Right before we took Caleb to the hospital
Waiting for surgery
We got lots of comments about our obvious preference for BYU
After surgery
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Faith instead of fear
Caleb had so much courage today! Caleb had a difficult morning because he still wasn't feeling well. When we got to the hospital and checked him in, the doctor ordered a chest x ray because he wasn't getting enough oxygen. Sure enough, he's fighting pneumonia! They all agreed that going forward with the surgery was in his best interest, so we changed him into his hospital clothes and wheeled him down the long hallway with the anesthesiologist. Saying good bye was the hardest part. I just love that little boy so much. Dallan said the last words from his mouth were "Play hard Max Hall... go BYU!" The anesthesiologist called to tell me that his intubation was smooth, and that the surgery was going well. It took a little over an hour, but everything was "smooth sailing" as our doctor put it. He told us we could see him in about 10 minutes--- but we ended up waiting for almost an hour and a half! I could sit still for a few minutes at a time then would have to pace the hallway. We were so happy to finally see him. He looked so much better than we thought he would. His color already looked so much better! We spent the evening with him, then got him all tucked in and cozy before we left to get some sleep. He still isn't feeling well, but hopefully he'll be on the mend. Right now he still isn't breathing on his own. He is being ventilated through the trach. Hopefully, his little body will remember what to do! Dallan and I have 4 training classes- 2 hours each, and then we have to take care of Caleb on our own for 12 hours before we can bring him home. I am so thankful for sweet Caleb. I am so thankful for a loving Heavenly Father who stands by our side in our most tender moments. And I'm so thankful for all of the kind words you have all shared with me. Thank you for helping me to feel faith instead of fear! Over the next few days, I'll keep Caleb's blog updated with his progress! www.winkfromheaven.blogspot.com
Right before we took Caleb to the hospital
Waiting for surgery
We got lots of comments about our obvious preference for BYU
After surgery
Right before we took Caleb to the hospital
Waiting for surgery
We got lots of comments about our obvious preference for BYU
After surgery
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7 comments:
I'm so glad that everything went smoothly. We will continue to include you in our prayers. We love you guys!!
Oh April I kept checking back yesterday, wanting to see how everything went! I am so glad. He's pictures are so sweet I could just love on him for hours! Hang in there through all of the training.
April - thanks for the update on Caleb. Our family has been praying for him and are relieved to hear that things are going well. Best wishes to your family - we're thinking of you. The pictures were adorable. He actually looks calm somehow. It's amazing the peace those spirits can bring . . .
April-
I am relieved that things went well yesterday. We will keep you in our prayers as Caleb begins the healing process. Keep strong with Faith instead of Fear. You are amazing!
Love-DanaLee
I was thinking of you a lot yesterday. I'm glad that things seem to be going well. I cannot imagine what you are going through. Good luck with everything - our prayers are with you.
April! Oh, I can't imagine how agonizing that would be to expect 10 minutes and have it stretched to 90. We'll pray that he'll get breathing on his own soon! Good luck with all the training and with taking care of the little guy. He's so lucky to have you and Dallan and so much love!
Love ya lots, Alanna
We are praying for courageous Caleb! He looks so sweet and angelic in his hospital gown. Love you guys so much!!!
cheers :)
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