Anticipation

Tomorrow has the potential to be a great day. Dad may be moving across the hall to the 'rehab' side of the spinal cord unit. Since reentering a few weeks ago, he has been an 'acute' patient because of the kidney and lung problems. Even though there hasn't been great improvement, the doctors think he may be ready for more rehab, so that's awesome. We pray that the move happens, as it's a definite step in the right direction.

Another big prayer request for tomorrow is regarding the very anticipated swallow test. The swallow test determines if he will be able to eat and drink. Because of the nature of his accident, they need to extensively test to see if all the necessary functions are in tact, and that nothing gets aspirated into his lungs. As long as everything goes well between now and then, the swallow test is scheduled for tomorrow morning. This test is huge, and it seems we have been waiting a loooong time for it to come. Dad has not been able to even drink water since the accident, and has only been able to rinse his mouth then suction it out. You can imagine how nice it would be to drink....and eat again. I asked him what he wants to drink first and he said "iced tea". Eating real food (as opposed to the bags of 'oatmeal') is vital too as it could help with the protein problem he's been having with his kidneys.

So we're praying for a great day tomorrow...a move across the hall, a swallow test with positive results, and on top of that, we pray that the respirator may be gone for good (again) and he would be able to speak on a regular basis. Wow, so many big things...if it all really happens, I'm a little worried we may explode from excitement...

I praise God for the potential tomorrow holds, and I praise God for the hope that it may bring. And if none of it happens, we praise God for giving us the glimpse that someday it might.

To God be the glory.