5:01am--alarm goes off (Jason lets me sleep a few extra minutes and takes his shower, first).
5:30am--"Ohio Grandma" arrives.
6:00am--Jason and I arrive to see Isaac is in his transport isolette, ready to go to surgery. We take turns holding his hand, talking to him and praying for him.
7:30am--surgery arrives to take him to the OR.
7:30-12:30--we have one argument, Jason watches some ESPN, I do some work for some friends, we watch some Discovery Channel, we wonder what's taking so long, we check email and try to blog but the network at the hospital doesn't allow it, we eat some candy, I get some Frito's from the vending machine. We wait.
12:30--Jason sees Isaac wheeled by and we follow. Isaac did great. He DID NOT have to have an ostomy--Praise Jesus! They removed 2 segments of small intestine--2cm and 7cm. They also removed his appendix. Apparently, when they do gut surgeries they remove the appendix so it doesn't cause future problems--kill two birds with one stone even though one bird isn't causing trouble, yet. Works for me. He is still intubated (on the ventilator) but we expect this for several more days as he recovers from the anesthesia.
1pm--We head to the cafeteria--we're hungry! Deli sandwiches, soup and pop.
2pm--back to the RMDH to relieve our "Ohio Grandma." Hannah was fabulous, as usual, and has just fallen asleep.
We've had our afternoon snack and are headed to the mall to take Hannah to play for awhile.
A big sigh of relief and we are so thankful this portion of his care is over. We look forward to the next several weeks as he recovers and hopefully begins to eat for the first time in many, many weeks.
We received a few cards today...a nice surprise...and some flowers from our church family--THANK YOU, GUYS!! Lots of love.
26 comments:
Great is our God!
Wonderful! So glad to hear that he did have to have the ostomy. We will pray for a quick recovery!
Praise the Lord... I was praying for no Ostomy!! It's so awesome to see prayers answered.
Thanks for taking the time to post so soon - been praying & checking all day. So many prayers and such good news. Try to sleep - you will need to be rested when that tough little fighter heads home in time.
Praise the Lord that things went so well. Thank God for the good people around you, especially your Ohio Grandma.
Oh I have CHILLS! What a mighty God we serve!
Isaac looks so good. His skintone looks normal and he's still adorable even with all those tubes.
Surgery meds are hard on big people; can't imagine the effects on a tiny sweet pumpkin like Isaac.
Oh the plans God has for all of you..........
Katie, teary eyed with happiness
Tiff, look at the last blog!!
So happy to hear that surgery went well! Been thinking about you all day long. Give your little buddy a hug from me. And your little girl too. Of course she did wonderfully with her OH gma. She's a doll! And we are so thankful that God has guided Isaac through so much thus far. We will pray that He will continue to be faithful and bring Isaac to full recovery (and soon! so you can take him home!).
Much love!
I did blog your last one tonight without realizing what I did. I did mention that you check the last blog as I am so praying that Isaac heals in a record amount of time for the glory of the LORD! Yes I have been checking all day also but thanks for the phone call!! Yes we along with others prayed for no ostomy and the Lord was faithful!!!
I am sure that you and Jason are so relieved that this is over!! It has been a long time coming! So now just enjoy a few minutes of breathing time!!!!
Love ya, ME
so glad he did so good
kim
hudsonville ,mi
Hooray! I am glad that the surgery is OVER! Let the healing begin and bring on the bottles soon! Bless you all! My prayers continue...
jen
What can I say? I am speechless. God is so good. I just want to kiss his little cheeks and tell him how much we love him. Miss you tons and are praying continually!!!
I've been following your blog for a couple of months now and feel like I already know you. I was praying all day for your little family - asking God for a miracle and checking throughout the day for an update. Praise God for His mercies! I wish you enough...
Praise God! We serve an awesome and Almighty Physican.May he continue to bless your little family.
Bonnie (from Missouri)
You have so much to thank Jesus for!! I was hoping all went well. Glad to hear you do not have to worry with an ostimy bag. I know you would have been able to handle it, but hey one less thing to worry about!
Yay for Isaac!!!
woo hoo Isaac!!! Praise Jesus! This is just what I needed to hear tonight. Makes me smile!!
Wonderful! Hopefully Isaac is on his way to recovery now so he can finally join you at home!
I am so glad to hear that Isaac didn't need the ostomy. We came home last night & I couldn't remember your blog address until this morning. It was driving me crazy! I almost called RMH but I was afraid you would think something was wong with Isaac - I know that's what I think when they call our room or page us. Anyway, we are so happy for you guys! Go Isaac! We will be back to RMH tonight.
Your RMH pal - Jeannie
P.S. The shopping trip is scheduled for Wednesday.
so glad that is over with! now more healing can begin! I have been praying all day and wondering how it went as I wasnt at my computer until now...I will keep praying!!!
have fun wed! wish I could join you! I was with Jeannie tonight and I think you both need that day and deserve shopping!!! :-)
kendra kaufman
Still here, still praying and hoping Isaac is doing well.
Warm thoughts and well wishes that your family has had a great weekend!
We're catching up on the blog news! It's so good to see Isaac looking so absolutely chubby, and Hannah's happy face once again. Never doubt that we love and care for you all, and that you'll always have a home here, any time you need a break from Cleveland - the garage code is the same. Together with you, we will continue to discern what God's plan has in store next. We will never forget you and your worthy quest. C&S
Oh Tiff, I am so very much relieved that Isaac's surgery went good. I can't wait to see the little guy at your home :)
On Friday I had this really awesome God-moment. I listened to some music on my mp3 player ("Letters From War"). And it started raining. And I am sure you know the text. Anyway I was like "That's exactly what Isaac needs" You know: Someone to tell him everyday that he's such a great guy. And since I am not there to do that I asked Jesus to do it for me :) And I am pretty darn sure that HE did a great job as usual and told Isaac. Ask him if he got my message, okay?
Love, Maxi
Oh, and I just checked my mail box. THANK YOU! so much for the cute card. And the picture of Hannah :)
Maxi
Hey this is Gram and I am wondering what is going on with Isaac, is he off the ventilator or what?? I know that "I" am impatient as to what is going on so "please" forgive "me". I know that you have a life that does not involve blogging and Praise The Lord for that!! I am still curious!!
Christ's Love and Ours, Gram and Papa.
Gram, I'm with you - I keep checking and checking for more good news!
Hey, We are wondering what is going on!!
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