Dec. 26th, Boxing Day
Jordan's bored already! By the time we went to see him in the morning he already read 5 magazines, cover to cover. After breakfast, he was told he could not have any more soft food or drink as there was a good chance he would have his surgery today. He ventured out for a short walk with his IV pole and could visit with Blayne, Natasha and Kevin. Nicole and Mark, and Carissa and Josh. He cracked some jokes and is trying to keep his spirits up.
Around 2:30 he was wheeled down to the operating room. The anesthestist explained the procedure - she would insert a camera down his nose followed by a tube for him to breathe with. Then the oral surgeon would drill two screws in his top jaw and two in his bottom jaw and wire his jaw shut.
When we saw him after the surgery, he was in alot of pain and needed morphine. Jordan is a real trooper! For someone who can't wait to eat McDonald's food, the next few weeks will be a test of patience! From now on, he will have to use a straw to drink his liquid food. Sorry Grandma ... no more pumpkin pie!
Jordan had a lot of visitors today and he tires quickly. Talking with his jaw shut is possible, but is more awkward. Please phone or text us if you are planning to visit so we can stagger the times. Thank you and we appreciate the love and concern and support you have given Jordan and us as a family. We pray that God in His wisdom can use these trials to His honor and glory.
Hey Jordan, would you like us to bring you McD's in a blender? Hope you are given lots of patience as you heal :-) We are so thankful that you have come so far already
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It is so wonderful to hear that he is doing so well! What a blessing that his personality is intact -- he is still the Jordan we all know and love! That could be so different with a head injury. Thinking of you all and praying for you all as you help Jordan recover in that all too familiar RCH.
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This is totally Amazing to read again. Thanks for keeping us all updated. Sounds like Jordan must be a real fighter! We are praising God with you for His goodness to Jordan and you and your whole families. Jodi Weening and family
ReplyDeleteSo thankful to hear of Jordans progress, the Lord has truly been good!!! May you contnue to be upheld and strengthened during the road ahead!!
ReplyDeleteThinking and praying for all of you!!! Blessings also with the wedding tomorrow!!
Bill & Marion Van Reeuwyk