Friday, September 2, 2011
Back on Track
Brodie is still very very sick but at least we are stable again. His oxygen saturation is 92% and his blood gas was better than the last one. They just decreased the pressure by one on the oscillator. They took him from 17 to 20 last night so hopefully today when can get back to 17. We are still a little in shock over last night's shenanigans but we are going to move forward as is Brodie. He got a new arterial line this morning which is good. Things are moving in a better direction so I am encouraged by his progress. We just love Brodie so much and our bond gets stronger everyday. I don't want to lose him so let's keep the prayers coming. The outpouring of support and kind messages let us know that we are doing our best and we will never be able to thank each of you enough. How do you repay someone for giving you hope and love when you are at your lowest. As you go through your day today please use our situation to help you appreciate what you have and not worry about the things we cant control. I don't know what the outcome is going to be but I do know that God put Brodie here to touch each of your lives. It is up to us how we let it change us. LaVona and I will forever be changed for the better and I just pray when we go back to our "normal" lives that we will remember the things that really matter. Have a great day and it's Friday of a long weekend.
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That is good news. I pray that he remains stable. You have no idea your strength! Stay strong. Keep it up, Brodie.
So proud of what you did last night. It is not easy to argue with a physician, since they have the degree and we are only the parents, but somehow God gives us the right words and the knowledge to know when it is time. Hold tight to your convictions and remember that it is the collaboration of the team that makes the decision not just a person at night and usually not just one person. At this point, though the nurses and doctors know Brodie, you and LaVona have been with him every day of his life, you know him and God speaks to you, just listen and obey.
I remember these fighting days with James over the ventilator and the blood gas #s, they are hard days and I can't even begin to tell you how tough it will be, but I can tell you that no matter the reports they can breathe on their own even when the reports say they won't. PTL. Our God is good and obviously Brodie is a fighter; hold tight for the ride.
Prayers going up continually.
JOY in CHRIST,
JOYce
Todd, what you did last night took strength and courage, you stood up for your son and your family. Don't ever doubt that you did the right thing. Brodie has too much fight left in him.
You, O LORD, have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before the LORD in the land of the living. Psalm 116:8-9 Wow, Todd, you have given me a new appreciation for this verse. Looking forward to Brodie "walking in the land of the living" that would mean among us! Keep the faith, your story inspires my heart of gratitude for our Jesus. Continuing to pray. xxoo Fran
Thank the Lord for "Stable." Continued prayers for healing and strength.
Don't question your voice. God speaks to you for your Son's life. Doctors and nurses are just people with the best intentions, but not always the best actions. You made the right choice and He made it possible for you to make that choice! We love you all and are praying daily!
Way to Go Daddy! Sometimes God works and speaks through us....FAITH is an amazing thing and you were definately feeling the faith last night.....Keep up the fight Baby Brodie.....God is working miracles every minute of every day!
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