I don't want to leave Daniel for long, but he's talking! He can't do it very well, he's sooo groggy, but he's trying! He's in good spirits, and we've been trying to make him rest, but he wanted us to stay. We are still trying to make him laugh, but he turned the tables on us. We told him that he had a nice window view and it was too bad that he couldn't look out of it (his bed is facing the other way) and he told us "that's so sad" and then he laughed. We laughed really hard, and then he said "I'm so funny."
We were explaining what happened and what all of the tubes were for (we were trying to convince him not to pull them out) and we pointed out the 'food' going into his feeding tube. It's this gross mustard yellow mush. He looked up at it and said 'yyyuuuummmmyyy' and smiled again. He's done several other jokes for us and we just can't be any happier!! He's gonna be himself again someday!
He's still moving very slowly, so he's not quite his normal self. Don't expect that when he's allowed to have visitors, but it seems like his mind is there.
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When he is ready to eat on his own again, make sure there are plenty of cinnamon rolls handy. Your mom will understand why.
ReplyDeletesaw this link on facebook and have been thinking about you. what a trying time. and what a wonderful sister you are! my moments on the computer are short, but just wanted to let ya know. that I think you are awesome !!
ReplyDeleteI heard about Daniel's hospitalization yesterday and was so glad to know there's a blog I can check on to keep up with how things are going. It's amazing that he's breathing on his own and the tubes are out and he's smiling and making the rest of you laugh! Your family (especially Daniel) are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteGwen Jones
I'm so happy to hear that Daniel is making progress! I check this blog pretty much every hour and thanks SO much for keeping it updated as much as you can. Will you tell him I said hello and that I've been keeping him in mind? I'm glad you and your family are there for him! You are awesome for taking time to keep everyone updated!
ReplyDeleteRebecca - This is amazing news! His progress is nothing short of a miracle. We fasted for Daniel and your family along with probably hundreds of others. Thank you so much for keeping us informed. We love your family and are praying for Daniel's recovery day and night. Ellen Sigety
ReplyDeleteDunfords - Papa Sig here not to be confused by John the Younger. Great news. As Ellen has said we have been praying and fasting for this news for your family! We continue to pray that Dirty Dan will be comfortable and continue to improve every hour. Thank you for letting us be there through cyberspace with you.
ReplyDeleteI just found out about Daniel. I just wanted to let you guys know you are all in my prayers. Thank you for the blog - what a great gift this will be to Daniel when he recovers to 100%. I expect nothing less than that for such an incredible young man with the prayers of thousands and the Great Physician at his side.
ReplyDeleteKathleen Vaughn
Dunford family - We have fasted and prayed for Daniel and your family. Thank you for keeping us up with his progress. We will continue to keep Daniel in our prayers and love hearing his wonderful progress.
ReplyDeleteBecca,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that your brother is doing well. I've been reading posts and dont really know what to say other then with faith anything can happen.
I hope your family is doing well and making it though this though trial. I can tell you have a truly amazing family!
I love you girl! And God bless your family!