So, today is a new day. As Pastor Curt says, "God, thanks for another chance to live for you...another chance to get it right!". We had a good night. Caleb had a little pain around 1 am, but after some medicine, he slept the rest of the night. He even kicked me out of the bed.
We had another blessing yesterday...Caleb had a bacteria in his stomach called Camplobacter. Because of this, he was on room isolation. He had not left his room unless he was having a test run. They think the two different problems were coincidence, however, if he had not had the bacteria, not sure we would have kept digging to see what was wrong with him. Funny how God potentially uses even harmful things for our good. I am sure there is a sermon there, but that will wait for another day!
This morning we played a game with each other...if we could ask for anything to drink, what would we ask for (Caleb cannot eat or drink anything until his surgery is done today). I picked an iced Starbucks coffee with one cream and one shot of classic. He picked the biggest glass of orange juice ever. Another blessing is that after today, he will be able to drink or eat anything he wants including things from outside hospital. That will be huge and he cannot wait for a milkshake or smoothy later today.
You know, it is funny how small things become big deals when so many things are taken away. Last night when Caleb was having his pain, it was after he was not allowed to have anything to eat or drink. However, his throat was still hurting from the breathing tube they put in his throat for his biopsy yesterday. He let out a little cry and complained when the nurse was taking some blood and she said, "I bet I can get you a few ice cubes if you want." She brought them in and he said, "thank you VERY MUCH!" Ice cubes saved the day. I hope that as we journey through this process and even get beyond it in the near future, small things still seem huge!
Grace and Peace
Your 2nd paragraph reminds me of when Karis was born. Holly had experienced some pain that made it difficult for her to breathe. I finally coaxed her to the hospital and while trying to figure out her pain they noticed that Karis' heart had decelerated which totally shifted their attention to that issue. Because that issue did not go away she was born 8 weeks early and spent a month in the NICU. Who knows what would have happened had Holly ignored the pain and not let me take her to the hospital?
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you guys. Wish we were closer and could help out in tangible ways. Know that we are only a phone call away if you need it. Blessings on you and everyone treating Caleb.
I'm praying for you and your family.
ReplyDelete-Casey Rauscher