Sunday, July 29, 2012

Sunday morning...a new week

Good morning to all,

Again, thanks to all who've posted and reached out. It means so much to us. Trent did take a peek at a few yesterday but soon wore out, but I know he'll appreciate reading them all so much as he gets better. He's had so many stop by:  grandparents,  uncles and aunts with families, cousins,  ministers, friends we've known from years ago, etc. etc.

I definitely think it was the Ativan they gave him for the procedure that made him so carefree yesterday afternoon, but it was great to see while it lasted! He was really tired after that all wore off, and did some long napping! We did order his first tray of food last night to try get him started on real food so they can wean him off the tube feeding. It was pureed chicken, mashed potatoes, and pureed corn. To make it look more appetizing, they put the pureed item in a mold that looks like that item...so, for instance, rather than a plop on the plate, the corn looked like corn on the cob. He only took a few bites, but it's a start. His mouth is so sore inside from all the incisions and work they did there (they did all the facial repairs thru the mouth, even the plate that goes beside his eye!) so naturally it's pretty swollen and sore. Also it's hard to eat with that splint in place. We did end up taking out the bands that hold his teeth pretty close together, as it was went better using a spoon that he could barely get in, than a syringe. Also, the dr showed me how to put them back on, so he can have them off for eating.

Robert and kids will be in this afternoon after they go to meeting. Our hearts are with them there.

He had a good night last night. There were alarms on him for different IV's, and feeding tubes, going off hourly (they do that for safety)  and nurses coming in for meds, etc, but I think he slept through most of them.So...today is a new day, a new week, and the beginning of the rest of our lives. So let's make every day count. xo to all

14 comments:

  1. oh man, the effort just to eat...can't even imagine it! So much we take for granted! Sure thinking of him laboring there just to do the simplest of things...and thinking of you laboring beside him. Sure hoping for success today, baby steps, and hoping you get to be home soon and back to some modicum of normalcy!! Go Trent!

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  2. Thinking of you, Trent and Elaine! Know it takes a long time to heal, but so glad that you are on the road to recovery! You've been in my thoughts all the time. Take care, I care!

    Pam

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  3. Good morning Elaine ~ So grateful to see Trent is making progress. Little bits at a time, he seems to be showing signs of moving in the right direction. Hooray for that! Hopefully with the rest yesterday, he will be stronger today. I hope you are able to get some much needed rest too. For some reason I doubt it. You guys have become a household name to us. Everyday at least one of my family members asks me for updates. I hope today brings comfort, smiles and happiness to you all. I pray that Trent feels better and stronger than ever. Again, please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. XOXO, Melanie O'Donnell

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  4. Yes, Elaine - a NEW week, and a fresh consciousness that everything we have that gives us hope and joy results from the One who triumphed over every foe! We stopped at a rest home yesterday to visit one of our little old ladies (pretty much beyond communicating with) and a Filipino group was singing "It is well, it is well, with my soul!" so we've been singing that in our minds ever since. We know that is true with you and Trent ..and even tho' you can't be in mtg this morning, you'll know (and feel) that many are thinking of you and praying for you. Just this - but it comes with so much love to all of you.

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  5. All the way down here in Chile we’re cheering for Trent.

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  6. One bite of food at a time ... that's how it's done! Trent is lucky to have you by his side. And yes, it is amazing how they are able to sleep through the buzzing of alarms and checks by nurses. Glad he is able to sleep as that helps to speed the recovery process. Looking forward to continued progress.. thinking of all of you. Eileen

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  7. Progress... sounds wonderful. Reading your post brought tears to my eyes. I love your positive attitude (new day, new week, etc). Thinking of you all.

    Kathleen Blair

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  8. So glad you have been able to be there 100% of the time Elaine. Trent, we can't even begin to comprehend what you are having to work through but great job facing it with courage, fortitude, and persistence. Love from us!

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  9. Trent, thinking of you so much! Keep getting better!!
    Kaelynn

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  10. Trent: So glad to hear that you are improving. You are one courageous young man! Keep a positive outlook--I know Ryan appreciates knowing that you are getting better day by day. You are fortunate to have such a wonderful mom and dad (and family) at your side. Thanks, Elaine, for the positive updates! :)
    The Walsh Family

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  11. Hey Trent! Know we are thinking about you lots and lots!! Keep smiling! You can do it we are rooting for you! Love you!!

    Kelsey Johnson

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  12. Yes, today is a new day, the first day of the week with a brand new start and more progress ahead! I woke up this morning thankful for the progress you've made so far, Trent. This week will be filled with more of the same. You can do it! You have a loyal online support group cheering you all the way to complete recovery. Thank you for your hopeful, cheerful posts, Elaine. You are a beautiful example of a loving mother and much to be admired! Hugs from Houston with our love ~ Patty and Andy

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  13. Thankful for your progress, which is huge when you look back on the week! Trent's courage and Elaine's sunshine are so inspiring to us!! Our hearts are with you, hugs from Laurel and Larry

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  14. Trent and Elaine, So glad to hear that today has been a better day! Reading your posts every day brings tears to my eyes,goosebumps to my arms, and I squeeze my boys a bit harder. Life is so precious. Keep going, your doing great! (p.s. love the idea of pureed food in molds, every hosp should be doing that)
    Take care of yourselves. Sending Hugs
    Mark and Kristine - Chico, CA

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