Day 10 - Friday

Day 10 - Friday: We continue to see Ian improve each day! He is eating and drinking more and he has a lot more energy. Yesterday I had to stop him from getting on the trampoline. He said, "But mom, I wasn't going to jump on it -- I was just going to sit on it!" Well I'd rather have him sitting on a chair!

Today Ian was finally allowed to have a shower. He hated it. He was sure the water would make his head bleed again, but it didn't, and it was nice to have his head clean. Afterward we put on an over-the-head shirt for the first time since the accident.

We went to an appointment with our Pediatrition. She had read all the reports about the injury and what they had done to him. She was shocked when she saw him. She told me she was not expecting him to be able to do everything he is doing. She told me this must be a case where he had a guardian angel over him. This is the only thing I've been told that makes any sense. She told me she didn't think he needs any physical or speech therapy and that we could very likely be looking forward to a full recovery.

Here are some a picture of him today. He is really looking great. (Now if only we could get some meat back on his bones!)

I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for allowing me to have this child back. I feel I understand more of the story of the Prodigal Son. It is not about which son was more valuable to the father. It is about getting back what was lost. To get back a child that you thought you had lost brings immeasurable joy to a parent's heart! No wonder he was ready to kill the fatted calf! It is truly a reason to celebrate.
It really has been an amazing experience to feel the power of the many prayers in our behalf. We are so grateful for the outpouring of love from our family, friends and neighbors. Thank you all so much!