PRAISE THE LORD!!! He was able to eat REAL food today! (8/10/14) He got the mac-n-cheese he has been asking for and over a period of time ate all of it! He also had a pancake & applesauce! He is still experiencing some pain in his tummy, but the dr’s say that is to be expected since his colon is still not completely healed and he has not had food for over 2 weeks. My in-laws were down to visit him today & they said he is smiling & happy…something else he has not done in 2 weeks. For now he does still have the liquid diet through his IV, but the dr’s expect him to be able to come home within the next few days. Although it will be with some big restrictions and the understanding that even though he does not need nurses care & IV he will still be a sick little boy who need time to recover. When asked if he wants to go home he says no, but his mommy sure is ready!!! Thanks again for your prayers. Please pray specifically that his stool returns to normal, his iv stays in place (it has been moved so many times they are running out of places to put it), and that his colon will tolerate all of this food. – Beth Bjerklund