Well we started the oxygen therapy again this week...I even went in with Luke twice this week (my first time ever.) The pressure on the ears wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be...or maybe I had just built myself up for more.
We had our first follow-up interview with the NACD since we have started their program. They were very happy with the progress we have seen with Luke, especially in regards to eating. We are now able to give him just about anything to eat, and he can swallow it fine. To realize how truly amazing this is, I have say, when we were at the Copa, some of the doctors told us Luke may not have a cough or gag reflex to be able to eat. Praise God because he is eating great!!! In fact, we have cut him down to only using his feeding pump at night to catch him up on calories. I am hoping when he goes back to see the pediatrician in Sept. she will tell us we can get rid of it completely. The NACD is going to give us a updated speech routine for Luke to get him to work on closing his mouth and drinking from a straw...this will also be the first step to getting him to speaking again. Another thing with his feeding, if I put a cracker or even the spoon with food on it in his hand, he will bring it up to his mouth. Sometimes he may not get it right in his mouth, but he tries very hard:)
This week I have a few prayer requests:
*Pray for the EEG results we get back this week to show improvement. The insurance company has denied paying for the oxygen therapy because they say it is experimental. I am going to appeal it, but I think if we have results that show improvement, it will help us that much more.
*We are taking Luke to the eye doctor this Wednesday, pray for positive results here also.
*Pray for continued improvement in Luke. I really feel like one day everything we are doing with him is just all going to come together. The lady at the NACD told me what we are seeing is great, it shows his brain is starting to recognize where his body is...slow and steady wins the race right!!!
Thanks for your continued prayers...If you BELIEVE, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. Matt 21:22.
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Ok, So in the story the Tortoise and the Hare the tortoise wins the race. The Lord has chartered Luke's course to recovery and it may well be that of the tortoise, but recover he will if we believe and pray. Bless you and we won't forget!
DME
What a great update Stacey!! We'll be praying for all of Lukes appointments and test results. Give Luke a big hug!!
Love, April
God is a good God. He has wonderful plans for Luke before he was even born. By Jesus' stripes we are healed. I believe God has wonderful plans for Luke, God wants all of His children to live long lifes. Believe and stand on God's promises (His Word) for His word does not come back void. Speak healing scriptures over Luke aloud ALL the time. There is power in the tongue, positive and negative power. Speak positive words over Luke and have the faith that they are working. Jesus said if we only believe, all things are possible. Mark 9:23 I received this prayer request from my daughter-in-law, Sue. God Bless You and your family. Linda
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