Tuesday, June 23, 2009

For Real?

Today Luke lost the feeding tube in his nose. Tonight he'll be losing the PIC line in his leg. And tomorrow morning he'll lose the 24-hour nursing care to which he's grown accustomed since we arrived at UCLA on May 3rd.

Thanks to Luke's incredible progress with feeding and stability the last 3 days, we received discharge papers to take Luke home Wednesday morning.

As you can see in Luke's picture on the left, he was just as shocked as we were by the news.

Actually, he's rubbing his eyes after surviving a rough eye exam. Tomorrow they'll check his ears and we'd love specific prayers for his hearing and continued prayers for his long term prognosis.

But the short term is obviously OUTSTANDING, and we can't wait to strap the kid to the roof rack and take him home.
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12 comments:

  1. DanJune 23, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    ROOF rack?!?!?! No way! I will be there if it is necessary to bring him home in style!! Welcome home Luke - we are all so excited to have you start the next wonderful chapter!
    PapaDan & GramMary

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  2. GretchenJune 23, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    I think the picture says it all...WOW! What an amazing tiny fighter. We are so thrilled to hear that Luke will get to go home tomorrow!!!! We will definitely praying for his hearing.
    much love,
    Gretchen

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  3. CarrieJune 23, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Hi guys...thanks so much for sharing your trials, tribulations and joys...prayers of thanksgiving for your happy news =) Hugs,Carrie

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  4. AnonymousJune 24, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    The Eldersveld's are pumped about this great news...can't wait to meet the little man! We'll keep praying. Love you guys.

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  5. AnonymousJune 24, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Congrats, Hillary and Bob! Welcome Baby Luke to the world! Happy belated birthday Hillary and Happy Father’s Day to you Bob…
    Kallen and I will continue to pray for Luke and the rest of the family… Love, The Meyer’s (just found out yesterday)

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  6. Right Said RedJune 24, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Yeah! Happy Homecoming Luke!

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  7. Kristi & Randy AJune 24, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    We are so happy and will continue praying for you and little Luke!!!! What a cute little man! xo

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  8. AnonymousJune 24, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    hallelujah!! love, the Tweedies

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  9. AnonymousJune 24, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Such great news! So fun that all 5 of you will be under the same roof tonight!
    ~Staci Freeman

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  10. trishJune 24, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Bless all of you! I am so thrilled that prayers are consistently heard and answered by our Great God! lOVE, Trish

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  11. B-MamaJune 24, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Praise God and blessings as you all settle in!

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  12. JayJune 24, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    Oh thank goodness. We are so happy for your family. I am sure Luke is happy to be home. We love you all. --Jay and Miki

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