Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Wed. 5/21 - update

I know if we were to look back a month ago at this time or two months ago, we would realize how much progress Caed has made. He has...I'm sure of it! However, when you're in the middle of it, sometimes time seems to stand still. Will he ever be back to normal? Tonight as we were having bath time (Caed...sponge / Reagan...bathtub), I just realized HOW MUCH I miss "normalcy." Caed used to be my "bath boy." He would ask 10x a day if he could take a bath. He loved to play in it. Now, he screams just getting wiped down with a soapy wash cloth. I know it's hard on Reagan too. She has been seeing the "angry Caed" for the first time through this. I know it scares her, and she misses him.

However...today was not too bad (overall). Continued to have vomiting / pain/ screaming. We really pushed the carnation instant breakfast today. Every hour. He did pretty well with it. At times he would throw some of it up, BUT...since about 4:30, he has kept everything down. Thank you God!

He also had a pretty active day. He had several visitors, which is good because I think it helps take his mind off of everything. He didn't speak a whole lot today. Lots of sign language or grunting.

Tomorrow morning is the dreaded dressing change (broviac). His nurse will come do that as well as draw blood. Then, at 1:00 we have an appt. with Dr. Goldthorn. Please pray for Caed tomorrow. He will definitely experience lots of anxiety.




Watering strawberries with
Great Granny



Pushing his little friend, Kaimen


playing the computer for the 1st time


going for a ride with Grandaddy & Mommy


Reagan being such a big helper

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

"Lord you have summoned Caed by name and he belongs to you. When he passes through the waters, be with him; when he passes through the rivers, do not let them sweep him away. When he walks through the fire, do not let him be burned. And when Caed emerges from these trials, let him know that you are the Lord, that you are his God, that you are the Holy One of Israel, and that you are his Savior." Isaiah 43:1-3

"Let the light of your face shine upon Caed. Fill his heart with joy, and let him lie down and sleep in peace." Psalm 4:6-8

Anonymous said...

Lord, we lift up Caed to you in preparation for tomorrow. Give him rest to wake refreshed. Give him a song in the night.

Allow him to experence the power of God. Allow him to see you at work in his life! By the power of your spirit dear Lord. Amen!

Day by Day, we see your handiwork. We trust you and are patiently waiting the process of healing little Caed. Bless him, Lord and Todd tomorrow as they meet with the doctor. We speak the mind of Christ over every question, comment & prayer! In Jesus precious holy name! Amen!

The Richardsons
Randy, Nancy, Hillary & Matt

Anonymous said...

hey
This news is good to hear. I pray that there will be no anxiety today as caed goes back to the hospital. I pray that today everthing will go as planned and it will run very smoothly. The praying continues. I love you guys and do miss you so so much. Addie 3am

Anonymous said...

I am glad to hear a good report. Caed we miss you and want you to come home. Me and my sundayschool class have been praying for you and all the people who read the blog.

TERS! said...

All 3 of your children look beautiful in this post... hold tight to those "good" moments, they will see you through.

In our thoughts,
House of Williams