Last night my son, Seth took me, Amelia, and Michael to the hospital to visit with Owen. The last time I visited him there, he was completely sedated so he did not know I had been there. When we arrived last night, Amelia was the first person Owen saw, and started grinning ear to ear. When he saw me, he smiled really big and said “Hi, Granny!” I couldn’t believe he remembered me because it has been two years since the last time we were together. But little Owen was so happy to see us all.
The respiratory therapist had given Owen a bottle of “bubbles”. While we were all there, Owen spent about a half hour blowing bubbles to help strenghten his lungs. We all had fun catching and popping bubbles, and pretending to eat them, which made the little guy laugh. It was very obvious that this little exercise wore him out, though.
This morning Sarah posted this good news on her Facebook wall:
“Docs just came in to see Owen. They are pulling the feeding tube today and if he showing good progress with the weaning of the methadone and the Ativan and not getting the horrid side effects then he gets to go home tomorrow around 10am :)”
We are really hoping that he can come home tomorrow. He has been in the hospital since February 10th, and that is a really long time for anyone, much less a little 4 year old boy. I especially hope he gets to come home, because that would mean I would get to go home too. While I have enjoyed being here for the most part and spending so much time with my son and his family, I wish it had been under happier circumstances. And I really miss Fabgrandpa.
Beth says
Karen – I am so happy to read this update!! I hope the next update is about a welcome home little event for Owen!! Still prayers coming your family’s way!!
Jen-Eighty MPH Mom says
Yay for Owen! I am so glad he might be coming home soon. That IS a very long time for a little guy to be in the hospital.
HUGS to you all!
Marilyn says
YAY, great news!!
Gaelyn says
This is such Wonderful news. I love the bubble blowing to strengthen Owen’s lungs. I’ll bet you’ll be glad to go home. Better give FabGrandpa ample warning so he can clean up. 😉
Valerie C. says
YAY!!!! I’m so happy for all of you!
Pam in Louisiana says
Isn’t it wonderful how today an inexpensive bottle of bubbles definately made the world such a happy and better place? I’ve never heard of that as a treatment, but I can definately see the benefits. I think I’ll be buying myself a bottle as a way to relax, but your news today makes a happy day for all of your readers even without bubbles of our own!
Marilyn Register says
Such good news. What a wonderful day you all had. I am sure he will be coming home. Orayers still coming your way.
Megan says
So happy to see good news! Continued prayers go out to him and your family. 🙂
Natalie says
Glad things are getting better. Will keep him in our prayers.