Wednesday at 10:38AM will mark one full month since the birth of Joseph Edward Lund. It has been an amazing month. Joseph has new nasal passageways, an improved heart, and more well wishers than can be counted----so please, no gifts! He is one really fortunate little boy.
I find it hard to believe that he is one month old---and yet, the day of his birth seems so long ago. This journey has been a most amazing one and though it has been very difficult at times, Mary and I have had a front row seat to small miracles, large miracles, incredible acts of love and kindness, sacrifice, surgical skill, compassionate care, the bridging of faith, and the tremendous healing power of prayer. We have learned so much and it has given us new perspective on the world. I was talking to a father who had gone through a similar experience several years ago. He said that he was forever changed by his journey. We are forever changed by ours. The change is not a bad change at all but I certainly would not wish the situation on anyone.
Today Joseph continued to get better. He is up to 30cc's of milk at feeding. This puts him more than 1/3 of the way to full feeds. He was more fussy today indicating that he is getting to be more like a typical baby. He was awake more in the evening and asleep more during the day. WE HAVE TO GET THAT TURNED AROUND BEFORE HE COMES HOME! We are missing enough sleep as it is. He has been able to stay in the NICU because they are out of bed space on "the floor." That is fine with us but we know the move will be soon. The doctors are happy with his progress but there is not a firm date that he can come home.
Here are a few pictures from today:
Sorry but there are no pictures today of him with his eyes open.
Joseph is one month old and we say a prayer of thanks for this miracle baby and all the family and friends we can share our joy with. Have a great day today!
Peace,
Kenny and Mary
8 comments:
He looks better every day. Happy One Month Birthday. I'm at work and we're about to have a champagne toast to celebrate a co-worker's wedding, but I'll drink to Joseph!
So happy to continue to read the wonderful news about Joseph, he is beautiful. Keep up the good work little one...Love to all
Who the heck is "als" on the blog posting above. I want to work where they do ... champagne at lunch?! The Houghton's will be toasting Joseph tonight at 5PM!!
xoxoxo
what a great thing to see him without all the wires and tubes!!! He is such a beautiful little boy.
Happy 1 month birthday Joseph!!
love and prayers
Ann Neffeler
We are so happy that Joseph continues to grow stronger. May God's strength be present in your lives today and always. We look forward to meeting Joseph in person when he is ready. Cheers to the one month old! The Kadlec Family
Happy One MONTH and thousands more, Little Joseph!! He looks so peaceful and cute, sorry, handsome!! It is amazing the power of friends, loved ones, and most of all prayer! hang in there and continue to know you are blessed and loved!
Sheila & George Cook
We are so happy that Baby Joseph is so, so much better. You have been blessed with a very strong baby. The Lord is watching over him and you. He's a cutie! One more cutie to add to your other knockout's. Congrats...
The Barzallo's
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ALS lives in Scotland, where alcohol is served at breakfast. And my co-workers think Joseph is adorable. He has an international fan base already.
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