Maybe Soon

We finally got to see the surgeon yesterday.  She is very pleased with how Luke's eye is healing and looking, and believes that the area of infection near the brain was so small that it is being resolved with the heavy doses of antibiotics Luke has been taking.  Her recommendation will be to follow just a two week regimen of antibiotics instead of a 6 weeks one as some doctors are proposing.  We still don't know if that will mean a pic line being implanted or not.  She does not think any more imaging will be necessary. (so no MRI)

The opthamologist thinks Luke's eye is doing remarkably well and plans to see him in a month.  The only concern is lack of ability to move the eye completely up as when looking up to the ceiling.  She expects that to resolve itself over time.

Luke was able to be removed from the super antibiotic he was on, and all lab tests indicate that there were no negative effects from those!

So, we have much to be thankful for!  Please continue to pray for complete healing and that we would soon know when we can take Luke home.

I also seem to be coming down with a sinus infection and would appreciate prayers for healing.

My Mom and Aunt will be leaving tomorrow, so we'll be enjoying last moments together today.  They'll be seeing Luke in the morning and spending time with the rest of the children later today.  It's been a bittersweet visit that I'm praying will still bring many precious memories to everyone as well as a multitude of praises to God for His mercies.

Because of an amazingly generous offer from our friends to keep all of our girls for the day, we were able to take both Scribe and Little Big Man to the hospital yesterday.  We enjoyed a birthday dinner for Scribe in the lobby, topped off with birthday balloons from the Radigans.  The Poff men had a great time together in the play area, and I'm so thankful my husband knows how to just "play" so well. :)

Here are a few pictures from yesterday.  We're hoping and praying we'll find out today when Luke can come home.  Thank you again for your prayers and your concern.  We love you all!

~Scribe and Luke discovered the fun of volleyball even in a hospital

~the Men played some rounds of Uno Spin.  Did you know there are a million versions of Uno?

~glad that MeMaw is here, even in and especially because of these circumstances

~sweet birthday balloons from friends that Scribe generously let Luke keep at the hospital with him....I can't believe I forgot to get Luke balloons while he's been here!

Love,