A Quick Update

 Good evening!

We wanted to share a quick update on how Louie is doing! His follow up procedure to fix a leak last night was successful and they also switched out his trach for a smaller one. Louie continues to blow the team away with how quickly he is progressing, his positive attitude, and his determination. That doesn't mean that it has been easy, it has been incredibly difficult with lots of hard moments. There has been impatience, sadness, frustration, and many moments filled with discouragement. The last few days have seen a lot of real and raw emotion and struggles. It can be easy to let our minds get clouded by our feelings in the midst of hard times and struggle to see God, Who is ever present in our times of need. Your prayers, calls, texts, and encouragement have been key to reminding Louie and Marianne that God is in control and to take it one day at a time. Keep them coming! 

Louie has begun speaking using the speaking valve on the trach! He is also coughing on his own instead of using suctioning as often and performing lots of deep breathing exercises. Today they added tongue movement exercises and Louie was able to move his tongue from side to side! He will be swishing mouthwash as a new exercise today. Depending on how he continues to progress, they are hopeful to have the trachea removed tomorrow and get Marianne and Louie home sometime between Saturday and Monday! Please pray for continued strength and energy to push forward for Louie and Marianne, they are tired, but determined! Please also pray for safe travels for Nita tomorrow as she heads home and a multitude of blessings to be poured out on her! Thank you!