Friday: January 9, 2009
By: Tom Determan
Once again, before I go any further, I want to give a big thank you to everyone who has been praying and standing strong with us believing that Andy would be well enough to get to breathe on his own without a trach. Every day we have seen the hand of God move mightily, strengthening Andy’s body in various ways.
After having been off the ventilator for a full day, Andy is ready to eat some real food. It has been nearly eleven days since his last meal of solid food. On Friday afternoon, the nurses brought in hospital food for the first time, but needless to say, it didn’t pass the taste test -- whatsoever. This was most likely due to the vast amount of med’s he’s been on throughout this incredible ordeal.
Dinner time was quickly approaching and per Andy’s request, Mom & Dad went to a new restaurant in town called Five Guys Burgers & Fries. Of course, this way he knew he could get a really good “ole fashioned” hamburger & fries meal.
By: Tom Determan
Once again, before I go any further, I want to give a big thank you to everyone who has been praying and standing strong with us believing that Andy would be well enough to get to breathe on his own without a trach. Every day we have seen the hand of God move mightily, strengthening Andy’s body in various ways.
After having been off the ventilator for a full day, Andy is ready to eat some real food. It has been nearly eleven days since his last meal of solid food. On Friday afternoon, the nurses brought in hospital food for the first time, but needless to say, it didn’t pass the taste test -- whatsoever. This was most likely due to the vast amount of med’s he’s been on throughout this incredible ordeal.
Dinner time was quickly approaching and per Andy’s request, Mom & Dad went to a new restaurant in town called Five Guys Burgers & Fries. Of course, this way he knew he could get a really good “ole fashioned” hamburger & fries meal.
Burger & Fries – The Hospital Room Delivery
As soon as we returned to the room with food, it took all of 30 seconds for Andy to begin eating & as you can imagine, it was hard to put the hamburger down. Unfortunately for his taste buds, he was only able to take a few bites and then, was too full to eat any more. Actually, Andy said the “leftover” portion tasted better than the first. Mom & Dad are just thankful for his renewed appetite for real food, seeing day by day the miracle of restoration.
Andy’s Special Request
Now, after having regained his cognitive abilities once again, Andy has requested $5.00 – $10.00 gift cards to various local eating establishments. So, if you want to do something extra special for Andy and help lift his spirits, this would be kinda cool.
God Bless all of our family members, church family members and of course all of Andy’s friends who are taking time to read this truly amazing Miracle Life Journey blog. Please reflect with us (his Mom & Dad) on God’s goodness for sparing Andy’s life; allowing for many more days of blessing & life to occur.
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