This afternoon Don was taken off his IV's and they are using the stomach peg for medication. They are talking about moving him to the rehabilitation floor as early as tomorrow. Don passed the swallow test today, so they have approved him for solid foods and nectar-consistency liquids. Britney fed him his first meal today at 5:00. He hasn't had ANY food or liquid since May 31st. Tonight he had baked potato, ground pork in gravy, pears a roll and CHOCOLATE CAKE! He certainly was not as excited as we thought he might be about eating.
There were times today when he looked sad when he couldn't do something. This will be difficult as he is always taking care of others as you well know. We will pray for him to not give up during the recovery time. This evening he also made sounds for the first time trying to talk to Britney on the phone.
From Britney- "Thanks for all your prayers, they have made all the difference. It's amazing to think that we have gone from talking about funeral arrangements on Tuesday, to eating chocolate cake on Thursday!"
Certainly we serve a God of miracles. We will update the blog daily and as major events in Don's recovery occur.
kjw
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While Nancy and were sitting in the opening session of the Nebraska District Assembly, we read a forwarded e-mail explaining the wonderfully miraculous developments of yesterday and today. As we entered into a concert of prayer, we were reminded of the incredible grace and power of God at work for Don. We were able to share with many the news to encourage their faith and to ask them to pray for continuing miracles for Don.
Please convey to Don the many words of encouragement from Nebraska Nazarenes, some of whom Don has spoken with over a cup of coffee and a piece of pie in their kitchen. He is loved and the news of his progress is a great testimony of God's care and Don's will to fight back. We're at the assembly tomorrow and will be anxious to share the continuing hope-filled good news. We'll continue to hold Don in our thoughts and prayers
Ed and Nancy Robinson
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