Sunday, February 10
Day 28

From Karissa's Facebook

Back in St. Louis with Dad :) Winston and I drove up yesterday and got here about 10. He was so happy to see us this morning.... I fed him a big breakfast and it was the first time he has eaten a full meal so that is excellent. And yes, he finished it off with some ice cream. He told me... "You have no idea what it's like to have no food or water for weeks..."..... and I can't even imagine. I get grumpy if I don't eat every four hours haha. He has lost a significant amount of weight so we will try to provide extra nourishment now that he can eat real food again. He has not seen himself for almost a month.....so this morning I brought a mirror and he realized that he doesn't look half bad... just a longer beard! Still praying for full recovery of his kidneys and that his infection will be completely wiped out! Those are the main concerns as of now. I am so glad to be with him again.... wish I could be here more. It is a very long recovery process from here so we will continue to try and cheer him up and be here as much as we can!! Thank you for all the sweet messages and cards and treats.... such a blessing and it's so nice to know people care.