We are also praying, that now she is more awake, that she will start eating more. She still has a feeding tube through her nose, and is getting "tube feedings" through the night to make sure she is getting all the nutrition she needs to heal. The past few days we've been trying to transition her to drinking this feeding (PediaSure) so we can go home tube free. She has been wanting to drink, but still not much interested in eating. You've heard about some yogurt that she's eaten, and that's been about it until last night, she ate 2 pieces of french fries! This was the first thing she ate that she actually had to chew!
Last but not least, Jenna is working on getting stronger! PT and OT work with her once a day, and she is now able to walk with holding 1 hand (sometimes needs 2). This is great progress! When we left ICU, she was not able to sit independently. The rehab team came to look at her to see if an inpatient stay may be best for Jenna. That would be 3 hours of PT, OT, and Speech. But Luke and I, and Dr Deis thought that Jenna's best therapists would be Ben, Kate, and Jacie! So our next room change will not be to the rehab floor, but to home! Thank you, God.
So hopefully today, Jenna and I will be drinking lots, hanging out with therapists, playing in the play room, and taking rides on the cool wagon car they loaned us, because I am counting on a day of being wide awake.
God Bless your day - continue to "pray unceasingly" for all those in need - and remember to EXPECT GREAT THINGS!
"Because of this, I say to you, whatever you ask for when you pray, have faith that you will receive it. Then you will get it." Mark 11:24
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We will be anxiously awaiting the news that she is home in her own bed with her family to help her recover. Keep the french fries coming!!! Hopefully we will run into you all when we are on a Kentucky visit and we can give Jenna a big hug in person. Congratulations on your victories and your blessings from God! He is indeed great and we will continue to expect great things.
The Millers from Detroit
I am so happy for Jenna. GO JENNA GO! Many blessings, prayers and much love coming from the Asbury Clan to ALL of you!
It's definately a smiley face day! :)
SVJML
I knew I should have stopped over last night! I guess i'll just have to see her at home with her family and see the rest of you at the same time. God bless all of you and continued prayers from Joe, Mary, Jake and Ashley
Oh I am so excited I am posting twice in one day! I see some beautiful work by Jenna now!
Jenna, you are working so hard! Look at you go! I see purple, yellow, orange and some greenish blue on your brush. I see you mixing the blue into the yellow to make green too. Isn't it fun to mix the colors? Well, You just keep on working and using your muscles and mind. It will get easier every day you work!
Thank you for sharing this with me. It just made my day a 2 smiley face day! :):)
Love, Val
Great news! Love the "movie star" with sunglasses on the scooter. She will be ready for her premier soon!
Well, I must say, that old saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" could not be more appropriate than for those on Jenna's blog today ! What great news.........GO JENNA ! And French Fries to boot !.......YES !!! And I'll just bet Gramma Janie loves those paintings !..........hugs to all, Liz
Hurray! I am so pleased with our "miracle." God has some wonderful things in store for Jenna during her life. She is an inspiration to all of us! I have also been inspired by the 2 of you. Your children are lucky to have been born into your family. God bless you all!
Sr. Patrycia
Thank you, God!
We are so happy and thrilled that Jenna is doing so great! We can't wait to take another 'long' walk to the other side of Kyles and play with her, Ben, Kate and Jacie in the backyard! :)
We will keep praying and expecting GREAT THINGS!
GOD BLESS!
The Ehlman's
You go girl! It's so exciting to see you get your spunk back! 3 cheers for Jenna!! And a big "phew" for mom and dad! I know your nurses are going to MISS THE HAIL'S and be darn glad for it too:)
-Karen O
God is so awesome! We were away for a few days in the mountains-- looking at the awesome majesty of His creation-- then we return to find such joy in the awesome majesty of His creation-- and His miracles! Go Jenna! God bless your day!
The Elkins family
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