The Lions Cage

Update: The Lions Cage!!

March 20, 2009
Last night when we left Eli was not wanting to stay in bed. He was slowly recovering from his sedation and gaining strength and mobility. We fed him yogurt from a bowl. Before Jes could react Eli grabbed the spoon and tried to feed himself. At last our boy is back! Although his coordination is not spot on he is close to being mobile.

When we left the nurse was already saying her prayer on how Eli would do tonight. She called for assistance with a bath for Eli. A rather large muscular woman named Bertha walked in. I think Eli saw her as a challenge. That was how we left. We were down the hall about 20 feet when we heard “ Oh My God He's Strong” Jes and I laughed remembering our times in their position trying to settle down. We commented on the fact that these girls were going to have their hands full tonight.

Well this morning when Jes and I showed up, we did not know what to expect. We walked into Eli's room the crib walls were as high as they would go. There was a syringe of a heavy narcotic in the garbage. Alas the lion sleeps. Eli was covered by a blanket. There were padded restraints at the foot of the bed. Jes quickly asked if the night nurse was okay, concerned for the nurses health. Our new day nurse began to laugh. Apparently Eli was a two hands full last night. The poor girl never had a chance. She tried everything from empty non-used syringes to toys that made noise, and toys that moved. She rocked him and walked him but with no avail. She had to give in and they gave him the narcotic. That was at Midnight.

Jes and I couldn't help but laugh in joy that our boy was showing signs of improvement. Also, we have pee. Eli has started to produce short bursts of pee. Already were up to 13 cc and it's only 8:30 am.

It seems like we have been here for weeks. Thank you all again for your support. We still have a long road ahead of us not just including Eli's hospital treatment. It is a comfortable feeling to know when we need help that you all are there.


Thank You

Lewy