Miracle

Sometimes people use the word "miracle" lightly. "I had a hectic morning, its a miracle I got to work on time." or "I didn't study at all, its a miracle I passed that test." Tonight at about 7 pm, the Putnam family learned what kind of miracles prayers bring. Until tonight, we have been expecting Trent to be in the hospital for about 2 more weeks. Almost two hours ago, his doctor pulled Trent's mom into the hall and told her that given Trent's excellent health and strength due to the physical condition he was in for cross country, the rate at which he has been healing, and most importantly,. the love and support coming from all of his family and friends.....they may release him as early as Wednesday night. This is no doubt the result of your prayers and support this past week. Early Wednesday morning,. Trent will go in for another cleaning and more hydrotherapy and at that point his doctor will reevaluate his burns and if all goes as it is supposed to, they will monitor him for the rest of the day and send him home that evening. This also means that a second round of grafts will not be needed, which is a miracle in itself. Trent will finish the remainder of his "hospital stay" at home, and will still have to make trips back down to KU Med two or three times a week, but he will be HOME. It will be a difficult two weeks, and we will still be updating so keep checking the blog! After those two weeks, there will be physical therapy and getting his body back to normal before he can return to school, but this is an enormous leap in his recovery, and it would not have happened without every single one of your prayers. Words cannot express the gratitude that Trent and his family feel to all of you for your outpouring of love and support in this difficult time. We are so, so blessed to have friends and family like you. Prayers truly are answered, and ours were tonight. Thank you again so much for everything you have done, we love you all so much.