Some Miracles are Just too Sacred to Share

No surgeries today.  The next surgeries are scheduled for Monday in order to give his body a break.  I believe they will be repairing his eye socket, cheek and chin.  His right ankle is severe enough they need to wait for the soft tissue to heal a bit in order to give the surgery the best chance of success. Tyler is one brave and strong young man.  They reduced the amount of sedative today so he was gradually more and more awake today.  Thankfully, they also increased the amount of pain killer, but there won’t ever be enough of that.    We asked Tyler what was hurting, he confirmed that his left arm that they operated on yesterday was the worst.   He is still intubated, but the pressure going into his lungs has also been decreased.  He now has a feeding tube going directly into his small intestine which will give him some much needed nutrition.  

Becky and Kelli got to see him for the first time today.  It was a tender moment.  Tyler winked at Becky when she walked in.  Kelli and Tyler have always been so close, she sobbed when she saw Tyler and tears ran down Tyler’s eyes in return.  It was apparent that Tyler was so happy to have her there.  By the time his sisters left his beside, Kelli was telling him stories and I am positive it lifted Tyler’s spirits.  Sisters are one of Heaven’s Blessings. 

Tyler’s Stake President came to visit again tonight.  Tyler loves his Bishop and Stake President so much.  John (his Dad) said that Tyler was extremely alert the entire visit.  The Stake President said a prayer with Tyler.  This is the next miracle, it is too sacred to share, but the spirit was strong and palpable in the room.  Tyler's room really is a reverent place to be.