Kim (Bettie's daughter) just sent a text message reporting that the nurses just removed mom's feeding tube and that Kim is feeding her lunch.
This is huge because earlier the doctor was not sure if she would pass her swallowing test (and because she was trying to pull her current feeding tube through the nose out at times). In which case they would require a very short, minor operation to put a semi-permanent feeding tube into her stomach.
The food will be pureed, apple sauce and such for a while. No chewing for now. But this is a big day! We're all high-five-ing! (In fact I high-fived mom but I'm not sure she knew what the excitement was all about. I'll bet she was thinking, "Eating apple sauce from a spoon? Big deal!")
Monday, June 29, 2009
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'Alleluja! We have an awesome God! Kim (Bettie's daughter) has an intuitive sense that has led her to believe that Bettie is doing far better than imagined by most. This is proof positive that she was right and that our prayers have been heard and answered by our most gracious and merciful Father :-D Bettie...You go, girl! With much love and continuing prayer.
ReplyDeletePraise GOD. Bettie is so blessed to have a devoted and loving family with her. Will keep you all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI just heard about the blog & will keep Bettie in my prayers. Thanks for sharing her with us - she is a wonderful woman of God. I look forward to reading about lots of miracles....
ReplyDeleteLove Barb Miles (Shana & Todd's mom)