10:00 AM

The doctors came by early this morning and shared some great news: the nasogastric tube can come out! The nurse came by a little later and pulled the tube out and Lacey is very relieved. One step closer to full recovery. Seems like her stomach and intestines still haven't began to wake up much, but the doctors say that will come with time. They ordered her a full liquid diet and she was able to drink some apple juice without any nausea so far. She has had a restful morning so far and she will have therapy today at 11. Things continue to go smoothly and God's blessings continue to pour out upon us. Some of our families will be leaving today and we are sad about that but we remain here for an undetermined number of days. Lacey's mother, sister, myself and Elyse will stay in Minneapolis and the rest of the family will head south. It has been so wonderful to have our families here to share this time of sufferring and celebration with us. Lacey continues to get TPN for nutrition as her fluid intake by mouth will still be minimal for the next few days. She continues to use pain medications but seems to be using less each day. She is able to sit up in the bed on her own and go from sitting to standing position on her own. Walking is improving and she now walks without the walker. Only two tubes left in her: the one draining from inside her stomach out the wound area, and the IV central line in her neck. Hoping the drainage tube from her would will be gone tomorrow and the IV will stay in as long as she's here.
Progress continues and we are humbly thankful to our Lord.