This morning Taye was taken off the ventilator and he seems to be doing well. They stepped him down gradually and then completely removed his tube and he's been breathing on his own ever since. Since that major tube is now not in the way, Joanna was able to hold him. This made us feel so much better and he looks so much better without that ugly tube in his mouth.
Also, we had a brief visit from the neurologist this morning. He was encouraged by Taye's progress. His right arm has been moving a lot so that's a good sign. In a little while we'll try to feed him with a bottle. The medical staff here doesn't think the feeding tube will be necessary and that he can take the bottle right away.
More news to come as we work through all this. Thanks for all of your messages and comments. They help more than you could ever imagine.
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5 years ago
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Praise God for some good improvements- I am bawling over here in Zeeland, and praying hard for you guys!
I am praying for you and your family, my dear friend. I am glad that there are improvements. Hang in there. -Stacey
I am praying for all of you as are all your friends from Brandon.
Taye is in my thoughts.
-Kelly Sawyer
Excellent news!!!! Sending Taye prayers, prayers, and more prayers... thinking (constantly!) of you guys. ~Jen
I am elated to hear there are improvements...such good news. Praying for you guys.
~Stephanie
Good to see that things are looking up! We have been praying and thinking of you constantly since we heard the news yesterday monring. Rich's brain surgery was scary and we knew about it in advance. I can't imagine how it was for you as an emergency! We will continue to pray! If you need ANYTHING let us know!
Abby & Rich
I will be praying for you! Betsy let me know this was going on and I had no idea! Praying for continued progress!
Elise
Continuing to hold all of you in prayer, most especially your dear little one. I'm so glad to hear that his condition has improved. - Erica
So glad to hear the good news aboout his progress. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. You have a wonderful network of family and friends, please let us know if we can help in any way. God Bless.
I am so glad to hear good news!! Please keep us posted and know that we are all praying for your entire family.
Great news! All of our family is following your reports with prayerful hope for continued progress.
Brian & Chris
Jo and Ben--you guys have been in our thoughts and prayers since Sue called us to let us know the news. I can't imagine how painful and strange these last few days have been. Please know that you are ever in our thoughts.
All our love,
Kurt, Chrissy, Anya, & Gideon
(you also have the prayers of my family in Pennsylvania ~ C)
Wow, such great news!!!!! I am hoping he will continue to improve. We will keep praying for you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Megan Cebulski
Praise God for the encouraging news - continued prayers here from me and all your friends at AAI! - Jodi Griesman
It is so good to hear good news! We have all been sending you our best thoughts and prayers.
Lorrie M
Joanna & Ben,
Please know that you and your family has been in our prayers since Wednesday. We also thank God for Taye improvements. We will continue to prayer for Taye's good health.
Mr & Mrs. Lewandowski
Joanna and Ben,
We were so pleased to hear that Taye is showing improvement today. Your family has been in our thoughts and prayers from the first moment we heard.
We love you!
Uncle Bob and Aunt Sue
PRAISE GOD!!! Such GREAT news. Yup...we're praying too...and sent a prayer chain....soo many people from here to California are praying for the little man. Remember, "Where two or more are gathered in my name, there I am among them." Matthew 18:20. We'll keep praying and believing. You guys stay strong. And if you need us (or any of us I'm sure) for anything...even something like picking up your mail, washing clothes, picking up dinner, let us know.....please. We're here to help just as you have been there for all of us time and time again. Love you guys.
I found your blog through another family and will pray that your sweet son continues to improve. That is wonderful that he is off the vent!!
Didn't know how to leave a comment when I heard the news through Jokish by e-mail this am, & then read yeserday's blog entry. My wife & I went immediately to prayer upon hearing the news, & the teenage girls we brought with us to Florida did so as well, on their own initiative. Glad to hear things are looking up-
Dwayne
You have our prayers and our love and food if you need it! If there is anything we can do...
With love,
Manisha (from Scott's Bible study group) and Troy Dostert
Our family is holding Taye and your family in our prayers. We're looking forward to continued encouraging news.
The Martins
We, too, send prayers and love and support. God bless you all and keep you safe.
Uncle Bill & Aunt Jeanette
That is wonderful news! We are all still praying for your family. Thank you so much for keeping us updated.
Joanna and Ben,
Glad to hear about the encouraging update. God is good! We will continue to lift you up in prayer! Please let us know if you are in need of food or any other help...you know your middle school family will be glad to help in any way we can! Take care, and God bless your family!
~Jackie Madacki~
This is great news...one day at a time...Taye is in our prayers and thoughts every second!!
What a blessing! Your son is a fighter and receives his strength from God. Be well and stay strong. Our prayers continue for you all. Keith, Jo, Jessica and Alex
I am praying for you and your family. Thinking positive thoughts for your little guy. God Bless all of you.
-D'Anna Keeble
Wow, we are definitely lifting up your sweet boy and your entire family in our prayers!
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