...but chicken soup will do! RJ is well enough to start eating for the first time in over two weeks! Yesterday's menu included Jello, Popsicle and yes, chicken noodle soup. And true to his desires, the very first thing to pass his lips was....drumroll please...Dr. Pepper. So far, it's sitting well and we think that soon he'll be working his way down the food list that he started putting together when he couldn't eat.
RJ was a little down yesterday morning so his Uncle Kevin came over and they spent the afternoon watching JackAss (blog central will deny ever bringing that DVD to the ward - it's pediatrics for goodness sake) and by the end of the day he was laughing and seemed much happier. He still isn't talking very much because he was on the ventilator for so long, but he is beginning to use his voice again and we expect that to be back to normal soon.
We'll keep you posted on the menu for today.
iT BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES TO REJOICE WITH YOU IN THE FACT YOU CAN START TO EAT AGAIN!!! I WILL HAVE A DR PEPPER FOR LUNCH TODAY IN YOUR HONOR!!!!
ReplyDeleteMUCH LOVE, ANGELA NIELSEN
This is were Good news and Glad to hear it! Much love to RJ and family!
ReplyDeleteDr. Pepper is AWESOME!!!!!!
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Mmm good! Cheers to you RJ! I am so glad you can eat and drink. This should help you get stronger as well as happier! Hugs to you!
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sooooooo glad and proud of you RJ - we are so happy about the progress you are making- you are an amazing person and the Ryans love and miss you Karen
ReplyDeletewe all love DR. PEPPER!!!! yay you can eat how exciting! keep progressing . i send my regards and love for you. ( literly... youll see)
ReplyDeleteDr. Pepper is my favorite too! Though hard to find with all those silly Coke & Pepsi drinkers!
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WOO HOOO!!!! Bev from Steele Lane doing a teeny tiny happy dance!!!
ReplyDeleteRJ - You might not like this but I had a great chat with the hospital social worker today -- talking school options for you, dude! How cool is THAT???
ReplyDeleteI bet you just can't wait to get back into those math problems and grammar study and, oh, how about a few science experiments and some ancient history business? It's coming your way again soon! :) from your favorite guidance counselor......
Glad to see that you are getting better and this past few weeks have been different since you are at school.Everyone from our group at school misses you and are hoping that we will see you soon.
ReplyDelete-Brendan
So glad you're feeling better. Been thinking about you all the time!
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