Update

After Leeland was sent to recovery yesterday the neurosurgeon came back to let us know that he was using both arms.  We weren't expecting to hear such good news so quickly. Like I said in my previous post, the dr.'s were hoping that Leeland's right hemisphere had already taken over most of the functions of the left, but there was no way to know for sure. I think they were as excited as we were. Once we got to the PICU it was a pretty eventful night. Lots of crying, pain, nurses and drs in and out, pain meds, blood pressure checks, blood draws, and pretty much no sleep for me and Kyle. Leeland really did as well as could be expected.  He is making little steps toward getting out of the PICU, so we should be on the main floor tonight. His Dr.'s have nothing but good things to say but really want us to focus on one day at a time. One of our struggles, even though it was expected, has been his swelling. Also, he can't wear his glasses because they push on his incision too much.   We can't put his contacts in because his eyes are swollen shut.   I can't imagine waking up in a hospital room in so much pain and not being able to see anything! He is so tough though and we are praising God for all of the small victories.  Thank you for praying with us!