Homecoming

Photos of John's Homecoming today... 

I think the photos speak for themselves of John's big day today.    

John will have a full week at home before needing to go back to the hospital for a check-up on Friday and before therapy sessions resume.  He needs to be able to eat an entire popsicle before the feeding tube will be removed.  He may be at home, but John will still need a lot of care and therapy.  He has been in bed with little movement for two and a half weeks so he moves around with very wobbly legs and a weaker body in general.  He still is not able to eat or drink on his own.  Since he cannot swallow, he is constantly wiping his face of his saliva to the point he has a few raw spots on his face from all the rubbing.  He will also need to potty train again since he had to be in diapers during his entire hospital stay. 

The family will be discovering their new normal at home during the last few weeks of the school year and then they will need to adapt to another new routine as summer break begins.  

Prayer Requests:

- John's major adjustment from ICU life back to home life

- safety as John walks around and up and down stairs on wobbly legs

- John to swallow so that the feeding tube can be removed

- entire family as everyone adjusts to John being back home and the extra care and attention he will need in recovery