SUSC Reunion and Walking On His Own

Brent with some Saskatoon United Soccer Club friends.

Brent with Erin from OT and Brent was walking on his own (no walker, no cane).

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's left knee.

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left foot.

Highlights:

Brent has been walking on his own (no cane, no walker for short distances) since last Thursday.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

10 Months and Counting

Brent with his cousin Pamela and Joe at their wedding yesterday.

Continue to pray for:
Pain in Brent's left knee.
Pain in Brent's back.

Highlights:

Went home on Christmas Day for the day.

Brent had Christmas dinner (turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables and gravy).

Went to Cousin Pam's wedding on Sunday the 27th.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

A Rider Merry Christmas to All

A Rider Christmas to all.

Thank you to all for your prayers and support on this journey this past year. They have not gone unnoticed or unappreciated.

Continue to pray for:
Pain in Brent's right knee.
Pain in Brent's back.
Pain in Brent's right thumb.
Pain in Brent's left wrist.

Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Brent with the Stanley Cup

Brent with the Stanley Cup.

Brent with Steve, Brandi, Cierra, Seth, Savanah.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's right knee.

Pain in Brent's right thumb (because of the IV line).

Highlights:

Sunday - Dec 20

Watched the Elim Kids Christmas concert on the Internet.

Watched the Season Finale of Survivor Samoa.

Monday - Dec 21

Uncle Garry and Auntie Heather stopped by for a visit.

Steve, Brandi, Cierra, Seth, Savanah stopped by for a visit.

Steven stopped by for a visit.

Shaylene and Ezra stopped by for a visit.

Brent did some hand therapy and walked with a 4 wheeled walker for 100'.

Ben stopped by for a visit.

Tuesday - Dec 22

Brent walked to the playroom and back (150').

Brent got to hold the Stanley cup - Woohoo. Yes Dad was jealous.

Pastor Shawn came and visited for a while.

Brent walked with a 4 legged walker and he walked for 100'. He also did the stairs with no problem.

Thank you for prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 296 - Waiting for Christmas

Brent with his nurse Robyn.

PRAYER CONCERN: Please pray that the entire blood clot (small marble size) will TOTALLY and COMPLETELY be healed and gone by the end of the 24th. Thanks for your prayers.

PRAISE REPORT: Brent has been given a DAY PASS to come home on Christmas Day and also for his cousin's wedding (in Saskatoon) on Sunday Dec 27th.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand.

Pain in Brent's right shoulder.

Highlights:

Thursday - Dec 17

Grandpa and Grandma Peterson stopped by for a visit.

Ben and Jenna stopped by for a visit.

Friday - Dec 18

Brent had an echo and everything is slowly shrinking to the size of a small marble.

Brent walked for over 200 m in Physio.

Shirley, Ali and Branford stopped by for a visit.
Grandpa Peterson stopped by for a visit.

Saturday - Dec 19

Pastor Marvin and Sharlaine stopped by for a visit.

Grandpa and Grandma Peterson stopped by for a visit.

Mattias, Jan, Reid and Kiersten stopped by for a visit.

Al, Robbin, Kim and Kyle stopped by for a visit.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 293 - Feeling better

Brent with his Christmas elves who decorated his room.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand.

Pain in Brent's right shoulder.

Highlights:

Monday

Brent had a Ultrasound.

Auntie Heather and Lindsay came for a visit.

Pastor Tauber came for a visit.

Tuesday

Heather and Lindsay stopped by for a visit.

Mattias and Jan, Reid and Kiersten came for a visit.

Jason stopped by for a visit.

Wednesday

Brent had a Ultrasound and Doppler ( The doppler checked the blood flow going to his liver and intestines.) All checked out good
Justin and Lindsay stopped by for a visit.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Brent Prayer Alert

Brent has been feeling nauseas and throwing up. They did blood work and his liver and kidneys are not working 100%. He has been put on IV fluids for dehydration.

Brent is not in good spirits as he is sick again.

Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Hello Again

I realize there hasn't been a blog for awhile. We were waiting for an echo and then to talk to the doctor.
Brent had an echo yesterday. The clot is considerably smaller. Praise the Lord!!!
There is some concern because the clot is not as securely attached to the wall of the heart as it once was. Please pray that it will completely disappear.

Continue to pray for:
Blood clot.
Pain in Brent's back.
Pain in Brent's left wrist.
Itchiness and nausea have decreased but still present at times.

Highlights:
Dec 7 - Monday
Grandma came and brought Resteraunt 224 for lunch.
Went for physio and walked 100 m.
Brittney and Taylor came for a visit.
Uncle Mattias, Auntie Jan, Reid, and Kiersten came for a visit.

Dec 8 - Tuesday
Grandma came to be with Brent because Carolyn went to emergancy to get her leg checked out. She has an ulcer on her right lower leg and is getting IV antibiotics for it. Please pray for it to heal quickly.
Don Stiller stopped by.
Pastor Tauber stopped by.

Dec 9 - Wednesday
Grandma came to help out again because Carolyn has IV antibiotics every 8 hours. So Grandma had to take Brent to school while Carolyn sat in emergancy getting her antibiotics.
Went to physio and walked 120m.
Dave and Marlene Bodvarson stopped by for a visit.
We had Tomas the Cook for supper. Brent and Grandma shared boneless dry ribs and caesar salad and Carolyn had chicken fingers and greek salad...YUMMY!

Dec 10 - Thursday
Grandma came to help Brent while Carolyn was at emergency for her iv antibiotics.
Josiah, Kari, Veronica, and Josh came for a visit.
Pastor Shawn stopped by.
Ben and Jenna came for a visit.
Neighbors Ray and Bea visited.
Josiah came again around supper time and had supper with Brent.

We apreciate everyones prayers and support. Our journey has been bearable only through the grace of God and People like you! THANK YOU!

Keep hoping, Keep loving, Keep praying.

Great weekend of friends and gaming

Mackenzie, Carson, and Brent.

Stacey, Alecia, and Brent.

Continue to pray for:

Itchiness, itchiness, and more itchiness.
Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in both wrists.

Highlights:

Dec 4 - Friday

Had the usual rountine of school in the morning.

Physio in the afternoon ...walked 50 m.

Was supposed to have an echo to check on the blood clot but couldn't. They plan to do it Monday.

Cary and Brent watched the movie GI Joe.

Dec 5 - Saturday

Brent had a sleep in till 10:00 am which he enjoyed VERY MUCH.

Kyle spent the afternoon and played xbox and ps3 ALL AFTERNOON.

Had pepperoni pizza for supper.

Jamie and Dustin from Regina came for a visit.

Robbin came and visited too.

Dec 6 - Sunday

Brent had another sleep.

Uncle Garry, Auntie Heather, Mackenzie, and Carson visited.

Ron and Lillian Sprentz visited.

Alecia and Stacey visited.

Jason spent the afternoon with Brent playing xbox while Mom went to pick up Grandma Peterson.

Grandma Peterson came to spend a few days.

We all had Subway for supper.

Grandma, Carolyn, and Brent played a game of Phase 10.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Fun Times

This is my little bud AJ from little peds.

Westjet elves brought me the model car in the picture (1962 Chevrolet Bel-Air).

Continue to pray for:

Itchiness

Pain in back

Pain in left and right wrist

Highlights:

Dec 1

Had a good day

Robbin, Kyle, and Kim came for a visist

Nicole and Angel came for a visit

Dec 2
Westjet elves came and brought Brent a model car (1962 Chevrolet BelAir )

Had another bone scan to find out why Brent's back hurts (no word back yet)

Had a visit from AJ ( a little friend from little peds)

Ben came for a visit

Uncle Phil came and brought Brent a chocolate milkshake

Michelle (AJ's Mom ) and AJ stopped in for a visit.

Dec 3

Ben and Jenna came for a visit

AJ came to see Brent

Lindsay came to see Carolyn and Brent

Kyle, Robbin and Kim stopped by for a visit

Ordered Verns pizza for a night snack (and shared with his nurses).

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping, Keep loving, Keep praying.

Brent is on Youtube

When we were in Regina we did an interview for the Hospital of Regina Foundation. The 2 links show you what the write up is all about and the you tube interview.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P221SVXetUU

http://www.hrf.sk.ca/Page.aspx?pid=183&srcid=-2

Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 277 - Busy day after the Rider loss

Boo Hoo. What a pathetic ending to a terrific season.
We will get back there again next season and it will end differently.
Good job Riders!!!

Brent's blood clot is getting smaller. Please pray that the echo on this coming Friday will show that it is gone. When this happens Brent will be able to once again leave the hospital for Youth and or Church.


Continue to pray for:
Pain in Brent's back.
Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist and thumb.
Pain in Brent's right knee .
Pain in Brent's right wrist.
Pray for Brent's itchiness all over his body.

Highlights:
Saturday
Danielle stopped by for a visit.
Brent watched some dancers perform in the playroom on Peds 3000.
We had Subway for supper.

Sunday
Mom went to church and Dad stayed with me.
Mattias, Jan, Reid and Kiersten stopped by for a visit.
Watched the football game.

Monday
Brent went for 2 bone scans today (to check the bump on his back).
Brent went for an echo (on his heart again - blood clot is smaller).
Brent had Physio.
Darcy, Sharon, Shelton and Sam stopped by for a visit.

Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping. Keep praying. Keep loving.

9 Months since the accident

Our beautiful monkey in the tree.

Last family picture.

GO RIDERS!!! GO RIDERS!!! GO RIDERS!!!

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist, and thumb.

Pain in Brent's right knee.

Pain in Brent's right wrist.

Pray for Brent's itchiness all over his body.

Highlights:

Thursday

Brent walked with the 2-wheeled walker for 20m (60').

Josh and Jordan stopped by for a visit.

Friday

Pastor Shawn came with breakfast from McDonald's.

Alicia stopped by for a visit.

Josh, Jordan, Barb stopped by for a visit.

Brent had an echogram done today on his heart (not much change since last time).

Cousin Pamela and Joe came by for a visit.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 272 - Good Day

Brent the babysitter.

Brent with his buds playing PS3.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist and thumb.

Pain in Brent's right knee.

Pain in Brent's right wrist.

Highlights:

Tuesday

Brent had an Utrasound and Brent can now eat again. YAH HOO!!!
Ben came and played Xbox.

Reid brought Brent a Manchester United toque from France.

Jan, Reid and Kiersten came for a visit.

Wednesday

Brent had an echo and his blood clot is smaller than on Monday. PTL!!!

Brent's heart is almost working 100%. PTL!!!

Brent babysat a little baby for awhile.

Brent worked on a 3D aircraft carrier puzzle.

Joy stopped by for a visit.

Josh came for a visit.

Brett, Debbie, Chase and Dillan came for a visit.

Rob, Karin, and Ben came for a visit.

Barb, and Jordan stopped by for a visit.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

New room to myself

Brent with Grandpa and Grandma Neufeld and Peterson.

Brent with Pastor Shawn.

YAH RIDERS !!!!!

GO GET MONTREAL !!!!!

PRAISE REPORT:

The bloood clot that Brent has is becoming smaller.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist and thumb.

Pain in Brent's right knee.

Pain in Brent's right wrist.

Pray for the itchiness all over Brent's body.

Highlights:

Riders winning the West final.

Both Grandparents were here to visit.
Robbin and Kyle were in for a visit.

Brent moved to his new room today.

Robbin stopped by for a visit.

Pastor Shawn stopped by for a visit.

Danielle stopped by for a visit.

Ray Gaertner stopped by for a visit.

Brent now has his TV, Xbox, and PS3 back in his room.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 268 - Playing Wii

Brent and Kiersten playing Wii in the Playroom at RUH on 3100.

Concerning the blog updates, when there is not a daily update there is always a reason . We understand you are concerned and we appreciate that. Please understand sometimes there are reasons why we have been unable to update daily. Please be sensitive to this.

Regarding those inquiring about the cross on the roadside ... it is not that we are forgetting Katie it is just not a priority at this time, not to mention when and if we put up a cross we would like to do it as a family.

Continue to pray for:
Pain in Brent's back.
Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist and thumb.
Pain in Brent's right knee.
Pain in Brent's right wrist.

Highlights:
Friday
Cousin Pamela stopped by for a visit.
Pastor Marvin and Sharlaine Wojda stopped by for a visit.
Dean and Joanna Skinner stopped by for a visit.
Pastor Rob, Josiah and Mark stopped by for a visit.
Grandpa and Grandma Peterson stopped by for a visit.
Uncle Mattias and Auntie Jan and Kiersten stopped by for a visit.
Played Wii with Kiersten.
Brent was up in the wheelchair 4x.

Saturday:
Guylaine stopped by for a visit.
Ken, Helen and Jason stopped by for a visit.
Played Wii with Jason.
Steven (former roomate at Peds) stopped by for a visit.
Michelle and John Myrah stopped by for a visit.
Grandpa and Grandma Peterson stopped by for a visit.
Brent was up in the wheelchair 4x.

Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Brent Prayer Alert # 4

Brent had an echo exam this morning and it shows the same as the last echo (nothing has gotten worse or better). They did notice a blood clot that has formed in his heart that is attached to the heart wall. The doctors are consulting other colleagues at Toronto Sick Children's Hospital to find out why the heart rate is so high.

Please pray that they will find some answers and the blod clot will disappear.

Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 265 - Angio went great

The Angio went great and everything is fine. The doctors are still wondering what is causing Brent's heart rate to be faster than it normally should be. Please pray for the doctor's to have knowledge and understanding why and what is causing the high heart rate.

Continue to pray for:
Pain in Brent's back.
Pain in Brent's left wrist, hand, and thumb.
Pain in Brent's right knee.
Brent's sore on his right leg is healing and getting better.
Doctor's to understand why he is having a fast heart rate.

Highlights:
The Angio went great and everything is working fine.
He had several visitors in to see him today.

Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

PRAYER ALERT - ANGIOGRAM

Hey everyone,

Brent is being prepped right now for an angiogram. Please pray:

• that Brent will not be fearful
• peace for Scot and Carolyn (Cary)
• wisdom for the medical team

Keep hoping.Keep loving.Keep praying.

Brent Prayer Alert

Brent will be having an Angio tomorrow (today as it is past midnight) around 9:00. They are checking his heart as it has been running faster than it should the last few days. It is not pumping properly.

Please pray for guidance of the physicians and those involved and to figure out what is wrong with Brent's heart as it is not pumping properly.

Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 264 - Back in the wheelchair again

Brent and Pastor Shawn out in the wheelchair for a visit.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left wrist, hand and thumb

Pain in Brent's right knee.

Brent's sore on his right leg is healing and getting better.

Highlights:

Brent was in the wheelchair 2x today for 10 minutes.

Pastor Shawn stopped by for a visit.

Robert Lehne stopped by for a visit.

Karin and Ben Shepard stopped by for a visit.

Auntie Pat and Pamela came for a vist.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep praying. Keep loving.

DEVELOPING MEDICAL ISSUES.............

Hey everyone!

This weekend has been a rough ride for the Peterson family. Brent, overall, is not feeling well and his condition deteriorated tonight. Here are the details:

• Brent is now at Royal University Hospital (RUH) here in Saskatoon
• Brent is now back in the ICU (intensive care unit)
• Brent has been losing weight and generally has not been feeling well
• There are some other medical issues occurring that the medical team is investigating
• Scot (with his parents) moved everything out of Brent's room at City Hospital
• Carolyn (Cary) stayed with Brent while the transfer was in progress

Scot and Carolyn (Cary) are obviously concerned and exhausted. Please pray for full healing for Brent and for strength/peace for Scot and Carolyn (Cary).

Keep hoping.Keep loving.Keep praying.

Prayer Alert

Brent has been feeling nauseous since Wednesday. He threw up 4 x today.

Please pray for the nausea to totally disappear.

Continue to pray for:
Pain in Brent's back.
Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist and thumb.
Pain in Brent's right knee.
Brent has a sore on his right leg.

Highlights:
Mom went to the hospital at 7:30 because Brent threw up.
Brent threw up 4x today.
Pastor Rob, Josiah, Mark and Veronica stopped by for a visit.
Watched the Disney movie Up today.
Pastor Tauber stopped by for a visit.


Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Mom and Dad are back

Mom and Dad are back by Brent's side after being away for a few days. Brent has been throwing up the last few days.

Continue to pray for:
Pain in Brent's back.
Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist and thumb.
Pain in Brent's right knee.
Brent has a sore on his right leg.

Highlights:
Brent was happy to have both Mom and Dad are back.

Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

A WALK IN THE PARK

Brent and Grandma in the park.

Brent and his pet rock. No it is not coming home Brent.

THE RIDERS ARE THE BEST, THEY'RE #1 IN THE WEST!!!

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist, and thumb.

Pain in Brent's right knee.

Highlights:

Went for a walk with Grandma in Kinsmen park yesterday.
RIDERS ARE THE BEST IN THE WEST.

Saw a hot air balloon out the hospital window today.

Went for a walk with Grandma in Kinsmeen park today.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Family feeling ill - No visitors this weekend

Brent is resting for the weekend as he is feeling tired and Mom and Dad are both under the weather.

Please don't come and visit as Brent will be resting for the weekend as the Riders BEAT UP the Stampeders.

Go Riders!!! Go Riders!!! Go Riders!!!

Continue to pray for:
Pain in Brent's back.
Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist, and thumb.
Pain in Brent's right knee.
Pray for Brent's body that it will recover.
Pray for Mom and Dad as they are both feeling sick.

Highlights:
Brent walked up 3 stairs yesterday with no problem.
Brent went to youth group again last night.

Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Halo 3 and Air Hockey

Brent and Ben playing Halo 3 ODST.

Brent showing Justin how to play air hockey. Right Brent!!!

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist, and thumb.

Pain in Brent's right knee.

Highlights:

Brent and Mom went to the Sask Abilities Council and got Brent's Ankle-Foot-Orthotics (AFO's not a UFO) readjusted and some foam padding added. Brent says they are much better to wear now. Thanks Michael.

Brent played air hockey with Justin.

Brent had wax therapy again today on his hands.

Brent went 120 metres around the big block in Rehab with 3 rest breaks (where he sat down in the wheelchair). Once again Mom had a hard time keeping up with the wheelchair as he was moving very fast again.

Ben came and played Halo 3 ODST with Brent for 2 hours.
Uncle Phil and Pamela came for a visit.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 250 - Costco and Future Shop

Brent with Michelle (One of Brent's Physiotherapists).

LOOK MA NO HANDS!!!!!

Brent with Mo Nowoselski and Mom.

Continue to pray for :

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist, and thumb.

Pain in Brent's right knee.

Highlights:

Brent walked 120 metres today with the 2 wheeled walker - Mom had a hard time keeping up to Brent with the wheelchair as she was following behind.

Went to Costco and looked at stuff and got a new jacket.

Had a hand wax therapy at Occupational Therapy.

We got supper from Chili's.

We went to Future Shop and Brent got his Xbox 360 - Brent says Thank you to all who donated money to him.

We had a visit from Mo Nowoselski.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

First time to Tommy Douglas since Feb

Brent with his friends at Tommy Douglas in the gym.

Jason and Natalie Dueck and family (Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans) stopped by and visited Brent in his RIDER room.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist, and thumb.

Pain in Brent's right knee.

Highlights:

Went to Tommy Douglas for the first time since Feb.

Jason and Natalie Dueck and family stopped by for a visit.

Had a Grilled Cheese sandwich and Mushroom soup for supper.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 248 - First Sunday service since Feb

Here's looking at you Launie.

Brent in children's church doing the actions for the songs.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist and thumb.

Pain in Brent's right knee.

Highlights:

We went to our church service for the first time since Feb 27th.

Had an awesome sleep this afternoon with the sun shining on me.

Had a visit from Uncle Mattias, Auntie Jan, Reid and Kiersten.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 247 - THE BIG PARTY

Brent with some friends after THE BIG PARTY at ELIM.

What a night for all that were there.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist and thumb

Pain in Brent's right knee

Highlights:

Went to the BIG PARTY at ELIM and handed out glow sticks to the kids.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

A visitor for Physiotherapy

Brent with Great Uncle Roy at Physio.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist and thumb

Pain in Brent's right knee

Highlights:

Had Occupational Therapy do some test on Brent's strength.

Had Great Uncle Roy come and see Brent walk with the 2 wheeled walker for about 48'.
Had a turtle shell made for Brent's stomach while riding in vehicle.

Had shrimp Scampi for supper.
Watched more Food Network again after supper.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Visitors Are Welcome

Brent is at Saskatoon City Hospital and we are letting people come to visit. We will not be at the hospital on Saturday evening or on Sunday till 5PM. Please plan your visits accordingly.

Brent with the consultation of his financier (Dad) have decide to charge a small fee ($2 person) for the privilege of visiting Brent. He wants an Xbox 360 and I told him he would have to make more money. This is Brent's plan.

LOL. Just kidding.

We love you all and are very humbled and appreciative of all the support you have given us as a family.

Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 245 - Brent out to Youth

Brent at Youth Thursday night. First time since Feb 27th. How exciting was it Brent?

Brent with his new Physiotherapist Janice.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist and thumb

Pain in Brent's right knee

Highlights:

Walked with 2 wheeled walker 2X for 5 steps in physio today.

Did some exercises on the exercise mat during physio.

Went and visited a friend in the hospital.

Went and saw the pool (where Brent will be later on in therapy).

Got a different cushion for the wheelchair.

Brent was MSNing with friends in dining room before supper.

Went to Youth and Fuddruckers.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

New Hospital - same Rider room

Brent's Rider room is back again but in a different location.

Brent's Rider room again.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist, and thumb.

Pain in Brent's right knee.

Highlights:

Had an X-ray on Brent's right knee.

Had his first session with Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT).

Took a tour of the hospital - cafeteria, courtyard cafe, auditorium, etc.

Watched the Food Network (yes that was Brent's choice).

Dad had a soccer practice tonight (yes the defibrillators do work).

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Finally home - 8 months later

Brent with his 2 chauffeurs - Darin and Jen.

Continue to pray for:
Pain in Brent's back
Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist and thumb
Pain in Brent's right knee

Highlights:
Coming back to Saskatoon
Safe trips for Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom and I
New room with a georgoeus view

Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

WELCOME HOME PETERSON FAMILY!

Hey everyone,

Scot, Carolyn (Cary) and Brent are starting a new journey (again) in their lives. Today, around 11:30 a.m., the Peterson's arrived safely in Saskatoon. Some details for you to know:

• Brent's new home is at City Hospital here in Saskatoon
• Brent will be persevering through phsyio, rehab, school work, and basically getting stronger
• Scot and Carolyn (Cary) will get to finally stay in their home
• Their pet cat will be reunited with them today

We are so thankful for the care they have received for the past eight months in Regina. However, we are thankful that Brent and his parents returned today. The healing journey is not over, it's continuing now in Saskatoon.

Due to the staff getting to know Brent and keeping him busy with physio etc - there will be no visitors permitted. Watch this blog to know when you can visit.

Psalm 136:1 "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever".

Keep hoping.Keep loving.Keep praying.

Miracles are happening through Brent and this is a great example of answers to prayer.

Heading Home

Brent with the staff from MPICU (his home for 4 months).

Brent with the staff from 6A (his home for 4 months).

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist and thumb.

Pain in Brent's knee.

A safe journey back to Saskatoon.

Highlights:

Brent went to the classroom for school today.

Brent found out at 12:00 that he was going home tomorrow.

Grandpa and Grandma Peterson came for a visit.

Went outside and walked for Physio today.

Went to MPICU and gave them a Thank You card and said goodbye.

Had Western Pizza for supper.

Took a Thank You card to 6A and had a picture with both day and night staff.

Deb from 6A stopped by for a visit.

Went to MPICU and said goodbye to the night staff.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 241 - Sunday shopping with Grandparents

Today started out with a bath and then we all went to Prima Pasta for dinner. We then went to World of Trout. Then to rider Store.

Continue to pray for:
Pain in Brent's back.
Pain in Brent's lef hand, wrist, and thumb.
Pain in Brent's right knee.

Highlights:
Had a bath.
Went to Prima Pasta for dinner.
Went to World of Trout (got another bunnyhug - an Element one the same as Dad).
Went to Rider Store.
Had McDonald's and KFC for supper.

Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 240 - Riders still #1

Brent and Dad ready for Game Day. Go Riders!!!

Brent with Rider teacher Mrs Fournier (Brent's Grade 8 teacher).

Yah Riders. Look out Hamilton get ready for a loss next week.

Continue to pray for:
Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist and thumb.

Pain in Brent's right knee.

Highlights:
Went to Rider game and Riders are still #1.

Saw Mrs Fournier and Nurse Katie at the Rider game.
Grandpa and Grandma Peterson stopped by for a visit.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

New Rider Equipment Manager

Brent behind the Equipment Manager's Desk.

Go Riders!!! Go Riders!!! Go Riders!!!

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist and thumb.

Highlights:

Brent and Dad went to the Rider practice and locker room for a tour.

Brent got a new hat and signatures again and a T-shirt.

Brent met coach Miller and Durant and Armstead and Congi.

Brent talked with Bagg and Getzlaff just like they were brother's and old friends.

Brent and Dad went to the Rider store and got a football and a stuffed Gainer.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 238 - Getting ready for Rider game

Guesss where we went for supper? No it's not Olive Garden, we only wish!!!

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand, wrist and thumb.

Highlights:

Dad went to the Rider store and got us both a Rider jersey and myself a Rider toque.

Dad and I went to get our Rider jerseys embroidered.

Dad and I went to Eastside Marios for supper.

Debbie from 6A stopped by for a visit.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 237 - Nice day for a stroll

Brent with Myles (Brent's sushi physiotherapist).

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back

Pain in Brent's left hand and wrist

Pain in Brent's left side

Highlights:

Went to Angio and had his PIC line fixed.

Stopped in at MPICU this morning for a visit (again).

Brent walked 75' in Physio today.

Brent and I strolled down 14th Ave to meet Mom at Physio.
Brent had a friend from school stopped in and visit (Joey).

We watched Transformers - Revenge of the Fallen.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

New Orthotics and Sushi

How well do you love the sushi Brent????

Continue to pray for :

Pain in Brent's back

Pain in Brent's left hand & wrist

Highlights:

Had an Ultrasound this morning to see why there is still pain on Brent's left side and stomach.

Went to Wascana Rehab to pick up new orthotics.

Brent walked 3X today on 6A.

Went to Miso's for sushi with Myles and Mom and Dad. We then went to Walmart and back to hospital.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Stuck in Bed

Me and Amanda Thiesen at the mall, had lots of fun and had lunch. I had Manchu Wok yum yum.

Me and my bud Kyle we had fun roaming around the mall making our wish list for Christmas. Hmmm I wonder what I all want.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back

Pain in Brent's left hand

Pain in Brent's stomach

Highlights:
Went to the mall with my friends on Saturday.
Watched some movies with Mom on Saturday.
Monday was a day of rest and trying to get better.
No school and no physio.

Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

PRAYER ALERT

Hey everyone!

The Peterson family is enduring great challenges this year with great optimism and trust found in God. This journey is almost eight months in the making.

Tonight, specific prayer is requested for Brent. Brent is experiencing the following:

• He has been ill all day with pain, nausea, and some vomiting
• Brent's stomach is swollen and he's experiencing some abdominal pain
• Brent was sent for X-rays and there is no blockage
• Brent is experiencing pain in his left side
• There is pain in his back
• Brent is not experiencing the flu and the medical staff is trying to figure out what is going on

Brent is so frustrated with not being well. After 234 days in the hospital, Brent is ready for life to become more fulfilling and fun. However, through his perseverance and great attitude, Brent is an inspiration to those who know him.

Pray specifically for strength for Scot and Carolyn. They are looking after Brent as well as taking care of all the necessary daily stuff. Pray for their minds to be positive and not full of worries.

Keep hoping.Keep loving.Keep praying.

Yodel (A-He-Ho)

Me and my new dog Yodel. Mom bought it for me from the gift store, she's the bestest.

Me showing off to 5A how good i can walk with little assistance (Go Tigers).

Go Riders Go!!!! Get better Weston Dressler.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand.

Highlights:

Met Mom at mental health doors.

Mom bought me a dog called Yodel.

Dad and Mom went to Reebok and Urban planet and bought me 3 new bunnyhugs.

Went to 5A and walked 25 steps for Julie, Edwin and Nancy.

Went to 5F and tried to walk up the steps.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

New Wheels & A Better Day

Brent with his "New Wheels". The only thing we will change is the UGLY Winnipeg Blue color to Rider GREEN. We need a water bottle holder installed as well.

Brent with Justin and Darren in MPICU with his new wheels.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand.

Highlights:

We went to 5F for Physio and walked 2x for about 20-25 steps each time.

New wheels arrived at 3:00 from Medichair and we went to MPICU and showed off the new wheels and walked for them.

We learned how to transfer from wheelchair to Dad and Mom's van. We took a ride to Costco and then ordered supper from Applebees and then went to BestBuy.

We had supper in Brent's room from Applebee's.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.