Brent is doing well. Here are some new facts:
- the medication Brent is on is being lowered
- the trickle feed line is off for now as there was some concern for more vomiting
- the swelling is down and Brent is looking good
- splints are being made for his feet to help strengthen the muscles in his legs, ankles, and feet
- Mom and Dad were doing exercises with him and one of them included holdng his foot and have Brent push down - he did this very well
- Carolyn (Cary) was trying to work Brent's iPod for him and she needed some assistance - Brent was able to show her what to do (Brent wanted the volume up - woohoo!)
- Brent's blood pressure was stable on Saturday - answer to prayer
- The dialysis machine was taken off around 12 noon and is still off - Brent's body is coping well without this
- Ready for this? Brent is off the respirator - he is now breathing on his own with the help of the trach
The healing process in Brent's situation is slow. Today, there is alot of good news and lots to be thankful for Brent's healing. The blog is being updated when more information is being made available. The great part about the blog being updated slowly means that is good news and nothing new to report. Scot and Carolyn (Cary) know this is going to be a long journey and are mentally bracing themselves for the months ahead. They are there for their son and God is there for all three of them.
Mind your manners.....Scot was with Brent and there was a cloth on Brent's forehead. Brent was pulling at the cloth and wanted something done to become more comfortable. Scot started asking questions and figured out through Brent's motions, lip reading that Brent wanted the cloth to be cooled down. Scot grabbed the cloth and asked Brent to say please. Brent can't talk at this moment but he can move his lips. Brent motioned with his lips, 'please'. Scot placed the cool cloth on his forehead and then asked Brent to say 'thank you'. Brent, once again, motioned with his lips, 'thank you'. Small details, yet life changing stuff.
"For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength" (Philippians 4:13, NLT, Bible) - This is where Scot and Carolyn (Cary) are getting their strength to walk through this journey.
Keep hoping.Keep loving.Keep praying.
This is awesome news! Praise the Lord!
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Who would ever think that your child wanting his iPod volume turned up would bring tears to your eyes??? What giant steps he has taken!!! We are rejoicing with you this Sunday morning-we also have a son Brent and he is getting married in June. His fiance was diagnosed with Hodgkins disease in Aug and went through a series of chemo. She had a scan this week and is officially cancer free!! We too are praising God for His healing and continue to pray for you and your family
ReplyDeleteFantastic news, our God is such an amazing God. Our prayers are still for you and will be always. Keep going in the right direction!!
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Thank you Jesus... I smiled when I read about the Ipod volume,that's soooo "teenager"... we'll continue to pray ....Shirley
ReplyDeletehaha thats so brent hahaha... this is amazing I would have never thought he would be doing this well in such a short time... hes an amazing person and I can't wait to have him back in saskatoon and at school with us... keep on fighting I know you are going to make a full recovery!!!!
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Nicole
Way to go brent awesome news guys. I cant emagine how happy you guys are with all these positive changes because i know i sure am. Wow its amaizing how prayer is being answered slowly day by day. We are praying hard for a complete and swift recovery for you brent and praying also for you scot and cary for the words to say and the things to do in the future. Good job brent keep up the fight bud!!
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Wow, just makes me feel so great all over to read some positive news. So excited that things are oving in a positive direction. Keep fighting little man, stay strong Scot and Cary. Still thinking about you all every day.
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Praise the Lord, such exciting news. Lila
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful news to hear on a Sunday morning! We rejoice with you in the small steps forward and continue to pray for strength, patience and healing for your family. Isn't amazing how we can all get so excited by the small things in life when we take the time to appreciate and are forced to slow down enough to see them - another lesson provided through a very difficult situation and the strength of an amazing young man. Continue to heal Brent - you have a multitude of prayers uplifting you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news to read on a beautiful Sunday morning! :) Give Brent a hug for us and we send HUGE hugs for you and Scot too. We continue to pray and keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
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WONDERFUL NEWS! What a testimony to God's people raising up requests to Him who is able to do more than we could ask or imagine! Still hoping, still praying, still supporting you on this journey. Can't wait for the day Brent is up front sharing his story of miraculous intervention and the strength of God's people when united for one purpose. AMEN!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat news......I knew God would bless this family. I will continue to pray.
ReplyDeleteExcellent news. We are thankful for the answered prayers and know that God will continue to be faithful to His children.
ReplyDeleteEaster is indeed a time for miracles.
YOU GO LITTLE HULK!!! We are so happy for you being off the ventilator. We just ask you for more tounge flashes to your dad and more high fives for you mom haha.
ReplyDeleteWe love you all and can't wait for your return home so we can see you all. Keep up the beautiful work Brent. Scot and Cary... you are the most amazing people I have been blessed to know. I love you both.
Hugs and love,
Drew, Sheila and kids
well i am so happy to hear the good news for both of you scott and cary it has been a rought time for you three and i know james will be so happy to hear the greats news for brent and me to am very happy now do be safe and we are thinking of you all the time and praying for you
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To Pastor Rob Clark: has Elim church set up a fund to help with Scot and Carolyn's expenses? -- which must be considerable at this time!
ReplyDeleteAny information about this would be appreciated.
With all this good progress you will have to show the nurses how to use those drum sticks like they asked!!!! You know that the better you get the more they're gonna ask you to do!
ReplyDeleteKeep it up. We love you.
Aunt Kathy
Thank You for the blog
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