Brrrrr! We got us some cold, icy weather in Dallas today. (Ok - it's 32 degrees, but for Dallas, it's COLD!)
As I type this, Dad should be on his way out of Parkland and up to Plano to a Rehab hospital. Mom said he has been smiling all morning since he found out. After 3 weeks in Parkland, he's ready for a change of pace - and he thinks the food may be better (hate to disappoint you Dad, but I wouldn't get your hopes up too high!) From what they have told us, it may be up to 6 weeks before Dad can put any weight on his legs, but in the meantime, they will work with him on life skills, getting into a wheelchair and using it, etc. And, not only will he be closer to home, but he will be in a place where the boys can go see him. I know it will do him some good to see his grandkids.
Titus is making minimal progress - not great progress - but small baby steps. There's a chance they could extubate him off of the ventilator tomorrow, but we won't know until tomorrow. His CO2 levels were high again this afternoon. So, he continues to rest, but we can tell he's feeling better because when's he's awake, he's getting agitated just laying there. He is use to having his toys to play with, being held, and all the other stimulation he normally gets. We still can't hold him, so that's frustrating to both of us. Becky did put his cochlear on today while he was awake and that seemed to soothe him a bit.
Since the weather is getting bad, I won't be going down there tonight. Please continue to pray for Titus healing. Pray for the boys at home - they miss us all being together. And for Becky's strength and rest while she stays down there. As many of you know, Becky doesn't meet a stranger, so she has made friends with several other families with children in the PICU. Plus, she's a favorite among the staff since she brings them cookies and coffee cake. We are always in awe of the incredible doctors, physicians assts, nurses, and respiratory therapists at Medical City Children's Hospital of Dallas. They truly ROCK!
And for those of you who have dropped off food at the house or at the hospital - thank you again. You have no idea how much that ministers to us.
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