Mon. 7/21 - update

...proclaiming aloud Your praise and telling of all Your wonderful deeds.
(Psalm 26:7)

"This is the BEST day ever!....." These were Caed's words as we were walking into "his hospital" this afternoon. No, he didn't necessarily go do anything fun, but instead had his dreaded dressing change this morning, went to a therapist, saw Dr. Higgins, and then went to the hospital to see his nurses. ??? I'm not sure WHY he thought this was "the best day, " but I am so thankful he felt it none the less.

First off.....his play therapy session went fine (I'm assuming). I talked a little with her and then went to another room while she and Caed "talked and played." I couldn't hear specifically what was being said, only that Caed was literally talking her ear off! He said he liked it and really enjoyed playing with all her "cool toys."

Then, we headed for Dr. Higgins' office. PRAISE THE LORD!!!!! Caed gained 1 lb. this week. He is now a big whopping 33 lbs. The dr. wants us to increase his feeds to 90 cc./hr. (still @ 20 hrs./day). Also wants Caed to start a fiber supplement.

Next, Caed begged me to stop by the hospital so he could see some of his nurses. One of his favorites was working today, so he was especially excited! After the hospital, we ran by WalMart to run some errands. As we were heading back out to Idalou, Caed asked me if we could stop back at the hospital. I reminded him we just went. He said, "No.....that was just to say 'hello'.....now we need to go back to tell them 'goodbye!' ha! It's amazing how attached he still feels to that hospital and all the employees there. I am very thankful he is having good memories of it.

**thank you Mike & Margaret! Caed LOVES his new movie!!!!!! That was very sweet of you to think of him. You picked a perfect one!

**PLEASE continue to keep little Kensley Free in your prayers!! (3 mo. old with similar condition as Caed) Been a tough week.........

Whooooo!!! 33 lbs!