8 February 2015
6:00 p.m.

Today the nurse and attending doctor wrote "Discharge Goals" on a marker board in Finn's room.

The goals are pretty simple:
1. breathing room air
2. tolerate oral feed

Wow. We are getting closer. Finn is still on .5 liters of air, and is receiving most of his sustenance through a feeding tube. Each day we breathes a little better, and each day he nurses a little more. Today's nurse seems to think we are still 3-5 days away from discharge. Today Kyle and I were able to give Finn a bath, and I even trimmed his hair. He's wearing a cute little romper from home and his beautiful blue eyes are shining.

A few folks on "the floor" have used the term "sub acute care facility" as a discharge option. Others have said we could be discharged even if Finn still had a feeding tube. Apparently parents can learn how to insert and check feeding tubes. I'm still praying for a full recovery and a discharge from Children's National to our home.

I know that #LoveWins! Perhaps as we creep closer to Valentine's Day we also creep closer to Finn's full and complete recovery and discharge.

There were so many positives this weekend. I don't want to leave anyone out! We've been feeling the love from all of you!

Kyle, Everett, and Bob were greeted by lots of packages and deliveries the last few days. Y'all are taking care of us and our big boy more than you know! And, I received this really cool bracelet with a metal stamped charm that says "LOVE." It will always remind me of our family's strength and support during this journey.

#FinnStrong #LoveWins t-shirts! Yesterday I had a surprise visit from a friend and she came with matching #FinnStrong t-shirts for Kyle and I. Back in the homeland my sister coordinated a t-shirt order as well! One thing is for sure . . . FinnStrong is alive and well.

I enjoyed a visit with an old friend -- we talked about her upcoming wedding and she brought Finn the cutest little outfit for Valentine's Day!

A surprise grocery delivery from a true Good Samaritan. Lots of good food for us this weekend!