UPDATE

Jen sent the following email on Sunday:

"Parker has been off the ventilator for two full days now and he is doing really well. We are so grateful for the progress he has made but he still has a long road ahead. However, like we have said before, he has proven to be a fighter, so we know that he can make it through this. Today I was finally able to hold Parker. We sat together, cuddled and talked for about an hour. It was wonderful for me to have that time with him! We are so grateful to be Parker's parents--he is such a special little boy."

Parker continues to do well and Jason and Jen are hopeful that he will be moved out of ICU in the next few days. (That would be a nice birthday present for Parker on Wednesday, his first birthday!) Brother and Sister Wardle are feeling like it's time for them to return to their mission in Ohio, so on Monday, May 5th Amy is flying out to take over for them. Amy will stay through May 13th. We anticipate that Parker will come home during that time and Amy will be able to assist them in getting used to the daily care Parker will require. We will wait and see what help, if any, is needed after that. We are so grateful for the way the families have rallied to give their love and support to Jen and Jason--truly one of the blessings that has come out of all of this.