Today has been a day of going down...and up...and up...and up. Zechariah has had some minor set backs earlier in the day. Then, as the the progressed the victories started to come - one after another.
This afternoon he could keep anything down. He is beginning to take more medicine by mouth, like anti-rejection and immunosuppresent meds, this is very important for him.
Then, later on he did complain of a some pain. Soon, he was comfortable and able to talk to us better (still in his cute "frog" voice).
After a little rest he was finally able to each a popsicle. Zechariah was beginning to see victory. Shortly after the popsicle I gave a few spoonfuls of Cherrios, which he was able to keep down as well. Another victory.
Now, he was on a good and was able to rest a bit with a movie in bed. During the entire movie he was still able to keep all food down. His energy was growing. After a short game from his Leapster he ready to take more meds. This time with come candies to cover the taste of meds. Another victory.
Mary Poppins was right when she sang, "Just a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down." Even if it comes in the form a Jolly Rancher.
Our champion is now sitting up in a chair. He has gained so much strength in such a short time. It has been amazing to watch him rebound like this. Another victory.
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| Here is Zak enjoying a moment sitting up for the first time since his heart transplant. |
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| Zechariah being the goofy Zak that we know...Victory! |
Zechariah sat well in the chair so the nurse called for a chariot to escort him around the floor. He was positioned well in his "Red Flyer" and away he went to explore the rest of hospital floor. Another victory.
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| Here's Zechariah crusin' along in his Red Flyer wagon in the hallway of the hosptial. |
Today was a day of victories. Please keep on praying that he continues down this path. We know (and I hope you know as well) that when you are pray you share in these victories.
We could not do this without your prayers and without God on our side.
Today we can rest with a V for victory.
