No, Chase has not suddenly learned to walk. The pace of his recovery has slowed down to the pace of baby steps. We are not moving backward but our forward progress is slower than what I hoped for. Having no basis for my expectations it is quite possible that his recovery is exactly on schedule.

The last 2 days have given us an overly tired, very grumpy baby. Not that I would expect any thing else after what this child has been through. We have spent long hours in the hospital doing our best to cheer him up.

The doctor is thinking that they may be able to remove his last 2 drain tubes and that should help increase his comfort level quite a bit. Sammy was able to hold him a few times today. It had a great calming effect for both mother and child.

Only time will tell what tomorrow brings. We hope and pray for the best.

Chaseton’s Grandpa