Okay, so you already know we had a great day, but let me give you some details. The day started with speech therapy. Rick has been wearing a speaking valve over his trach for a couple of days. They are tricky to learn how to use, and although he tries to say a lot of things we haven't really been able to hear him yet. During speech therapy Vanessa rubbed salt and sugar in his mouth and he didn't really know what to make of that...but he perked right up when she gave him ice. He handled it really well, and was able to swallow very good. He mouthed the words "more" and "water" during therapy. She also put coffee on a sponge and swabbed that in his mouth. Vanessa is definetly Rick's new best friend! We took him outside again today for about 30 minutes. When we brought him in Singing Bee was on TV and he sat in the geri chair and watched it for an hour...of course Sherry was singing along and that kept him pretty awake. He continues to smile and stick his tongue out. He wiggles his eyebrows and toes and we've seen some leg movement on the right side. He gained another 2.5 lbs this week...up to 157.5! He's been awake the majority of the day.
The doctor from Baylor called me this afternoon, & we had a 30 minute interview. Afterwards they said they would call me back and let me know something. About 30 minutes later I got the good news. There is some labwork, & tests they want done before we get there, so it will probably be Monday before we leave.
We thank the Lord for this blessing...such a huge step toward Rick's recovery...another step in God's plan. We continue to trust Him and have faith in Him, and KNOW that he will heal Rick.
Thanks for all you prayers...God's not only listening, he's answering.
Love,
Crystal
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Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow!
ReplyDeleteHow Great Thou Art!
Amazing Grace!
Standing on the Promises!
I just keep thinking of all those great songs and how true they are!
Love,
Ann & Cliff
Crystal,
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you!! Your strength and faith has been so uplifting for all of us!! A wise old friend once told me God will always provide one who seeks him with all he needs - DRIVE and DETERMINATION DURING DIFFICULT TIMES. Girl, we give you and God the glory... Good job Crystal for staying so focused and determined!
God says to all of us stand strong in the face of adversity. Know that I am with you and will guide you. Refuse to allow a spirit of fear to invade your spiritual environment, let My love and assurance rule. I have brought you thus far; will I not bring you the rest of the way in triumph? Trust Me, for I am God Almighty! There is nothing too difficult for me. I hear your prayers and receive your faith as it arises into My presence--a sweet smelling fragrance, says the Lord.
2 Corinthians 2:15 For we are to God the fragrance of Christ...
What an awesome devotion I had today and you my dear Crystal are my inspiration!!! Is GOD not tooooo goooood!!!!
Love ya,
Sandy
congrats! I'll be sad to see ya'll leave!
ReplyDeleteCrystal,
ReplyDeleteThat's Grreeeaatt news. God Bless and keep you strong! rick