Just got off the phone with Ab again - 7/16/2008 10:31 pm

TANNER'S MOM wrote: Okay finally got to talk a minute.

She is wore slick out. Spent all day in the hospital!

Here is the update.

He did raise his arm today. He did acknowledge family. She said it seemed like one step forward two steps back. She as soon as he moved his arm, then it seemed his fever spiked again. He is still very tired and still very sick. They have brought in occupational and physical therapist today. They said at this point it may be that he has to relearn everything. They are starting over with his motor skills etc. They said that may change they aren't sure. But they don't want his muscles to atrophy etc. Right now the big concern is the feeding tube. If he doesn't take more fluids they will have to do it. But the concern with that is the infection in his body so they are holding off. He did take some sips of Gatorade today. But not much. His Potassium level so way low and something else she said I can't remember is too low. His white blood cells are way to high still! So if that doesn't change then they will have to do something. Her Mom is still in a bad state. Dealing with a lot! So remember her in your prayers too.

Abbie said again this was the sugar coated version due to the kids in the room and she couldn't tell me everything. So please continue to pray for him.

If I spelled something wrong please forgive me. I am not good at medical terms.

mckayleesmom replied: Thanks for the update. Send my love to Abby and her family next time you talk to her. Tons of prayers are still being sent up.

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: Still thinking of them all!

A&A'smommy replied: Hugs to Abbie I'm still praying!!

luvmykids replied: Was it that his platelets were still low? Regardless, I'm sure they are all wiped out, emotionally and physically but I'm glad to hear he is at least awake to some degree. Thanks for the update, Mel

Kirstenmumof3 replied: Thanks for the update! Continuing to keep Nolan and his family in my prayers!

Danalana replied: He has a long way to go, but an improvement is an improvement God is much bigger!

moped replied: Thanks for the update Mel - they are in my thoughts every second

cameragirl21 replied: Thanks for the update, Mel, I'll keep her family in my prayers.

redchief replied: Thank you, Mel, for updating us.

Our Lil' Family replied: Baby steps is all they'll see right now, and that's good! We're praying!

Sarah&Mackenzie replied: Thoughts and Prayers being sent.

Brendan's_Mommy replied: Thanks for the update Mel! Abbie more prayer coming Nolan's way

happylady75 replied: Abbie I've been following your story and wanted to let you know your family is in my thoughts and prayers

jcc64 replied: Mel, please tell Abbie that she and her family are constantly in my thoughts. I just don't know what else to say-- they must all be completely spent.

BAC'sMom replied: Thanks for the update Mel. I'm still praying.

Kaitlin'smom replied: I hope they can all get rest soon. I will be continuning to think about them and pray. thanks for the update.

lesliesmom replied: Keeping the whole family in my prayers and will continue.

Crystalina replied: Thank you Mel.

kit_kats_mom replied: I'm checking in all the time for Nolan updates. Thanks for the update Mel.

Tell her we are thinking of them and sending all of our healing thoughts.

mummy2girls replied: (((HUGS))) PRAYERS STILL !!!!!!!!!!

Teesa®© replied: Thanks for the update!! I check in a few times a day to see if anything's new.

The family should be sleeping in shifts, at least. They're not doing Nolan any good by being exhausted. I know they all want to be there all the time, but I don't want them to get sick, too. Nolan's in good hands with the doctors, they need to trust that and sleep. Maybe they could ask for a cot in his room, if there's not one there already?

Keep it up, Nolan!!! We're rooting for you!!!!

My2Beauties replied: Baby steps...that's good news. I hope and pray that by tomorrow he's doing even better. My thoughts and prayers are still with the entire family.

stella6979 replied:
So true. Baby steps are better than no steps and I'll continue to keep Nolan and his entire family in my thoughts.