Things seem to be going well, except that we are still in the hospital. We are all ready to be done with this part of treatment, but pathology is not back yet, and Kayden is not physically ready yet either. He did much better today, his swelling has gone down a lot, he can even open his eyes almost all the way. He really seems to have a time at night where he perks up a lot, and it is very fun. He blew more bubbles again tonight, and even took a wagon ride to the play room with Bree and friend Grace. He sat and watched and did not last more than 5 minutes, but did enjoy getting out a bit. This was his second wagon ride after surgery; this morning Aaron and I went on a walk with him around for a while, and he got to see the fish eat! He seems very uncomfortable, and does not want kisses or people touching him (he gets very grumpy when they do), but we are praying that he can start weening off of the epidural soon.
There are too many people to thank for all that we have had done for us! We are so blessed to know you, to be your friends, or to be friends of your friends. Thank you all so much for EVERYTHING!
Specific prayer requests:
Kayden would get more comfortable and be able to take less epidural tomorrow. That the swelling would continue to decrease and that his oxygen will be all his own tomorrow! Also, for those of you reading this tonight, that he would sleep better tonight. He tried for about 2 1/2 hours last night to turn over and eventually managed to do so with his buns sticking up over his head, but it took crying every 15 minutes of those two hours.
Bree is ready to be home, pray that she will feel peace and a part of it all. Praise God that Kayden responded well to her tonight, he smiled and even tried to laugh at her silliness. Also pray that we would make the right decision on what to do with her (send her to someones house, or keep her close by).
And pray that God would make all of us to lie down in green pastures, and lead us beside quiet waters during this time in the valley.
Thank you all!
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How I love this picture of our sweet little boy - and how we wish we could be there with you at this time, but although we are not there physically, we are there in love, thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteWe have shed tears of concern, pain and joy (when the news is good) and our prayers have been non-stop. Along with all the other prayers for you and Kayden, my family across the U.S. are all praying along with their churches, our church and friends here, and I have sent out requests to different Internet Prayer Groups. One is especially a prayer group for cancer patients and is worldwide. The man who ministers this prayer site, Mel, is a wonderful christian man and he is constantly praying for Kayden and you and requesting updates. I have had many contacts with him in sharing prayer needs, and his heart is really touched by little Kayden's illness. Our loving God is Omnipotent, and our earnest prayers reach His heart. Prayer does change things.
We are praying for all your needs - more comfortable night for Kayden and mommy, less and less need for the epidural, good oxygen (SAT) rate, able to begin eating and every other need, and blessings on Bree. How we wish we could have spared Kayden this ordeal and you and Aaron, we can't do that, but we can uphold you constantly in prayer and loving thoughts. I know this dreadful ordeal has been so hard on you and precious little Kayden (and Bree) and all familly and friends, but God alone can bring good out of bad.
Thank you for the precious Mother's Day card from you 4 - it is my first one and I treasure it so. To think you took time to send it with all you were going through.
A wonderful verse to "think on" - Jesus says, "Peace I leave with you, My Peace I give to you, Not as the world gives do I give to you, Let not your heart be troubled, Neither let it be afraid." John 14:27. We pray this Peace for you all.
With tons of love for all,
Grandma & Grandpa (GG).
thank you for chronicling your journey and letting us all know how to pray. for all the evil of the internet, i'm so thankful that because of the internet i am aware of your suffering and can be in prayer for you all. sonny and i send our love and encouragement.
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Continuing to pray, Korene, especially that you will all be going home soon. <3
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