Mon. 3/17 - update

Today started out very good. When I got to the hospital this morning to relieve Todd, he and Caed were shooting dart guns (at Mama of course) and having a fun time. You could just see relief on his face. It was so good to see his smiles again! We went for a walk to the elevator and Caed rode in a wheelchair as we went on a tour of the hospital. We took him by the cafeteria, chapel, and gift shop. (what an exciting trip!! ha!) We just thought he'd like to see something different. (he wasn't too impressed) He had some "special" visitors today, the Owen's (neighbors across the street in Celina), and Reagan and his cousin Haylee. He smiled so big when they came in the room (all 6 girls)! I know he enjoyed so much seeing them again. After they left, things began getting worse. He had more pain spells, but also suffered quite a bit today w/ anxiety. I know he is sick to death of that bed, the hospital...everything about it! Even though he doesn't feel well, in his mind I know he just wants things to be back to normal. He also threw up quite a bit more today. Normally it's about 2-3 times.....today was 7. When Dr. G came by this evening, you could tell she was a little concerned about that. Caed is only taking a few sips of juice or water each day. He can't even keep that down. But, primarily it's bile that he's throwing up. His dr. said she would give it 2 more days. If the throwing up is not better....she was going to "come up w/ a new plan." That scares me to think what that means. Obviously his digestive system just isn't working. Nothing is being able to go all the way through. That's our prayer now. Please pray things get better in the next couple of days....that the throwing up will lessen...and that the bowels will "start moving!!" (and of course for him to be in less pain) We had a couple of a good "fun times" with Caed today where he smiled, laughed, and was his old mischievous self (w/ the dart gun). They are such precious moments to us! We cling to them and pray we continue to see more and more. Oh, how we MISS that funny personality of his!! Overall, like I've said before, he is one sad little boy. (just so opposite of the real Caed) Thank you again for praying with us! We love each of you and are so grateful he is being lifted up by SO MANY on a daily basis.