October 19 Update
10/19/26-PM update on David 
Today, I watched a team of doctors move through the hallways of this ICU floor like one brilliant mind—working in tandem, rolling computers beside them. I am so impressed with how well the staff work together and communicate with one another, and how they explain things to me in a way I can understand.
One of today’s goals was to begin helping his body get rid of the excess fluid that has built up following the trauma. His body has endured so much, and healing is going to take time.
They started his tube feeding this evening to get some much-needed nutrients into his system. We were also told that his brain bleeds continue to dissipate, which is such encouraging news!
The neurology doctor came in this evening and asked him to open his eyes and squeeze her hands. He wasn’t doing either, so Baylee and I walked over to his bedside. In a voice that was very stern and loud—for me—I said, “DAVID!”
And he furrowed his eyebrows!
The three of us started laughing, and then Baylee’s and my laughter turned into tears of joy. Sometimes it’s the simple things. 
Those are the main updates for today. Thank you for continuing to pray for David and for loving our family through this. I will report again soon.
~Toni
