This morning carries a different kind of weight — not fear, but relief.
Less than two days after being admitted to intensive care, Levi is preparing to step down from the ICU and move into the next phase of monitoring. What once felt terrifying now feels cautiously hopeful.
Doctors explained that 1 gram of copper is generally considered a potentially fatal amount.
Levi was exposed to 3 grams.
Yet today, physicians report no systemic organ complications. The only current effects appear to be irritation to his esophagus and stomach — painful, but manageable. His lab results continue trending in a positive direction. Each new update brings steadier numbers and calmer breaths.
He is alert.
He is oriented.
He understands what happened.
He knows exactly where he is.
And perhaps the most comforting sign of all — he is still himself. 💛
His energy isn’t fully back yet, but that spark is there. He’s talking. He’s responding. He’s even asking to go home — a small sentence that feels enormous to those who love him.
The medical team at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center acted quickly from the moment he arrived. Specialists flushed his system, monitored his labs around the clock, and watched for any sign of internal damage. Beyond the clinical care, his family describes something equally powerful: compassion.
Nurses and doctors offered reassurance instead of blame.
Guidance instead of judgment.
Steady hands in a moment that could have unraveled anyone.
Levi is not entirely out of danger yet. The 48-hour mark since exposure remains significant, and doctors will continue to monitor him closely. Toxic exposures can shift quickly, and vigilance remains essential.
But today, the atmosphere has changed.
There is relief in the room.
There is gratitude in every update.
There is faith holding steady.
There is hope replacing panic.
And there is one sleepy, resilient little boy reminding everyone that sometimes miracles don’t look dramatic.
Sometimes they look like improving lab results.
Like quiet hospital hallways.
Like a child opening his eyes and saying, “Can I go home now?” 💛
