Jacob Is Better

[Phil Lilley]

God is working a miracle in little Jacob's body and every nurse that has seen Jake from the time we got here until now, is blown away by the progress we've made. I know that there are many days ahead, but today the Doctor took surgery off the table and told us that we might be out of the ICU by Friday. We'll meet with the pulmanoligist tomorrow to find out if the chest tube can be taken out soon. Jake played with trains today and had more smiles than I've seen in a long time and I cherished everyone of them. Thank you all for your prayers as we go through this, you're words of encouragement and scripture have kept me strong and somehow allowed me to stay up for every hour that I've needed to be here with Jacob. Not to mention, provided me with the most amazing husband I could have ever asked for...who has been my rock, sitting beside me every step of the way.

And while it has had lots of ups and downs, Jake is getting better. I told one of the nurses in ICU that they need a sign at the door of ICU, "Buckle your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy ride." And that it has been! I believe that God is healing Jake and I'm more hopeful than ever that we'll be out of here soon.

Thank you again for all of your thoughts and prayers. Attached is a picture of Jake tonight, first silly face I've seen in over a week.

Blessings,

Cassie