Great News :D

Wow this is one rollercoaster ride I will be ready to get off! LOL...TJ is doing really really well. They have been telling us that he is so strong and doing so much better than they had expected. The past few days he has been progressing little by little. Hopefully tomorrow he will be off the ventilator and breathing on his own again. The nurses have been telling us every day that he keeps doing so much better than the day before. Its incredible to see how much his tiny little body is fighting to stay strong. He is slowly gaining weight again and has been back on breast milk for the last two days. That is such a blessing because through the milk he is able to receive the proper antibodies to help fight off any more infection. He seems to be digesting it really well and they up the amount they are feeding him day by day. I was able to give him a bath for the first time two nights ago. It is something so small that can be taken for granted so easily, but I was thrilled to be able to wash my little guy :D He was so funny. His eyes were open the whole time with the most suprised look on his face like "Whoa mom what are you doing to me?!" it was awesome. He is still so tiny it suprises me everytime I touch him. The swelling in his brain has basically stopped. They are sure that his bleeding has stopped and his body will absorb any extra blood or fluid that is left. His platlids and red blood count were right on track this morning which is a good indication that the virus is passing. He has been digesting his food very well which is also a good sign that the worst part is pretty much over.

We have felt everyones prayers so strongly and are so incredibly grateful for the support. It is so obvious that the Lord has been by our side through this hard time. We have felt his presence every day. I can't imagine how people who don't have our knowledge and who don't have an understanding of the gospel ever get through trials like this. I can't imagine the pain of losing a child, but even more I can't imagine not knowing there was more after this life. Not knowing that your little one was safe and waiting for your return. That knowledge is my strength. Knowing that no matter what happens to my little guy there is more after this life. This is all just a trial that we must overcome. I have such a renewed testimony of the power of the priesthood. I am beyond grateful to have a husband who can practice his priesthood authority to be a vessel for the Lord's incredible blessings. All my life I have had a father who honored his priesthood authority. I was so blessed to have that power in my childhood home. And now to have an incredible husband who could give our child a blessing and pour that power onto his tiny little body was such an amazing experience. I will be forever grateful to Tim for honoring his priesthood. For blessing our little boy to be strong and pull through all these hardships. I love the Lord and I love the power of the priesthood. I am so thankful for the support and love of my family near and far. I have such a powerful love for you all. TJ is doing very well. He will soon be transfered back to Utah Valley Medical Center and be close to us again. I know that the Lord is by his side. He is giving TJ the strength that he needs.