We have good news! As of Nathan's last MRI at the end of December, his brain abscess is finally GONE! He has 1.2cm of scar tissue left which is unchanged from his MRI in October. He is scheduled to get his line out tomorrow morning. He has to be sedated for it but it isn't supposed to take long. Up until this afternoon, I didn't really think he would get it out. He has a rash on his chest which his pediatrician treated as ringworm. However, we went to the dermatologist this afternoon and she believes it is either eczema or a fixed drug reaction. Neither are infectious so she wrote a note to the surgeon stating it was ok to pull his line. In addition to that I've also been sort of "trained" to wait for the other shoe to drop regarding Nathan's health. I know that sounds pessimistic but I feel like there's always something. Finally, I'm believing that this aspect is over and we'll be able to move on from this.
Tomorrow marks 11 days shy of one whole year that he's had a line in. He had his brain abscess drained February 1st of last year. Believe me when I say it definitely felt like MORE than a year. It was hard and exhausting and mentally and emotionally draining. But I'm definitely looking forward to this year. A year filled with less health issues and maybe more fun. We're looking forward to doing things we haven't been able to do. Nathan hasn't had a real bath since March! Since his line is in his lower abdomen and he can't get it wet, we've had to sponge bathe him. Looking forward to real baths! Looking forward to taking Nathan to the beach for the first time this summer! Looking forward to sleeping this year!
Thanks so much for all of you who've prayed for us!
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Kelly
My husband and I have one biological daughter and then followed God's call on our family to add a son through the miracle of adoption. Our little guy came home in November 2009.
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3 comments:
Wow Wow Wow...God love that little trooper! Your little man is one amazing fella. And YOU are one amazing momma. I am so excited he gets that line out TOMORROW! I bet you are singing the theme song from "Annie"! "The sun'll come out...tomorrow!" :)
What a year. I have been reflecting on our year with Kevin as we're approaching that anniversary...
God's grace is always sufficient and you have walked that everyday!
Rejoicing with you tonight! Can't wait to see the fun and new things you will get to do this year!
Love,
Laine
Hallelujah!! God is GOOD! ...and he understands the doubt and peccimisms that have a way of creaping in. We're human and that is human nature. So aren't you glad that He says that even if all we have left is the 'faith of a mustard seed, NOTHING is impossible' PTL!!! NOTHING is impossible for Him! <><
This is just the best news ~ I seriously feel like jumping out of my seat and doing the happy dance right now. If Khloe wasn't already sleeping, I'd grab her and we'd dance together!
Yes, just like Laine I am rejoicing with you this night, and cannot WAIT to see the great things God has in store for your family in the coming year! A bath... yes, isn't it funny how we take the simplest things for granted. Enjoy those baths, sweet Nathan ~ and use LOTS and LOTS of bubbles!! :)
love and hugs,
~ Tanya
Just thinking of you and sweet Nathan, and wondering how all of you are doing?! It's been awhile, so I just wanted to check in. I still have the same email, if you want to contact me that way instead!! Just know I'm thinking of you still and hope all remains well!
Have a blessed weekend! <><
love and hugs,
~ Tanya
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