I was in SLC this weekend, so I stopped by Primary Children's to visit Josh before I came home. He was sleeping when I got there, but woke up when the nurses came into change the dressing on his pic-line/port. Rebecca and Guy were both there and seemed to be in good spirits. He is off the respirator (which is probably old news--I'm behind the times) but still has a food tube. Josh didn't say anything while I was there but his dad said he'd been talking a bit earlier. He's asking for water because he is so thirsty, but the doctors say "not yet." When Josh woke up, he showed off how strong he is getting by squeezing my fingers. His right hand is strong than his left, which is consistent with all the reports that his right side in general is doing better. Rebecca says he understand what people say to him. For example, she told him to hold very still when they were putting the new collar around his neck and even though he wanted to move, he remained as still as he could. The swelling on his head has gone down a lot and Guy told me that as soon as it has gone down a bit more they'll put the piece of skull they took out back in place. Rebecca said they'll probably take the staples out of his head (more than 60 in all) tomorrow. I told him we want to see him back in the neighborhood and riding his scooter as soon as possible and he gave a "thumbs up" sign. He said to tell everyone "hi" at mutual on Tuesday.
There you have it. He's looking good--especially considering all he's been through in the last 10 days.
Elizabeth
An extra note from Diane Anderson, who went with her family and some youth to see Josh on Saturday: The goal for Josh coming home is Christmas. It's a big goal, but that is the hope. Let's all pray that he can come home for Christmas.
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