Epworth Fall Festival

Happy Halloween!
Took some photos at the Fall Festival last Sunday and had some people say to me, "be sure and send some to Daniel!"
Have a great day, Dan Man!
Donnie Reed

Happy Halloween

Hey everybody, it is cool here, we don't have school on Halloween!! They have a huge party for all the kids in the hospital. I'm wearing the Page Football jersey the team gave me to the party. Dad is coming up this evening. I may have to beat him in pool:)
See you soon,
Daniel Man

"Dan in Real Life"

Hey everybody, I was excited to see Gatlin. Within a few minutes we were wrestling and mom was afraid my trach was going to pop out. She just laughed:) We had dinner as a family Friday and Saturday nights. We are getting ready to watch the Bengals and Steelers play ball. This will be a good game. You know how they act when they come to the Titan's stadium. Gatlin and I went to the teen room and shot pool. We also did some art activities. I've been sleeping better! Gatlin says I've been eating like a gorilla.
Thanks for blogging me.
Daniel Man

Tipping the scales...

Hey everybody, Barbara and Russell Lacey are coming up today to visit. Dad and Gatlin are coming up tomorrow. We will probably watch football games this weekend. I gained 2 1/2 lbs. in a week. Mom is shoving food down me:) I'm going to take a walk.
Keep praying,
Daniel Man

More visitors for Dan the Man...

Hey everybody, the Cincinnati Cyclone hockey team visited the patients in the activity room today. I had my picture taken with them and they autographed a mask for me. I went to the hospital classroom for 1 1/2 hours today. I will go each day for 2 until 4.
Thanks for your prayers,
Daniel Man

Dan the Pool Shark...

Hey everybody, I wish I was at home. I have a sleep study tonight to make sure the pressure is right on my CPAP machine. I've been to the teen room to shoot pool the last two nights.
It has been raining here all day so I didn't get to go outside.
See you soon,
Daniel Man

Go Titans!

Hey everyone, I heard the Titans won! We don't get to watch them up here. I've been outside twice today. I wanted to buy a Bengals flag but Mom won't let me put it on her car:) Uncle Greg won a golf tournament,at Nashboro, in my honor! Way to go, Uncle Greg!!
Thanks for your prayers,
Daniel Man

UFC Fighters

Hey everyone, the UFC Fighters came by my room yesterday, Rich Franklin is from Cincinnati, Houston Alexander and Wanderli Silva. They are fighting in Cincinnati tonight at 10:00. I went to the gift shop and outside today. I'm ready to come home.
Keep praying,
Daniel Man

Good report...

Hey everyone,
I went to the OR today. Dr. Wood said my trach and stents look great and I should be going home soon! I went back to the cafeteria for lunch today. It is good to get out of the room.
There is a bat hanging on the building outside my window, just in time for Halloween.
Thanks for blogging me everyone.
Keep praying,
Dan the Man

Wednesday...

Hi everybody, thanks for the new pictures. You should see the big fish that got away:)
I'm going back to the OR Friday for Dr. Wood to check my lungs and trach. I've been walking alot today. Mom and Jean-Jean got here at 1:10. They brought me Aunt Connie's mac and cheese, Ms. Barbara's spaghetti, cream corn, cooked apples and meatloaf.
Talk to you later.
Daniel Man

Gone fishin...

Nice fish Daniel! Especially for that pond. Tell Daniel along with hunting
not to forget about fishing. (I'm big on fishing)     : -)

Best,
Donnie Reed

Page Homecoming

Hi!

I got an email from Brad and I saw Daniel's blog today. Glad to hear
he is doing better. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I also
saw where we can email you photos for Daniel. Here is a photo of the
Page Homecoming presentation. Blake Hastings made the announcement
that it was dedicated to Daniel. Not sure if you saw any photos of
this or not.

Best,
Donnie Reed

Thursday's update...

Hey everybody, thank you for sending me the cards and posters. Aunt Kim and Mom hung them up in my room. All the nurses, RTs and PTs say I have the coolest room in the hospital. Aunt Kim bought really good Halloween candy and they like to come by for treats.
I have a 6 minute walk tomorrow to test my breathing endurance and my first trach change.
Keep me in your prayers.
Dan the Man

Dan the Man

Tuesday...

Hey everybody, I've been walking around all day today. I'm trying to get well to go duck hunting. Mom is making me eat alot. I had shrimp alfredo for supper. Aunt Kim, Mom and I are getting ready to play cards, Kings in the Corner.
Thanks for blogging me.
Dan the Man

Hey Friends!

Hey Friends,
I have been walking around the pod today without oxygen on my trach. It is different but I can breathe now. I have lost 11 pounds and everyone keeps telling me to eat. I haven't eaten in a month so I fill up fast. I feel better.
I'm ready to go to bed. Talk to you later. Thanks for your prayers.
I hope to see you soon.
Daniel M. Jones

Adding pictures...

Hey everyone!
For the time being, email any pictures you'd like to add to the blog to laniebwalters@yahoo.com. Daniel would love to see pictures of anything you have going on. To add a comment, click "comment" below any entry and type your message. Include your name in the text part, click anonymous, then click "publish your comment." Have a great day!

Granddaddy, Daniel, Gatlin, and Jean-Jean

The new blog!

We have set up this blog as a way to keep our friends and family updated on the latest news about Daniel. This will be a great way for us to stay connected. Feel free to post comments, pictures, or encouraging thoughts for Daniel to read.