New Pictures...

Out shopping...

Hey everybody, I went to Academy Sports today and bought shotgun shells with my gift certificate. I bought Gatlin a couple of boxes, too. Dad cooks the duck like roast with carrots and potatoes and serves it over wild rice. It is really good.
We give a lot of the ducks away and freeze some.
Dr. Elizabeth, believe it or not, I didn't have to be suctioned from 9am-1pm in the blind. I was lavaged and went back out until dark. But during the day at home I still have to be suctioned a lot. Apria only sent 100 catheters and Mom had to call and get more.
We miss the great people in Cincinnati but don't miss the hospital.
Come visit when you can.
Thanks for blogging and keep praying,
Daniel Man

Happy to be Home

Hey everybody, it is great to be home! I ate a lot on Thanksgiving and enjoyed being with my family. I did get to go hunting!!! We killed 60 ducks on Saturday. Mom said if the doctors could see me now they wouldn't believe it. Dr. Elizabeth, Mom did wear my boots and she stayed warm. Hey McCarthys, your Bengals beat our butts. I don't know what is happening to the Titans.
I went to my school today and saw some of my friends. I miss them but not the work.
Thank you to everyone for praying for me and blogging me during my hospital stay. If you get a chance stop and visit me:)
Thanks for blogging and keep praying,
Daniel Man

En Route

At 12:18 I got a call from Jessica to let you all know that Karen, Daniel and Mrs. Gunnels are on the way home!!! They called Jessica as they were turning the corner going away from the hospital. They aren’t sure how long it will take to get home, but we at least have a starting time to kind of gage their arrival home. They are obviously very excited and relieved to be heading home! Pray for a safe trip back to Franklin and for them as they settle in back at HOME!

If I hear anything else from Jessica I’ll pass the word along…

Karyn Caldwell

Bang-Bang Shrimp & Quality Brother Time

Hey everybody, I have my voice back! I have to plug my trach but you can hear me. Gatlin and I went to the teen room and shot pool. Gatlin has been practicing at home and he beat me. Then we went to the activity room and did some art things. We had Bang-Bang shrimp from Bonefish last night, it was good!! Gatlin has been suctioning my trach. He is a great brother...
I hope to be home next week but I am afraid to say and jinx it.
Thanks for blogging and keep praying,
Daniel Man

False Alarm

Hey everybody, false alarm, I didn't get to come home and I was upset with everyone. I got my enzyme, Elaprase today and began 2 other IV antibiotics. I hope I can come home Monday. The trach floor is moving to the B building on Tuesday and I want to be out of here! Dad and Gatlin are coming up Friday after school. Mom says they are my best medicine:)
I'm tired and ready for bed.
Thanks for blogging and keep praying,
Daniel Man

Looking forward to home...& Mom in hunting boots

Hey everybody, Dad made it! He did his 24 hours and he was out of here. Mom and Dad started packing up my room so I know the time to leave is just around the corner. I have a Vanderbilt home nurse for Mon.-Wed. right now. The Mutz family sent me a video of friends from school and a couple of football games. I had fun watching them. Our preacher, Brother Chip visited this week and brought me a video the church had made. I can't wait to see everyone! I can't wait to go hunting!!!! Dad said Mom may have to go the first few times to help so he was getting her some boots. I know she can't wait:) Poor Mom is so out-numbered.
Thanks for blogging and keep praying,
Daniel Man

No snoring please!

Hey everybody, I've had a good day. They changed my 8mm trach to a 7mm and it works better. I have enough air flow to cough and try to clear my airway. Dad is doing his 24 hour stay tonight. Dad, Mom and I went to the teen room for Bingo. They had pretty good prizes. I won a Texas cap and UT cap. Mom and Jean-Jean are going to the hotel tonight. I hope Dad doesn't snore:)
Thanks for blogging and keep praying,
Daniel Man

Feeling the Rain

Hey everybody, it rained here all day. My little buddy, 5 year old Manny, lives here at the hospital. We walked outside and he heard and felt the rain for the first time. This afternoon a new friend, MacKenzie and her family came to visit us. We went to the teen room and I played pool with her brother then we went to the cafeteria for ice cream.
What happened to the Titans today?
The Bengals beat the Ravens.
My infection is getting better and my trachea isn't as sore. I'm ready to go to bed. Hope to see you soon.
Thanks for blogging and keep praying,
Daniel Man

Keep praying...

Hey everybody, I was not happy when I left the OR Tues. I have a long trach that sticks out like a pipe and I don't have a voice. Dr. Wood is ordering a smaller one but it will take 5-6 weeks to get here. I slept off and on until 2 o'clock today. I was in isolation because I have an infection in my trach. My oxygen dropped last night but is up today. I am feeling better. Mom made it through the 24 hour care now Dad has his turn:) We are waiting to hear from home health care so I can come home. I hope it will be soon!!!!!! They are nice here but I am tired of it.
Thanks for blogging and keep praying,
Daniel Man

Kings in the Corner Champ

Way to go Titans!! We haven't been able to watch any of the games up here. We watched the Colts and Patriots today. I go to the OR Tues. morning for Dr. Wood to bronch me. He wants my voice back and for me to be suctioned less.
Way to go Page High Band!!!
I just beat Mom and Jean-Jean playing Kings in the Corner:)
Keep praying,
Daniel Man

Happy Saturday to ya!

Hey everybody, I'm doing better!
I want to come home. Uncle Greg came to visit me Thursday.
Thanks for the Halloween pictures. I had a good time at the hospital party. I met Indy driver Brad Jaeger. I wore the Page football jersey, the team gave me, to the party. Everyone thinks it is a New England Patriots jersey.
I'm getting my enzyme treatment today.
Thanks for blogging me. Keep praying.
Daniel Man