Slowly returning to normal…

Not sure why but I can’t seem to rotate this picture. So everyone turn your head sideways today.
Greyson had a great night and has not required oxygen since yesterday morning (Sunday). He continues to suffer from a bit of withdrawls as the narcotics get completely out of his body. So he has not been very active, playful, or frankly happy yet. That said we did get a couple smiles out of him today and he is continuing to slowly get back to himself.
His vocal cords remained paralyzed but his surgeon came in today and looked at them (to do this he sticks a camera up Greyson’s nose while he’s awake with no medicine, Greyson was not a Dr. Boseley fan today!). We were all encouraged by the fact that their seemed to be some movement. At this point everyone is hoping that Greyson’s vocal cords will “awaken” on their own, although it is not uncommon for this to take up to a few months). We are praying God will touch them and he will soon be using his voice to praise God for his good work in his life.
So the plan is for us to hang out at the hospital for one more night, then head for home in the morning! Our only concern now will be that Greyson’s risk of aspiration will be higher due to the fact that his vocal cords do not close and open as he breaths or swallows. This means his airway is not as protected as it would be if they were functioning normally.
Anyway we are so grateful for the prayers that people are offering on Greyson’s behalf, we serve a mighty God who is not alarmed by this “complication”. We know that the God who began a good work in Greyson’s life will be faithful to carry it to completion. Greyson is God’s child and we rest comfortably (though at times with a little bit of anxiety) knowing God is at work in his life and body.