This evening Austin is doing his assigned walk around the halls with Ritch at his side while I (Char) am writing this. We feel grateful to be able to share some positive updates today as we celebrate 1) He is no longer connected to a catheter and has been able to go to the bathroom on his own (the threat of another small tube needing to be inserted was quite motivating :). 2) He has eaten real food at lunch and at supper and was able to keep it down! 3) He has strolled the halls 4 times today without falling or mooning anyone. 4) The doctor has prescribed some anti-anxiety medication that helps him relax and rest when he starts to feel agitated.
He is weak and tires easily but it feels so good to be able to get out of bed and walk around. He will be having his 6th plasma treatment tomorrow morning. We are grateful for the kind people who work with this treatment as they don't usually work on Sunday but are making a special effort to continue to build on Austin's positive report today.
Thank you for continuing to lift us up in prayer. We feel the prayers and the support from all over the US and Canada. We are humbled and blessed.
Praise God!! It was so great to read this post and see positive after positive! So glad you were able to get moving (inside and out!) God has brought you so far, Austin, and will continue to walk with you through the hospital halls and beyond as you gain your strength back. I'm praying you can rest easy tonight.
ReplyDeleteRitch and Char-my prayer for you tonight is that you are able to experience a peaceful sleep tonight too. May you be confident knowing that our Savior is leading you through this time.
Leslie and Tyler-I pray you can be comforted and be a comfort from the distance tonight. I know you are ready to be with your family. May you sense God bridging the distance tonight.
Love & Prayers!
Amanda
We continue in prayer for you all!! Austin....we are so glad to hear of some positive outcomes today: Your ability to eat, move and "go"! :) Know that you are being thought of and lifted in prayer for your healing daily.
ReplyDeletePryaing for strength for each of you!
Judy for the Yoders
So glad to hear this wonderful progress report! I'm holding you all close in my heart and sending up prayers for God's healing touch and comfort to your hearts.
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Yippy! Prayers are continuing to lift you up. Keep trucking Austin... you are the determined person I know in my life. I love you! -Phyllis
ReplyDeleteAustin (Michael Jackson), we are following your journey from a distance with heavy hearts (because of your health issues) as well as thankful hearts (given the most recent blog updates that say you can do the moon walk). Truly stylin'. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks also to those who are providing encouraging prayers through Scripture. Merle and Mary H.
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