I'd been concerned about Michael's lips being still raw while the rest of his body has been drying up and healing. I suspected that maybe the Petroleum Jelly he applies a few times a day to cover his raw lips are preventing them from healing faster. First of all, I know it is derived from oil. According to one web entry, it is commonly used to treat the skin to prevent moisture loss. I thought that perhaps the Jelly was not allowing his lips to breathe and heal naturally. I finally decided to ask the nurse or doctor if there's a different kind of lip ointment he can use that's not oil based. (That's oil from the earth - the same kind you put in your cars to lubricate the engine.) The nurse subsequently produced a surgical lubricant (Surgilube) that was water based.
Michael started to apply them on his lips this morning. And I'm pleased to say that I think it is a lot better ointment. His lips actually started to dry up. I think, and the nurses think, that his lips do look better They have not bled as much as these past 10 days. Hopefully they will heal much quicker now. He was able to eat more without bleeding lips. Praise the Lord!
The doctors think he may be able to come home this week-end. But we may have to keep "mummy-fying" him at home. Know anyone who can "wrap?" It will be good to have him home again. It's been 11 days.
Again we thank everyone for praying. We want to give God all the credit and all the glory in this. We hope that this experience in Michael's life will encourage many to trust in the Lord with all their heart.
We are sorry that we haven't responded to some of your emails and/or phone calls. We'll try and do so sometime... Love to all.
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We rejoice with you. Praise the Lord for His lovingkindness!
The Santiago family
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