Out of ICU

Today was full of milestones for Tyler! 

• First, he is out of the ICU – that is HUGE!
• Second, his neck brace was removed.
• Third, the stiches above his eye came out.
• Fourth, he had his first hair washing.
• Fifth, he had a close shave.  His great nurse Leah gave him a good shave yesterday, but he still had the neck brace on. 
• Sixth, his aunt Diana got to be his nurse all day.  She made the comment that patients tell her that ‘they love her’ because of the kindness she shows them.  Before now, she just thought they were being nice or expressing casual compliments, but after Tyler, ‘she gets it’.  We have all been moved and so grateful for these dear nurses that watch over our Tyler day and night.  They have been so kind, caring and gentle with him.  One of Heaven’s tender mercies is when others do that which you cannot do for yourself.

I am so proud of Tyler for being positive through this experience.  He is frequently in pain, but tries so hard to look for the silver linings.  When I arrived tonight he was just finishing up with physical therapy.  It was difficult and stressful enough that they had to change his sheets afterward because of perspiration.  Even after that, he was in good spirits and smiling.  However, he was not too excited about dinner.  Pureed meat didn’t sound good, shocking.

The family wants to express gratitude for the amazing family, friends and neighbors for all their acts of service, concern and prayers.   Tyler and his family feel your support and your prayers are being answered, Tyler is daily proof of that.