Today was dress up day. A class of fourth graders who have been involved with the NICU this year came for a tour; Toby was able to visit with them. In honor of the occasion, he received yet another new outfit (handmade with love) from his nurse and adorned himself from head to toe. Too cute! I think the running shoe booties are a good hint as to what we will all be doing soon to keep up with him if he continues to grow at this pace. Tobias is now 4 pounds 11 ounces and 17 1/2 inches. That's 5 inches longer than at birth! As you can see, he's looking good and plumping up well. He also made some more steps forward today towards his release. His oxygen was switched to the type of delivery system he will use at home to test how he will do with it. He seems to be doing well with the reduction in medicines that was started a few days ago. He also did very well with the two bottle feedings I gave him today. There is a definite difference in the ease with which he handled them. He should have a third one tonight, which will be an increase and movement in the right direction.
Praise God for this confidence; He has begun a good work in Tobias and will finish it.
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Today I looked back at the pictures of your son's birth. I believe he is beginning to look like a very big boy! I have followed your blog closely and prayed with you along the way. God is so good and I am sure he has taught you many lessons you will store deep in your heart for the rest of your life from all the things you have experienced since his birth. We really are such one dimensional people until God takes us through a trial that we know is beyond our own strength to endure. I pray for you and your family that you will treasue this newer deeper relationship and that God will give you opportunities to minister to others when these days become a distant memory. I know taking Toby home will be challenging as well and I pray that God will give you strength for each day and I know he will draw you even closer to himself. I pray that you will feel his presence more than ever before as you press on to a hopeful future. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with others. It has really been a blessing to me. What a beautiful boy Toby is growing into! God bless you and your family in the days ahead!
Much love to you all,
Debbie (& Bob) - friends of Charlie and Cindy from Texas
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