Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Happy Birthday TUBIE

A year ago today Yossi got his feeding tube, not so affectionately dubbed "Tubie"
Tubie is an irritating trouble maker. because of tubie, Yossi was hospitalized 5 times this year. He
attended constant doctor's appointments, and received 2 new medications. because of tubie Yossi missed tons of school and therapy, and travel and fun.

But tubie is also a lifesaver.
 now there's more fun and less force feeding.
now yossi can enjoy the pure taste of food without medicine mixed in.
 now yossi is gaining the weight he was sorely missing. he is finally growing.
Yossi's bones are stronger - gone is the constant worry that he will break or twist or bruise his limbs
Yossi has energy to play and explore
yossi has energy to reach new developmental milestones and to practice what he has already gained.

as we approach new year's im grateful for how far we've come this year and im also happy to put the trauma behind me. i have a feeling that there are good times for us ahead in 2015.

Thank you G-d for constantly leading us.

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