Greetings Powerful Prayer Warriors,

Randy has had some great “Progress Praises” today and to quote our favorite football player “We thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” for each one of them.  I (Kim) will list them for you:

1.  His Dr. told him that out of all the patients the Dr. has performed this surgery for Randy is in the top 95% – 100% for success and rapid recovery.  The Dr. is VERY happy with the condition of his tongue.

2.  Randy was able to put his finger over his trach tube and actually speak.  Brought tears to all of us to hear his words.  Certain letters are hard, like N, but once the trach is gone I believe we will begin hearing a whole lot more from the man who has so much to say.

3.  Three cheers for them removing the catheter and Randy being able to sport a nice striped pair of hospital pajama pants.

4.  They started putting liquid through his feeding tube today and he is tolerating that well.  They are doing small doses and will increase as they see how he handles the intake.

5. He sat up in a chair for over two hours.

6. He took a short “jog” down the hall.  Zach says it was about 7 yards and Terri (Randy’s sister) said he even did a little shuffle dance when his feet first hit the floor.

7.The staff continues to comment about how kind Randy is and I will second that.  He really is very grateful for all the people that touch his life right now.

He continues to ask to have the various FB posts read to him so thank you all as you continue to give him great encouragement with your words.  Randy’s “love language” is words of encouragement so he feels your love with each post, comment or like.

Thank you for praying for him and loving him,

Team Youngblood