The Good
1. He is down to 5 meds from more than 15 at one point:
a . Pain reliever (Morphine)
b. Sedative
c. Antibiotic
d. Steroid
e. Blood flow enhancer (Viagra)
2. His fever from last night is gone.
3. The results of the surgery are excellent--his heart is now normal!
4. Shannon and I are overwhelmed with thankfullness for all of the love--emails, phone calls, visits, flowers, food, prayers, encouragement, great Doctors and Nurses, sense of God's nearness and care, peace that doesn't make sense, and each other. I mentioned to a friend via email that, oddly enough, I've never been more thankful in my life.
The Challenge
1. The x-rays of Grant's lungs seem to show quite a bit of damage. The Doctors aren't sure just how damaged they are and to what degree they will be able to heal. Starting tomorrow they are going to begin the slow process of reducing the ventilator (the thingy-ma-bob that breathes for him) to coax his lungs into working on their own. This lung issue seems to be the last crucial hurdle for Grant to overcome before he can graduate from "intensive" care to "moderate" care.
2. Shannon isn't sleeping as well as she needs to.
The Hope
1. The transition to moderate care will be an exciting one as then Grant will no longer be fighting just to live, but to live well. The Nurses tell me that if his lungs can handle it, he might only have a few more days left of this phase of his journey.
2. The Doctors are optimistic that a complete recovery is possible.
The Prayer
1. That Grant's lungs would heal completely.
2. That Shannon would sleep soundly.
Thanks again to all!
8 comments:
GO GRANT! Thank you GOD!
"I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he."
-Deuteronomy 32:3-4
We are so thankful to hear that Grant is impoving and that God is working.
We have been praying and will continue to pray that Grants lungs will heal and function normally and that Shannon will be able to find rest and get some well deserved sleep.
He truly is a beautiful baby!
In Him,
Kurt, Jessica and Ava
(the Milan Vineyard)
What tremendous progress!!!!!!!!!! You guys are on your way! I know EXACTLY what you mean about feeling thankful..even though you are going through the most challenging time in your life. Your entire perspective on life will change from this experience. You feel so grateful for your family and friends, and of course your little miracle!!!
It is so hard to sleep! We used to call the NICU 3-4 times a night. The nurses are so great about comforting you. I used to say it was good preparation for the lack of sleep you get as a new parent anyway!! :)
We know lots of the nurses! We were in room 3 and 4. Our boys were known as the "K Twins." Jake and Ben Kovachevich. Please tell our dear friends at Holden we said hello!
Thank you so much for updating the blog! This just helps all of us pray extra hard for you!
Danielle
Shannon & Jim
Great to see some photographs of "Gorgeous Grant" can't wait to see him in the flesh! Mum, Dad, Fiona, Simon & the boys all send their love and are so pleased for you that Grant is growing stronger each day.
We put the Christmas tree up today and when I hung our Michigan glove up I thought of you all just can't believe it was 18 years ago!
With our love
The Fairey's xxx
Yeah Grant! We're so proud of you for your strength on this difficult journey.
Take care of yourselves Jim and Shannon--we're still praying for all of you.
Love,
Michelle and Cooper.
Shannon, I am praying for you, your husband and mostly for your son. He is very beautiful and such a gift. Please know that all the women at CBS are praying, too. Thank you for the website. Peace to you,
Julie Whitmore (the one that liked to watch him move in your belly!)
Grant is so adorable!!! Shannon you looked fabulous after giving birth! Amazing!
I am sure that the nurses explained it is actually a good sign that your little guy is "fighting" the vent. I know it's hard for you to witness. We are all praying for the nurses to be EXTREMELY attentive to Grant and for successful weaning off the vent and meds. Continuing to pray for comfort and peace for you both and sound sleep for Shannon. Thanks for the pictures and updates. It means alot to be able to pray specifically for Grant's and your needs. Kathy Radom
Wow! We are so thankful and happy for your little family! Grant is absoultely beautiful! We will continue to pray for God to give you all strength, hope, and peace! If there is anything we can do please let us know!
Love,
Jenny and Chris McCuiston
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