We are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Caleb has been doing well. All of his numbers have been consistently good; they are gradually decreasing his medications. He is still a bit swollen, but that will decrease over time. They placed a feeding tube in his nose and starting giving him Pedialyte. This morning at 5:00 they starting him on breast milk, and at 11:00am they increased it.So I think we have turned that corner; notwithstanding that at anytime we could encounter a complication.
Caleb's next big step will be to be taken off of the ventilator. They are starting to wean him from that, and he is taking many breathes on his own. His chest tubes also still need to come out. If all goes well, that could happen tommorrow! Shortly therafter, we will be able to hold him!
What would have happened without prayer? While all of the doctors and nurses have been incredible, we will never know the major role that prayer has played in this little guy's life.
Because of the advancement of medical science and pediatric cardiology, if Caleb had been born even fifteen years earlier, it's likely he wouldn't be alive today. He has a complex heart problem, but he's alive and on his way to going home. We await to see what the Lord will do through him.
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I'm so glad to hear the Caleb is doing better. We've been praying and will continue to do so. Thank you so much for updating your blog and keeping us informed. It's been a great help. We love you guys, Kisses and hugs for Genesis.
Thank you Ileana! Please give our love to Joel, Eva, and Amanda!
The posts are so encouraging. Thank you all!!
My name is Ana. I go to your mom's church, First Spanish Presbyterian. I am the pastor's daughter. We spoke once before you left for Canada.
I just spoke with your mom and she gave an update on Caleb. Through Jesus Christ, we have the power to do anything. In my prayers I am already thanking God for Caleb's successful recovery for I believe that the miracle has already happened.
I was telling your mom about the movie “Something the Lord Made.” Is a 2004 HBO film. Is the true story about the history of the first open heart surgery which was started with “Blue Babies.” This was back in the 40’s, so you can imagine how much the medicine has advanced since then.
In this link, you can find many testimonies about adults who were once “Blue Babies.” Among these, many of the first operated babies.
http://www.hbo.com/films/stlm/shareyourstory/antonia_m.html
May God bless you, and your family.
Ana Munoz
amunoz@fumccg.org
Pat and Janet,
Praise God for that little guy. It is good to hear that he is doing good. Marta and I are praying for him as well as you both and Genesis.
If there is anything you need, please let us know.
We love you
Al, Marta, Tito, Michi, and Mely
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