8 weeks

Jackson is eight weeks old! I am so grateful for the difficulties and dangers that have caused us to not take even one breath for granted. I am also grateful for Christ in ways I never have been before. He has been a constant Help and Friend. He always understands and always cares.

Jackson is beginning to slowly make progress again. He is still having some chest tube output, though it has decreased significantly. They said he may require just a bit more tPA to dissolve any clot remnants. His vent is being weaned again. He is doing well with it though they have had to go a little slower because he's had some rapid breathing. His face looked a little less swollen to me yesterday. I'm looking forward to seeing what he looks like today! We continue to long for home, but God has given many helps to persevere and endure. Here goes day 58!