Lean, Mean, Bottle-Feeding Machine

Two days ago we asked for prayers that Luke would see some great progress in both his ability to eat and the volume he was able to take.

Done and done.

Today (Monday) we arrived at the NICU to see Luke sleeping happily in a standard delivery room bassinet. Unlike our other two kids, he never had the chance to use one until now. On top of that, the oxygen is his nose was gone... the jaundice light and mask were nowhere to be seen... and next to his bed was a 40cc bottle, which Hillary had the joy of feeding to him.

He even stayed awake for some pictures before heading back to sleep.

With these encouraging signs, we're hoping (and they're hinting) we could get Luke home within a few days.

With that on the horizon, our attention turns to some larger questions. Over the last nine days, doctors have given Luke about every test one can think of, and so our big giant overarching prayers are now focused on those results, which have more to do with Luke's long term health than his short term stability. All we can say for certainty is that Luke's strength is truly incredible and in many ways dwarfs our own.

Please pray for his long term health and God's healing touch. And thank you again for all the support. We know for sure he would not be making such rapid progress without all of you.