Saturday, August 24, 2013

Update 8/23: Thom's Toes Wave Hello

Yesterday was a big day at the hospital. With Thomas off the ventilator, they decided to move him to what they call a "step down room" -- a smaller room within the same unit for stable and improving patients. This is a big step, and confirmation of the tremendous strides he has taken in the past week or so. From here he'll move to a rehab facility -- hopefully very soon!

He is off the ventilator, but still on the trach collar, which provides 5% oxygen and humidity to keep secretions soft. The feeding tube is still in, but they have started counting calories, and adding things like Ensure to his diet to see if he can take in enough so the tube can come out (hopefully) in a few days. Still no thin liquids, sadly. It was a day of progress, but also trials, so please keep praying for them!

But the really big news is:


 This is the real deal: completely and totally voluntary! Thomas and Natalie offered up prayers of thanksgiving, and ask that we all do the same! 

The Novena of Thanksgiving continues. Join us in prayer!


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  1. Salome EllenAugust 24, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    "Yes!", with a fist pump... Deo gratias!

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  2. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Replayed it and replayed it! Love those skinny Peters toes! Aunt Sue

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  3. CaroleAugust 24, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Hooorraaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy!!! Rejoicing with you!

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  4. Fracis BAugust 24, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Most exciting toe wave I've ever seen!

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  5. The.Baroness.Von.KorfAugust 24, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Good job Thomas!!!! That is wonderful. Lots of hard work paying off in all areas. You'll be dancing and singing before you know it at this rate.

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  6. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Tears of joy and thanks to God!!!

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  7. The Irish ManAugust 24, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    He still has flipper-Duck feet. But I'm glad he can wave them!!!

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  8. UnknownAugust 25, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    Fantastic! Absolutely brilliant. Thanks be to God.

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  9. truthfinder2August 25, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    “How beautiful are the FEET of those who bring GOOD NEWS of good things!” (Romans 10:15) Prayers of thanksgiving are ascending!! Praise be to The Lord Our Healer! ~ Rosemary in Ohio

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  10. UnknownAugust 25, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Smiling, GO Thomas and Natalie!!!! Hugs to you both!!!!

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  11. MonicaAugust 25, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    this has made me quite full of joy--congratulations!

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  12. Jennifer Roback MorseAugust 25, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    So excited for Thomas and Natalie!! You rock, Thomas! Dr J

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  13. Craig BerryAugust 25, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Thanks be to God!

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  14. LeticiaAugust 27, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Go Thomas!! We are praying for you!

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  15. SeraphicAugust 29, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Congratuations!

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