Less is more

Preparing for and during surgery, Joseph was fitted with no less than 22 tubes or sensors that monitor, provide input for medications, drain or input fluids, help him to breath and nourish him.  It is quite the bowl of spaghetti that is attached to him. Today is all about removing as much of that apparatus as possible while still allowing for proper care.  So far 12 items have been removed and 3 more at least will go away by evening. It seems that the tape removal is the toughest!  Joseph is awake but groggy and gets agitated each time he is poked and prodded. He is being tough and has even managed some smiles.  We were laughing as he teased his nurse in between grimaces as he told her that Thomas the Tank Engine is purple (believe me, Joseph knows every character in Thomas the Tank Engine and Thomas is definitely blue)  He smiled when we called him on it and  that was when we really knew that he was returning to his usual great attitude. He has a ways to go however.


This is a much tougher day for him but all the doctors and staff are happy with his progress and go out of their way to encourage and provide the best care possible.  Assisted by the spiritual care provided by all of your prayers, Joseph is healing quickly and after a few more days will be well on his way to a full recovery.

Thank you

Kenny and Mary