Day two

Day two saw David continue to heal and be less agitated in general. He is still experiencing alot of pain, but is doing his best to work with it. In the afternoon, he switched from IV pain medication to oral. He doesn't really care for the taste or the syringe it comes in, but it seems to do the trick in easing the pain and helping him sleep. He had a great nap on Jason's lap (about 4 hours) in the afternoon. Mom and dad also got a little rest and refreshment. I was able to go home and take a shower, while Rebekah took some time to go for a run near our old neighborhood.

The girls and their Nana came up to the hospital to visit and bring cinnamon rolls to their folks and the nurses. It was fun to spend some time sharing a late breakfast with them, and they were thrilled to see their brother.

The hope for tomorrow is that David will take some liquids. He has had several sips of broth, and a few spoonsful of crushed popsicle, but really nothing of substance. Tonight the nurse told us that they expect him to take about 8 ounces before they will send us home. For those of you who have been reading a while, you know this is a kid who has gone on more than one hunger strike in the past. Pray that the stubbornness would wane, the pain be relieved, and that he would take the nutrition that he needs to heal and grow, and more immediately, to go home. Pray for rest for Rebekah and I, and that we would both have patience in our interactions with one another, David, and the staff here.