"And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, saying Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him." John 9: 1-3 We find comfort in knowing Daniel is a miracle because he is able to help manifest the works of God.
Late yesterday afternoon Daniel had a follow up cat scan. The results came back good. There is still swelling on the brain which is normal, it will just take time to go down. The bleeds and clots are disappearing. Daniel had two more lows yesterday with his glucose levels and one more at 4:00am today. He is getting six times the amount of normal insulin intake because of the stress in his body from coming out of the coma. Also he has been eating meals and being feed through the feeding tube. So maintaining good glucose levels has been a challenge. However, Daniel was feed from his feeding tube for the last time at 2:00am. He will still have the tube connected to him for a few more weeks but won't be feed from it. Daniel has been on a blood thinner to prevent clots in his legs and will be until he leaves the hospital. He is also still on heart medicine from when they had to stop and restart his heart. He is now down to two does a day, so he has been coming off of this slowly. Some exciting news: Daniel dressed himself for the first time today. It took some time but he even got his socks on. Maybe next time he will be able to get his shoes on.
Daniel is still having trouble with his short term memory. He is forgetting things and mixing people up from day to day. We are truly grateful for our miracle. We are truly humbled by all of the support, love and prayers from family and friends.
Truly a blessing to you all, that's great we'll look forward to hearing those shoes are on next!
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I found great peace in the scripture you quoted when I was diagnosed with cancer last year. I was asked at times, "Why you?" I would reply, "Why not me? Good people have bad things happen to them." Yup, I have assessed my being and I am a good person but not perfect. lol I also know that Heavenly Father never gives us more then we can handle. It gives me strength and reminds me to live life with joy and have hope and faith for myself and all those I love and care for no matter what. I am sure you all are doing the same.
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Cynthia French and Family