Daniel Needs Prayer

Please keep Daniel in your prayers. He had a grand mal seizure early this morning. The surgeon said that there was a 15 % chance that he could have more seizures after the surgery. Please pray... more info to come!

Daniel Was in Church Today!

What a surprise we had this morning when Daniel and Laura walked into church together! He looked terrific (as did Laura)! I heard someone saying, "Someone forgot to tell Daniel that he just had surgery." He looked happy and we give God the glory.

Please continue to keep Daniel, Mark and Laura, Nathan and Timothy in your prayers as they continue the rehabilitation process. The whole family works so well together as they love and support each other and Daniel beautifully. They are an example of Jesus in action.

Daniel is HOME!

I spoke with Laura today and she wanted me to let everyone know that Daniel surprised everyone and improved so much that he was able to SKIP going to a rehabilitation center and go straight home. When Laura called Tuesday night she was absolutely thrilled that Daniel sat up on his own for the first time and grabbed her hand and started walking around the room. Since he regained his strength and his balance his doctor cleared him to go home last night. They got home around 9pm and ten minutes after their arrival Daniel's new hospital bed was delivered.

Daniel Home in Bed

Laura said that Daniel has had a good day today and has been directing his own physical therapy program :) and resting a lot. He will have physical and occupational therapy with professionals and other medical treatments to come, but he is doing fabulous!

Mark and Laura want to thank each of you for your continued prayer support during this time! They thank God for the miracles HE has given on Daniel's behalf.

Daniel

Daniel's Doctor checking in on him

Keep Daniel in Your Prayers

I just spoke with Daniel's dad and he said that Daniel isn't doing as well as the doctors had hoped he would be at this point. They think he is having a difficult time regaining his strength because of the fact that he was such a tiny preemie (born at 22 weeks gestation - 1.4 lbs) and because of his blindness. His surgeon believes some of the problems are due to the fact that he is blind and regaining his balance is more difficult than for a sighted person.

Daniel on his birthday 7-6-97

He did physical therapy twice and occupational therapy once today. He had little energy and was easily exhausted. His medical team is discussing options right now. They are trying to find a rehabilitation center in the Washington DC metro area that will accept his insurance. They want him to have specialized rehabilitation for a couple weeks before returning home.



He has been laughing and playing with his toys. He is able to keep his eyes open, but doesn’t have much strength to do much of anything else after physical therapy. He was wiped out. Daniel’s mom shared that Daniel tried to flip the shower cap off his head today while she was washing his incision and his head. She also gave him a bath in his bed tonight.

It’s challenging for the family to be separated during this time. Please continue to keep Daniel and his family in your prayers as he continues his recovery and rehabilitation.

*10:15 pm Update*

Laura, Daniel's mom called me tonight in tears, tears of joy. She said she wanted to tell me about a miracle! Earlier today Daniel wasn’t even able to hold his head up and at 9:20 pm Daniel sat up in the bed and held his mom’s hand and started walking around the room. Praise the Lord! Please keep praying for Daniel because your prayers are working!

Monday's Update on Daniel

Mark, said, "Laura helped Daniel out of bed for a little while today, he is so weak, he was having trouble holding his head up. He will be starting PT tomorrow. There is even some talk of him coming home tomorrow night, or Weds. morning. Its just talk right now though. He was laughing and said his first word today, to Dr. Yaun..."toy"."



Thank you for your ongoing prayers for Daniel, his doctors and his family.

Pictures of Daniel

Daniel's mom Laura is staying with Daniel during his time in the hospital and his dad visits frequently. Here are some pictures of Daniel from February 3. Mark said that Daniel ate and drank yesterday, but he didn't open his eyes much....and went right back to sleep. Please continue to pray for him as he continues his recovery.


A Father's Love - Daniel and his dad

Daniel Resting with his Bear


Daniel and his family appreciate you, your prayers, and your love!

Update on Daniel

I just spoke with Mark (Daniel's dad). He and the boys are heading out to the hospital now to visit with Daniel. Laura (Daniel's mom) spent the night with him and plans to stay with him until they bring him home. Daniel is doing well and everything is progressing as expected. He slept peacefully last night and is on Morphine for pain.

Daniel gripping his teddy bear from his Aunt.


Daniel is scheduled for an MRI today at 3pm to make sure the surgical procedure was completed correctly if for some reason they aren't able to do the MRI today they will do it on Monday. They are hoping he will get out of ICU later today.

Laura thanks everyone for their prayers and they are working because Daniel is resting comfortably and Laura said, she hasn't lost it.

Daniel with his brothers, Nathan and Timothy in ICU.

Evening Update:

Daniel had the MRI and everything looked great. The surgeon wanted to make sure everything was as it should be before they removed the a-line.

He will be transferred from ICU to a regular hospital room tonight. Please keep him in your prayers!