Kisses from Canada

Well little guy it's times like this your Aunt Nikki really wished Philadelphia wasn't a 10 hour plus drive from where she lives. Iwas talking to your mom this morning, and it was great to hear her voice, but it would have been much better to be able to give her a big hug, and then go and see you and give you a kiss. But in leiu of that I thought I'd write you here.

Ronald McDonald House, where your mom and dad are staying

Your mom said that your breathing tube should come out today, as they gave you some steroids yesterday that are supposed to bring down the swelling in your throat so you can breathe on your own again. Your mom is really hoping that is the case because she hates to see you in the discomfort of having that tube in, and I don't blame her one bit. The good news is that yesterday that were able to put your feeding tube back in, and this time they are putting it right into your intestines, Devon, so the formula bipasses your stomach all together so the acid reflux won't be an issue. This means they won't be able to start the bolus feeding right now, but the good news is you went right back up to full feeds, and your intestines are working wonderfully.

It turns out that the reason your liver is large is because when your were developing inutero, because your intestines were devloping outside your body, there was just lots of room and your liver just kept growing. The doctors say you'll grow into it, though, I guess the way a puppy grows into is ears or his big paws. :) So, thankfully this isn't anything to worry too much about.

Because of this change in plans about the surgery you will probably be in Philadelphia for the near future. I know it's hard on your mom and dad to have you there, I know they want so much to be able to take you home, but they also want what is best for you and if you need to be there longer, they are going to be strong and keep staying in Philadelphia until you can come home. You're far away but your in my heart, Devon, and so many continue to pray for you. I trust and know that the Lord is sending His ministering angels to you, precious one, and keeping you under his ever-watchful eye.

Miss You,

Your Aunt Nikki