Welcome to our site about our son Brodie Dick who will join our family on August 8, 2011 at 8:00. At 22 weeks we went in to find out if we were having a boy or a girl and we found out that we were having a boy but that he may have a birth defect. After an agonizing week we found out that our son had CDH (Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia). CDH occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing the abdominal organs into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth. CDH occurs in 1 of every 2500 births and a baby with CDH is born every 10 minutes. 50% of babies diagnosed with CDH do not survive. The cause is not known. This will be a journal of our journey and will allow our family and friends to keep up to date on what is happening with us and our son Brodie. Thanks for your prayers and support!


Wednesday, August 31, 2011

The Tough Talk

At times I have felt like the doctors we trying to tell me something but I never really wanted to know what they meant and I sometimes felt like I was reading things into what they were saying. Well, this morning they spoke to us loud and clear. They said, "We have done all we can do at this point and now it is just up to him". We have all seen these words spoken in movies and in tv shows and you can't imagine what it is like to hear those words. Speaking from someone who has now heard those words it is 100 times harder than you can imagine. To hear some of the things we have heard this morning is difficult be we know that he is going to fight the good fight. It is not in our hands, the doctor's hands or even Brodie's hands. It is and always has been in God's hands. I can't say that I am going to understand or even be able to accept if we don't bring him home but I know that we will someday all be better people because of this. We will never give up on him and still believe in our hearts that we will bring him home. The last thing that the doctors said is that it is going to be a slow climb up and a fast crash down. Tough to hear but as long as he is still here and they are giving us any chance then we are going to fight. Please know that this is a difficult time but also know that I have the most wonderful wife and together trusting in God that we can make it through anything. Just pray for Brodie and that his lungs will continue to grow and strengthen. Thanks everyone for the support.

7 comments:

Suzan Kimball said...

come on Brodie...you can do it...just hang in there little buddy...one minute at a time..one hour at a time..one day at a time..we are all behind you & in it for the long haul...sending prayers each & every day...

Lindsey said...

You are all in our prayers, for Brodie to stay strong and for you to bring home your boys.

Fran said...

Praying for all of you--The LORD will fulfill His purpose for "Brodie"; your love, O LORD, endures forever--do not abandon the works of your hands. Psalm 138:8 Continuing to plead for life
Fran xxoo

Kathie said...

Father God, please give Brodie the continued strenght to fight this fight. Wrap your healing and loving arms around this sweet boy. Let LaVona and Todd feel your arms around them also. Give them all strength, courage, and peace. In your Son's name we pray.

liberatingfreedom said...

We are in continuous prayer for Brodie and for you guys. Come on Brodie! :)

Anonymous said...

We are praying for your sweet family and for an extra amount of fighting strength for Brodie right now! Hang in there little guy!!!!Jacob prays every night for God to give Brodie strength....i know those child=like faith prayers sent by the little ones are truly special to our God!!! Praying comfort, peace, wisdom and rest for each of you during these difficult days----we love you!!! libby, falk & the kids

Anonymous said...

I read your blog daily...and I am praying for Brodie & family...