Post of day 1 in the book, day 2 off to a fast start

So we are now on to Post op day 2.  Day 1 was relatively uneventful.  That’s a really good thing.  Boring is good here.  Yesterday his sedation meds were brought down just a little so that he can wake up.  He is doing well with this overall.  He has that scared look occasionally when he tries to wake up but gets really comfy when his mommy holds his hand and strokes his hair!! Today should be a little more active.  The major goal is to get him off of the ventilator and the breathing tube out late this afternoon.  Several of his lines are going to be taken out as well.  From listening to the doctors here, getting him off the ventilator on day 2 is fairly aggressive but they are still very optimistic that he will be successful.  Honestly I don’t think it could be going any better than it is. Today is a huge step toward him getting out of the ICU which is a huge step toward getting home. God has answered all of our prayers in a mighty way.  There is still a long way to go, and we still have no idea when we will be coming home, but if he continues to progress at this rate it will be quicker than we anticipated. 

So as you walk through your day please pray that Patrick will “fly” as we get him off the ventilator, and that he won’t be too overwhelmed by the chest tubes, IVs, etc. He didn’t care for those when he woke up from his heart cath.  Who would?    Thank you in advance for the prayers.  We are eternally grateful.  

“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him;
I will protect him, because he knows my name.
When he calls to me, I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him.
With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”                                                                                                

Psalm 91:14-16