This was a busy and positive weekend. Kim has been at the hospital with Ben. Noah had a great time overnight with his friend Jason. Lydia went on an adventure with the Kellermans. Jon went to Middle PA district for an event and then returned to help with worship music Sunday a.m. Kim's folks ended their extended stay by leaving Sunday morning to head home.
On Friday Ben was somewhat unexpectedly moved from his i.c.u. berth to a regular room on the 5th floor. The move was accompanied by a removal of his n.g. tube and permission to drink clear liquids. On Saturday they advanced him to an unrestricted diet. Of course he doesn't have much of an appetite yet, but that will come. Another good sign was that Ben found a t.v. show while Kim was out of the room and was laughing about it when she came back. He doesn't often watch t.v., but it was good to see him engaging something.
Sunday was a good day as well. Lydia, Noah and Jon visited in the afternoon. Ben is smiling, getting up for short walks, had his first shower in quite a while, and continues to take small bites of varieties of foods.
Today the docs said that he might be discharged on Tuesday or Wednesday. We're absolutely excited, and somewhat terrified, about Ben coming back home. Of course this time will be different than the last.
One more end of the day bonus: his last drain tube from the surgery site was removed this evening. All that's left is his pic line.
We are incredibly blessed with the strength of God and overwhelmed by the support of all of you.
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