Day Two of Rees' Surgery

Well, folks ... today was a pretty good day!  It went fairly calm and quiet for the most part beginning when Rees' tubes and suctions were removed.  That was a great feeling for both him and US!  You could just see the "calm" come upon him once the tubes were removed.  

Rees accomplished a lot today.  We think he is doing pretty great!!  Although he isn't speaking, he did begin nodding either to the affirmative or the negative if we asked him a question.  He was more responsive once they removed his sedation meds and he became aware that we were there.  Once he realized this, he wanted to be held by one of us for most of the rest of the day.

He got up a couple times, walked half-way down the hall and back and was even able to go 'potty' ... all while he was still in the ICU.  

He almost looks like he is smiling, doesn't he??

Pure contentment ... in a popsicle!

Towards the end of the day, Rees was able to "check-out" of the ICU and he was moved to another floor.

Grandma and Grandpa Prendergast came for a visit as well as Molly, Brynn and Jonah.  Rees seemed to enjoy this as he kept tapping his foot, wiggling his toes and waving his feet side to side.  

It was somewhat humorous but nice to know that he was not very uncomfortable.

I think we will both sleep better tonight.  I'm looking forward to tomorrow ... a new day to accomplish more tasks and be thankful for the mercies of the LORD.  

We are so blessed by so many wonderfully encouraging words and beautiful prayers that are being prayed over our family and our sweet, brave little boy.  

We are honored to share what the LORD is doing in and through our lives and how He is blessing our socks off by the strength and resiliance of a child.