Yesterday was an amazing day - David was just remarkable!
Took a little stroll around the "block", did a little beat boxing, played a little djimbe, ate some yogurt, ate some grits...most of all, he had that light back in his eyes and genuine, loving, grin on his face.
And get this, he ate pancakes and eggs for breakfast today!
There are still times of disorientation for David, but he continues to come around and little by little heal completely.
This is a long road, sometimes it feels more rocky and more lengthy than others...regardless the "feeling" of the day, we thank God for being constant - being near - being bigger than feelings, bigger than any expectation we might have, bigger than what we can even imagine.
P.S. Big Bear is home! Thank you for praying for him!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Don't Want to Miss a Thing
Even though it was a rough night of interrupted sleep, the Bakers woke up this morning to the sweet sound of David's beat boxing!!!!!!!!!! Unquestionable improvement with mouth functions!!
It is shaping up as a beautiful morning in David's room - it seems he has really turned a corner - so we are looking forward to Dr. Chen's visit!
It is shaping up as a beautiful morning in David's room - it seems he has really turned a corner - so we are looking forward to Dr. Chen's visit!
"I could stay awake
Just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming
I could spend my life
In this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Oh, every moment spent with you
Is a moment I treasure
Don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you
And I don't wanna miss a thing"
Aerosmith :)
Just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming
I could spend my life
In this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Oh, every moment spent with you
Is a moment I treasure
Don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you
And I don't wanna miss a thing"
Aerosmith :)
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Rest Day
Today has been a long day of therapists and friends, but also a long day of rest.
We praise God for the glimpses of David's personality that we've seen sprinkled throughout the day!
We continue to pray for David's mouth functions and for his short term memory function to progress.
Dave is resting now...we are just giving him time...and trusting God's time...to heal.
20"Surely my soul remembers
And is bowed down within me.
21This I recall to my mind,
Therefore I have hope.
22The LORD'S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease,
For His compassions never fail.
23They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.
24"The LORD is my portion," says my soul,
"Therefore I have hope in Him."
25The LORD is good to those who wait for Him,
To the person who seeks Him.
26It is good that he waits silently
For the salvation of the LORD."
Lamentations 3:20-26
Please be praying for Big Bear, he is back at the hospital - unsure of what all is going on but know he needs prayer!
We praise God for the glimpses of David's personality that we've seen sprinkled throughout the day!
We continue to pray for David's mouth functions and for his short term memory function to progress.
Dave is resting now...we are just giving him time...and trusting God's time...to heal.
20"Surely my soul remembers
And is bowed down within me.
21This I recall to my mind,
Therefore I have hope.
22The LORD'S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease,
For His compassions never fail.
23They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.
24"The LORD is my portion," says my soul,
"Therefore I have hope in Him."
25The LORD is good to those who wait for Him,
To the person who seeks Him.
26It is good that he waits silently
For the salvation of the LORD."
Lamentations 3:20-26
Please be praying for Big Bear, he is back at the hospital - unsure of what all is going on but know he needs prayer!
Feeding Tube
David is doing well - he has walked a bit around his room and has enjoyed messing around on his macbook for awhile...
The speech therapist visited with Dave and is glad that his swallowing has progressed, but felt a feeding tube was necessary in order to get David all the nutrients he needs in a timely fashion.
So the feeding tube is in - and can I just say David Baker is the man.
The tube will be checked again around 12:30 to make sure it has made its way to Dave's stomach - please pray that it will.
Please also pray for David's continued peace, comfort and rest...that his body will relax.
The speech therapist visited with Dave and is glad that his swallowing has progressed, but felt a feeding tube was necessary in order to get David all the nutrients he needs in a timely fashion.
So the feeding tube is in - and can I just say David Baker is the man.
The tube will be checked again around 12:30 to make sure it has made its way to Dave's stomach - please pray that it will.
Please also pray for David's continued peace, comfort and rest...that his body will relax.
Psalm 73:23-28
"Nevertheless I am continually with Thee;
Thou hast taken hold of my right hand.
With Thy counsel Thou wilt guide me,
And afterward receive me to glory.
Whom have I in heaven but Thee?
And besides Thee, I desire nothing on earth.
My flesh and my heart may fail;
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
For, behold, those who are far from Thee will perish;
Thou has destroyed al those who are unfaithful to Thee,
But as for me, the nearness of God is my good;
I have made the Lord God my refuge,
That I may tell of all Thy works."
David slept well last night and continues to dose off and on - but he has been swallowing the water Kathe has been able to swab in his mouth, and overall, as far as we can tell, he has been much more "with it" this morning! YES SIR!!
Dr. Chen has already stopped by and says David is progressing well - and "a few more days".
The word is that David might be getting a tray of clear liquids pretty soon so we are excited about that! Dave on the other hand has requested some "cinnamon whatevers" so the liquid tray might not be quite to his standards...but we are getting there!! (just heard that we are holding off on the feeding tube to see if Dave can get some nutrients another way...)
Immanuel, one of David's nurses, just walked in...
The nearness of God is our good.
P.S. Big Bear is getting to go home from the hospital today!
Thou hast taken hold of my right hand.
With Thy counsel Thou wilt guide me,
And afterward receive me to glory.
Whom have I in heaven but Thee?
And besides Thee, I desire nothing on earth.
My flesh and my heart may fail;
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
For, behold, those who are far from Thee will perish;
Thou has destroyed al those who are unfaithful to Thee,
But as for me, the nearness of God is my good;
I have made the Lord God my refuge,
That I may tell of all Thy works."
David slept well last night and continues to dose off and on - but he has been swallowing the water Kathe has been able to swab in his mouth, and overall, as far as we can tell, he has been much more "with it" this morning! YES SIR!!
Dr. Chen has already stopped by and says David is progressing well - and "a few more days".
The word is that David might be getting a tray of clear liquids pretty soon so we are excited about that! Dave on the other hand has requested some "cinnamon whatevers" so the liquid tray might not be quite to his standards...but we are getting there!! (just heard that we are holding off on the feeding tube to see if Dave can get some nutrients another way...)
Immanuel, one of David's nurses, just walked in...
The nearness of God is our good.
P.S. Big Bear is getting to go home from the hospital today!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Results and More Waiting
The results from the angiogram showed no significant problem with the
frontal lobe vascular function!!
frontal lobe vascular function!!
(the reason for the delay in information is I was on the road for 4 hours and unable to access internet! No worries...back online now in Htown.)
With some medication before the test, we saw improvement in David's tongue function - So exciting!!
During the angiogram, Dr. Chen was able to inject medication into David's blood vessels that were in spasm. He seems to think that the swallowing and speech issues were due to the spasms, and also now believes the issue of the spasms has been corrected. Awesome!
David did suffer a grand mal seizure at the end of the angiogram, but Dr. Chen saw a direct correlation between the medication and the seizure, so although it is very upsetting, we are thankful that it was caused by the meds and not anything else.
We are praying tonight for the medication to continue to calm the blood vessels in spasm and for
David to be able to swallow by morning...we are seeing glimpses of positive progress in this area, even in David's slumber, so we are encouraged!
Still no feeding tube, but if swallowing does not progress, then feeding tube will be in place tomorrow.
We are also praying tonight for true rest for Matt and Kathe in the hospital room, and NO REST for big bro Austin who is the watchman on duty for the night. :)
David is still sleeping after a lot of medication and a less than desirable reaction to them...but we are hoping that throughout the night, and into the morning he will wake up feeling more like himself. It still could take a day or two for him to fully wake up and lose the grogginess...
We are anxiously, wait I meant patiently, awaiting his waking...we are sure missing that stud David Baker, and eagerly anticipate seeing his bright eyes and sweet smile soon! :)
I will do my best to update more regularly from the hospital tomorrow - please know that your prayers are truly invaluable to the Bakers...you are praying them through too.
And they know it and love you for it.
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