Food, Glorious Food

Gary was happy when the doctors asked him this morning if he felt he was ready for food.  Sunday he had been put on a clear diet and yesterday on a full liquid diet.  He was thrilled to finally get "real" food!

He had more energy overall today too and by the time I left tonight, we had taken three walks.  His walking was much better today although someone still needs to be walking beside him and helping to keep him from veering into things. Tonight was the first time it was just me walking with him since before they always wanted someone on each side of him.

Although he is still in the Transplant ICU, his status as if tonight is now considered ICU Step-Down because he doesn't need as much care from the nurses and he doesn't need to be watched as closely which is also a sign that he is heading in the right direction.  For as quiet as the ICU was on Saturday and Sunday, yesterday and today were both busy and there seemed to be a lot of turn around of patients. The doctors and the nurses are all very happy with his progress.  He has spent both yesterday and today sitting up rather then in bed which is good, but he does tire very easily and so naps in between doing things.  We do not have any idea yet when he will be coming home, but it would not surprise me if he gets moved into another room if the Transplant ICU continues to be so busy and more step-down rooms become available.

We are so thankful to all of you for your continued thoughts and prayers and for being there for us in so many ways and for "walking with us on this journey". God has truly blessed us!

For I am the Lord your God
    who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
    I will help you.

~~Isaiah 41:13 NIV