Look Mom, No Tubes!

Today I'm two weeks old. It's been a long and bumpy ride for me and my family. I'm still doing well and making progress though. Yesterday my mom came up to see me, twice. The drive is getting to her. Luckily she has figured out the best to come and go to avoid traffic issues. She's so brave. The best part of my day is when I see her.

What is some of the progress you ask? My breathing tube was removed! It feels so amazing to not have that thing hanging out of my mouth. I'm still on oxygen to help with the transition off of the breathing tube but it's just the kind that a little old lady wears to bingo night. The tubes goes around my face and two little tubes go in my nose.

The best news of all- MY MOM GOT TO HOLD ME! ! ! ! ! ! It was a special moment for us. I kept my eyes open for a few minutes and just enjoyed the view. It was kind of difficult for my nurse to position me to her. I still have an IV attached, feeding tube, heart monitor, and electrodes on my head. It was well worth the difficulty to be in her arms. The feeling of her holding me was indescribable, for both of us. Something that I constantly thought about. And the moment had come. It was everything I hoped it would be.

I could still be here for a week or more. We're not really sure how long. We just enjoy and appreciate the progress that I continue to make.

Enjoy the pictures of me and my momma! <3 Johnny

                                                       There's the moment I hoped for!

                                                  My dad holding my hand.....again.