, which is a big deal.

TJ's personal goal is to be out of the hospital by the end of the week.

So that's the news for the day. Give thanks for the progress, and prayers that it continues!

P.S. For our unknown friends in Lincoln...

Status of the clot

They did a doppler study of both arms on Friday and the left arm is clear but the clot on the right is essentially unchanged so they restarted blood thinner shots again yesterday. TJ is not fond of the pureed food at the hospital. He needs to eat more to exercise his throat for swallowing safely to get the feeding tube out. The tube is really in the way of getting food to his mouth since it goes through the nose and hangs down. I put some Irish stew in the crock pot last night so I can puree that for him and the aroma woke me up- I think it will definitely have a lot more flavor than hospital food! I am also going to make some chicken (which will be pureed) and mashed potatoes and gravy for him. I make awesome chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy. We might just have to have you all over for some when this is all over. I won't even puree it.

Blessings!

Mary Ann