Forgive me for this entry, it is selfish, yet what is in my heart right now.
Yesterday Kayden did a great job walking around in the morning, but I think he over did it a bit. By the late morning he really didn't have the energy to get up and do anything. He did not sleep well yesterday, and was just a bit grumpy. He was able to eat a few ice chips, but was not interested in anything else. We got the go ahead this morning to try to do clear liquids, and we were so excited! I could almost taste going home and couldn't wait. He had some apple juice (just a couple of ounces) and gulped it right down. Later we tried chicken broth and gatoraid, but he just was not interested. Then he started getting really grumpy and saying his "bonk" hurt. We tried uping his pain killers, but that didn't help. He kept asking me to stand up with him, and once I did he threw up all over, covering me, his just washed blanket, and the floor. When I left the room to do laundry he was laying quietly, and I assume he feels much better. Mommy does not. I don't want to push him, but I feel like we just stepped back 3 days. Yesterday I was feeling like he was never going to pass gas and we would never get to leave, but now I feel mostly convinced! We are on day 9 at the hospital, and its terrible that I feel like that is forever because we are still kind of one of the "new" ones here! There are parents whose child has been in and out for 15 months, or have been here over 52 days! I guess not having a specific leave day just makes me feel like we're open ended. I feel terrible that I was pushing for him to get something to eat/drink, I just want to have my energetic little man back.
I am trying so hard to rest in Jesus during this storm, I am trying to remember that even this day is a day that the Lord has made. In what can I find to rejoice? That we know that Kayden is not ready to go home. That we have so much wonderful help and care here, that he is in better hands here than if he were home with me.
I am so thankful that Aaron and I decided to ask Bree where she wanted to go, or if she just wanted to stay with us. She actually picked somewhere closer to home (Miss Jilyn's house) than we were thinking, but she was so excited, and we do spend lots of time at the Wood's house, so it will seem as close to a normal routine as my sweet little girl can have at this point. Jilyn and her girls got to the hospital just before Kayden threw up: what a confirmation for us that we were doing the right thing! Thank you, Jilyn, for coming down to get Bree and for providing a fun and loving enviroment for her!
Please pray for patience for me, that Kayden would feel better and would not be pushed where he is not ready, that he will be able to eat soon (he is getting thin), that Bree will do awesome at the Wood's house, and that we will be going home sooner than later!
Sorry for any misspellings, I'm on a new computer and can't get spell check to work!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
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I'm sorry for the set back! My prayers for you stay aligned to your requests.
ReplyDeleteKorene- you are an amazing person!! I love that you love God and trust Jesus even in such hard circumstances.
He will give you peace, strength, and love. Keep holding to His peace- it's going to get harder before it gets better.
All my love sent your way.
Our hearts are aching (and breaking) right now for you (Korene and Aaron), little Kayden and Bree. We pray constantly that Kayden's digestive system will return to normal. How we wish we could be sick for him (sure you feel this way all the time). We read that, "nothing shall separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord" and you are in the midst of the worst storm of your lives right now and we know God is with you (Korene and Aaron) precious Kayden and sweet Bree and will carry you safely through. Again, we pray the Lord will give you His Peace - the peace that is beyond our understanding.
ReplyDeleteWe are expecting good news soon.
We love you all with all our hearts.
Grandma & Grandpa (GG)
I just read some scripture that I want to share with you. Psalm 61:1-2, "Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto you, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the Rock that is higher than I."
ReplyDeleteAlso, in James 5:14 God's Word tells us, "Is any sick among you, let him call for the elders (pastors) of the church and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick..." We felt led to call for a pastor to come anoint and pray over Ronnie when he was not expected to live during his acute illness in 2002, and we believe this act of faith, along with the prayers of so many precious Christians was the reason Ronnie lived. We had a wonderful "stranger pastor" (Ronnie's wonderful Christian nurse's pastor)come, but you have your pastor from Tigard near if you feel God leading you to do this for Kayden.
We love you all. You are always in our hearts.
Grandma and Grandpa
this is your blog, k, you're allowed to be selfish. ;) i don't think anyone blames you in feeling such a strong desire to go home. i also don't blame you for "pushing" the liquids because it's been so many days and while you want so badly for him to be able to go home i also know how hard it is for you to not let him have anything. i'm sorry that the progress is slower going than you had hoped but God knows what He's doing. you stay strong and we'll keep praying. let me know if you need anything at all. love you.
ReplyDeleteOur church continues to pray for you. We prayed for you guys specifically at our elder meeting last night, and staff meeting today. Hang in there. Here is a few verses I like.
ReplyDeletePsa 46:1
Isa 43:1-3
Psa 13
Zeph 3:17