From feeding tube to real food

Monday update:

The Lord answered our prayers again today as Josh's feeding tube has been removed! Actually, Josh removed it himself early this morning before the caregiver, who sits in the room, could reach him. The medical staff were hoping it wouldn't have to be reinserted and thankfully Josh passed the swallowing assessment done by the Speech Pathologist. She was very proactive and decided to put Josh on pureed food and thickened liquid for now. He ate his first meal of applesauce, mashed potatoes and sauce. He said it was good, although he kept wanting our water bottle. Apparently Josh can't have water yet as it can get too easily into the lungs and could therefore cause pneumonia again.

At around 10:00 am the physiotherapists came in to see if Josh could stand and do a two-person transfer from the bed to chair instead of using the hoist. Josh exceeded their expectations and walked with a walker down the hall. Again we are amazed at Josh's progress!

Since Josh had a busy morning, he slept a lot. The medical team warned us that as Josh gets more physio and speech therapy and cognitive exercises etc. it is very important that he gets his rest as he will tire more easily. His brain  needs so much more healing.

Thank you again for sharing in our joy and for all your continued prayers.

Phil and Terri and family