Rollercoaster--Tuesday

Well--who teaches whom?? We as parents were overwhelmed with today's events and a bit down ourselves with today's events. Justin has informed us tonight that we need to quit taking things so serious and lighten up.

Dad called ICU at 5:30 for an update and found out they put a TV in Justin's room with a remote that allows him to change channels and volume himself. WE also found out that his ventilator is only a partial--pushes air for him and then leaves it to him to utilize that oxygen for himself. We were also told he would be given SOLID FOOD tonight. HR was up (they gave him something to improve that but it's up).

What Justin said---he ate chicken and french fries and pudding---I'm questioning that but he is determined that he ate chicken, fries and pudding and now wants to know where his ice cream is. New nurse DeDe said he ate but couldn't confirm what but he swears chicken, fries and pudding and now wants his ice cream. They came in to give his feed tubing but he said he was FULL (they said they had to put it in anyway).

He did have a new treatment, is suppose to replace the bronch--not sure the nurse's name but we have affectionately named her Sargeant--even Justin told her she didn't have to press so hard on his ribs trying to get all that junk out of him. HE said "not so rough" and she said okay--not so hard next time. Got to love him--if they will listen to him, he will help them know what to do and what he is so very much prepared for.

We have found out that there is a pool tournament in his name tonight and next week. For those who love, pray and respect Justin---we so appreciate this in his honor. We will continue to update you all and continue to hope you all know our thoughts are full of love, gratitude and continued appreciation for the encouragement and prayers.

He wants his head, eyebrows, throat and back scratched---like a cat purring---he also needs a good bath and rinsing and Shepherd asked us to bring some of that stuff, he also asked for Q-tips. We will send mail address information tomorrow.

LOVE YOU ALL--Emmanuelle--Mama Hen--Curtis--Jessica---too many to leave out but too many that played a part--we're home sick but proud to be here!!!!!

OH SO TURNED AROUND FROM EARLIER------keep praying, because we are truly so feeling blessed and faithful this will help Justin walk again, in Jesus Name--Amen!!!!