4-22-19
“Hello” says Walker, his first word spoken yesterday since March 16th. Then he said, “I’m sorry” to nurse staff, I think for being difficult, so sweet. Today he said, “I love you all” to his mom, dad, grandma, and auntie all watching him in rapt attention during his 2nd day of speech therapy.
Physically, he is progressing daily by standing, movements, and breathing therapy. Getting a little better each day. One of the hardest things to get set right is his medication as there are many different goals to manage at once. We had some challenges with this over the weekend but have made changes since then that have improved his condition.
Dr. Swanson was kind to stop in today to pray over Walker and to hug his mom that needs lots of love ❤️ right now. His family got together last night to share in a meal, some laughs, and fellowship of prayer. To say this situation has effected his entire family greatly would be an understatement and unfairly exclude the effect this has had on his greater community of friends and family that are praying for him daily.
His mom and dad would like to personally thank the member of the Christian group “12 Ordinary Women” that stopped by today and blessed Candy generously. Thank you!
the journey home continues......
Comments (9)
What an update for sure! Keep up the good work Walker! Your extended Barnes/Quigley/Smith family has not stopped praying and keeping up with your progress through all of this journey and we will continue!!! God is a good, good Father and He will carrying you on the days that are rough, so allow Him to. We love you tremendously and can't wait for another great update! Hugs and kisses:-)
Such good news today! I continue to pray for all of you, and send my love as well. Team Walker has many rooting for him! Hugs and prayers. Pat
From a low and weak voice today - with the help of speech therapist and device inserted in his trec - the four most beautiful words I have ever heard - with total eye contact - I LOVE YOU MEMA---
Awe... that’s beautiful.
I read this to Jake and he was happy to hear Walker speaking. We all love him so much as well as all of you. Your whole family will now be “Walker Strong”. Blessings, Sam
This is such amazing news!! I can’t imagine how great it was to hear Walker speak from his heart!! Praising God!!
I’m praising God for His healing power. How precious a gift to hear Walker’s voice again. I am praying for you every day.
Such awesome progress! God is faithful. Laura’s friends and their families are continuing to lift you all up in prayer.
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