#2 Update on Jagger

Jagger is in the PICU, off the ventilator, and doing well. Mom reports that the nurses have all been great, and Jagger has been a real trooper. The nurses indicated that one-year olds are usually a difficult age group to care for, but they have been impressed with how sweet, laid back and 'distractable' Jagger is.
He still is hooked up to many things, some of which need to be discontinued before he can go to the regular pediatric floor. His blood pressure is high, but it seems this is fairly common after this extent of surgery. He said 'hi' to Josh, and smiled for mom (you know that made her day!)... hard to believe! I can say with absolute certainty that I would not be smiling so soon after getting my chest cut open. Aren't kids wonderful!!
Emily and Josh say the Ronald McDonald House is wonderful... a huge answer to prayer. The church that Josh works for lavished gifts on them... books for Jagger, restaurant gift certificates, paid for all expenses at the Ronald McDonald House, and much more. Praise God for these acts of kindness in such a time of need.
Mom said she would call in the morning, unless something changes tonight. She said Em was feeling quite 'helpless' tonight, as Jagger was having some pain. Please keep her in your prayers as well.