The last 24 hours have been a giant roller coaster ride! Taller than "The Beast" at Kings Island!
We were notified by the ENT doctor that Steve's vocal cords are paralyzed. This was the reason for his chest pressure on Monday am. The vocal cords allow the air to flow through the trachea and out the mouth. If they are not working - he is not breathing correctly.
So we could put in another trach - remember he enjoyed removing them in previous adventures? Then there are other type of surgeries to remove some of the folds and they would be complicated. The end result is the possibility of aspiration. Right now I opted for no trach.
I would like to challenge all of us to PRAY EARNESTLY that GOD would remove the paralysis from Steve's vocal cords. If this truly a "God experience" then HE CAN remove the paralysis!! Right? Amen! Today he passed a swallow test and tonight he enjoyed a meal! Pureed peas and a few whole ones that scared me as he was eating them. He did a good job chewing by the way. Also mashed potatoes that tasted better than Silvercare's and ground up chicken. He did a great job and I was really proud of him.
Thank you so much for responding to the blog this week. Mr. Steve has REALLY enjoyed us reading them to him. He did his share of tearing up as I was sharing - well, yes, we both were.
God is using your words to encourage us and they will keep Mr. Steve pressing on!
This is the game plan. All is subject to change according to God's plan. Tomorrow we will find out if Mr. Steve is allowed to go to Silvercare. The insurance company and Silvercare have a difference of opinion regarding to his progress. I pray that this all works out and he is able to go to Silvercare for a week. This will give us the opportunity to get the house ready with the necessary equipment. At that time we will be bringing Mr. Steve home. Oh my!
We - Mrs., Kimberly, and Uncle Dennis and Co. will rehab Mr. Steve here. He may want to go back to Silvercare by the time we are done with him. I think he will progress just fine. The hardest part will be taking care of his "personal" needs. Getting him mobile enough to use the bathroom will be the key to my sanity!
Thank you seems like such a small word when we are the receiving end of your love and concern. Keep on trusting along with us and I KNOW God will be glorified in ALL we do!
"Romans 8:28 is still in the Bible", my Dad used to say, "And we know that ALL things work together for good to them that love GOD, to them who are the called according to HIS purpose."
Sleep well - Steve is doing better these days.
Mr. Steve and Company
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Hi Janice and Steve,
We will certainly be praying FERVENTLY, for the vocal cord paralysis to be supernaturally healed by our Awesome GOD!! What a blessing for passing the Swallowing Evaluation, so happy you are able to eat again, Steve. We prayed for you, and the Family in our Tuesday morning bible study. Keep pressing on, we are Cheering for you!! Our Love, Dave, Marcy, Christina, Garrett, Danielle, and Jeremy.
P.S. We love you very much. Thanks again for giving us specific information on what to pray for.
We will be praying hard for his vocal cords. He needs them to yell squeeze as loud as he can at wrestling matches :).
Jerimah 29:11 came to mind as I was typing this to you. Keep fighting Mr. Steve and stay strong.
Love you all,
Laura
Uncle Steve,
Mom used to say "God is good-all the time" and He is. I wanted to say thankyou for fighting the fight that mom didn't get a chance to. It couldn't be easy and I know the Lord must be giving you strength straight from Him everyday. We love you very much and we pray for you and think about you all the time.
Love,
Rianna, Bruce and lil Margie
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