Jacob communicating

Jacob is sitting up in a chair, which is great, but he is reluctant to talk (hard to believe, we know).  So, one of the nurses came up with a great idea - let him write things down.  We asks him how he was feeling and he wrote the following:

Mommy and Daddy

Jacob loves Frosty

We brought one of Jacobs favorite inflatables, Frosty the Snowman, and set him up right beside Jacob's bed.  As soon as he saw it, he reached out to touch his foot. He also has a Thanksgiving turkey inflatable, but sadly it is too big for our hospital room.

Sunday prayer and praise

Jacob had another decent night of rest.  For that we are most thankful.  

We do have a couple of prayer requests to share.  

First, please continue to pray that Jacob's bowels and digestive system will "wake up" so that he can begin eating and drinking.  Second, he has started to develop some upper respiratory congestion, likely from being in a reclining position for several days.  Please pray that we will be able to keep things moving to avoid anything more serious.  The nurses are planning to get him up and put him in a chair again shortly.  He is reluctant to talk or move much, we think because of all of the tubes.  We do pray that he can start to work on his mobility more.  Lastly, please continue to pray for James and those who are caring for him.  We are incredibly thankful that he is in good hands with family, but we do miss seeing him.  With all of the pain meds and general rest needed, Jacob has not yet been up for visitors - but we know there are several friends and family who are eager to see him.

Praise The Lord - let the earth hear His voice.  

Mommy and Daddy

P.S. - we think we've figured out the best (easiest) way to post pics using a tablet - our apologies for not getting as many pics on before now.

Jacob is resting with his favorite teddy bear, Stuffy.