Journal entry by Samantha Benefield —
We’ve had another good day, 10hrs on the trach collar with the speaking valve. He’s back to his humorous ways and fussing about the fact they didn’t put on his speaking valve right at 6am!
He’s also back to playing trivia games eating and drinking water and ice. It’s good to have him all there! The only difference is he’s getting over this pneumonia, which takes a lot out of him. He took a long nap this afternoon and I’m sure when I left he took another. We’re also having to suction more often with the increased secretions so he doesn’t desat.
We talked today about how it’s crazy to think he’s been in the hospital for 8 months!! I’ve been doing this crazy schedule for 8 months…wow! By the Grace of God for sure!! A sweet friend gave me the air freshener pictured above. She has no idea how perfect that small gesture was…I constantly have to remind myself that this is God’s time not mine. And there is a reason and a purpose for it all.
Keep those prayers coming!
Samantha
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