October 6th

Elijah has had a great weekend and is doing wonderfully. He gets choked some on his saliva, but nothing like he did before. His next dilation will be tomorrow, but we are not sure of the time. This should help him keep his throat clear and allow the saliva to go to his stomach. We haven't made much progress on him eating by mouth, but we expect this week to reach some milestones. We will likely be moved back to the floor this week and should do well this time. The breathing issues are all but fully resolved. Maybe a few more dilations and working on the eating by mouth and then we can blow this popsicle stand. Or maybe make like a tree and leave. Possibly make like a banana and split.

Okay, enough with the bad puns. However, we are inching closer to Kentucky.

Another way God has blessed us. First, we got to attend church as a family this weekend. We went to Bethlehem Baptist on Saturday evening, which is John Piper's church. Some of you have probably heard of him. He is a prolific writer of Christian themes. A very in depth study of the Word, specifically John 1 regarding the life found in Christ.

Another thing we found out this weekend. After a concert Tammy's Mom and Dad attended, by a Southern Gospel group Acclaim Quartet, we found out that they want to do a benefit concert for Elijah. Well, to say the least, we are speechless. We truly don't deserve that, but God is so good. I don't have all the finalized details yet, but we do know it will be at our church, White Hall Baptist, sometime in November or December. More than likely November. We will post more information as it becomes available. We are continually amazed at what God does through his people. Thanks to all who are involved in this. It is truly a blessing.

God Bless...