- the renal profusion scan showed that the left kidney is working better than the right one at the moment (Brent is not on dialysis)
- the blood flow is not at one hundred percent yet in the newly installed artificial artery, but in a few more days it should be and with that the right kidney should be more active
- blood pressure is relatively stable today
- Brent's legs and bowels are swollen still from last week's surgery - once the swelling goes down, the medical staff want Brent to get his legs moving again (his right leg is very tender as that is where they made one of the incisions from last week's surgery)
- Doctors still have no idea what is causing the seizures
- Brent is vomiting often - it's important for the vomiting to stop because he will be able to have soft foods again
- the CT of the abdomen showed that everything operated on there last week is looking great
- Brent went for surgery twenty eight today and everything went fine
Please continue to pray for full recovery for Brent. Thank you for your prayers.
Keep hoping.Keep loving.Keep praying.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENTLY!!! We can't wait for you to come home so we can celebrate properly. The days may be rough right now but you will get through it all. Just think of the party that will be held in your honor when you get home.
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Drew, Sheila and kids
Scot, Carolyn & brent:
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear those tests are completed. It's not surprising that Brent has been fearful about this day and its events. We continue to pray Brent for your complete healing in your body, and mind, and pray for your Mom and Dad too that they would experience God's peace and protection.
Reta S (Saskatoon)
Thanks for such a positive update! Happy Birthday, and we sure hope you celebrate with a peaceful night's sleep.
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Calgary, Alberta
happy birthday brent! Praying for a speedy recovery and for God to keep working miracles, the soccer game was a good one. Close right to the very end. But Messi had an amazing header, sorry Man U lost. Praying hard!
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Happy Birthday, IRONMAN BRENT. We are so grateful that the scans show that things are on the right track. We are praying that this an indication that full recovery will take place and that on your 16th birthday, you will have a HUGE party. Be sure to get your learners driver's licence right away so that your dad (and mom) can have fun practicing with you around the city - parallel parking etc!
ReplyDeleteRest well tonight, Brent! And may your parents also have a peaceful evening and sleep.
You are incredible people! A living example of God's promise that "as your days are, so shall your strength be"!
Always in our prayers. Don & Marg - Saskatoon.
a HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU BRENT!!
ReplyDeleteMartin and Rachel Schmidt
Kamloops, BC
Happy Birthday Brent!
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts & prayers continue for you & your folks.
U Roy, A Val & Tammy
In the last 90 days the entire MPICU staff have fallen in love with a handsome, brave and incredibly strong young man that some on this blog refer to as "Brently." We have watched with bated breath while he goes for surgery after surgery, we call from home on our days off and we hold this child and this family close to our hearts. Prayers and love must be the miracles that are keeping this family and Brent strong because even with medical odds against him he continues to fight. Thank you to Scott and Carolyn for the treats and the most of all for the smiles. Your strength and courage are awe inspiring and it has not gone unnoticed. You are amazing parents and Brent is as lucky to have you as you are to have him.
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MPICU RN
Hi Brent,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Brent!!Glad to read things are slowly healing. Keep getting stronger. I hope you will stop vomiting and be able to have a piece of birthday cake. Thinking of you, see you soon. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie S
Okay, the above post from Lori, RN, made me cry. Thank you to the doctors and nurses who love my family and are fighting for Brent's life as much as he is. I am Scot's sister, in Vancouver, and to the medical staff at Regina General, I just want to tell you how grateful our family is. Scot and Cary share many sentiments of how great you all are, and how compassionate, loving, and caring you all are. Cary has mentioned to me more than once that you are their ICU Family. Thank you for your exceptional care that you are giving my favourite nephew. I guess that's all I wanted to say. God bless you all.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a birthday Brent! As usual your mom spoils everyone with treats and you know you would have first dibs if you could have! We were anxiously awaiting the reports today again and we are glad to hear that everything is working okay! You are always on our minds and hearts! Scot and Car you too! Don't worry Brent, when you get through all this we will have so much to celebrate- we will have to have a party then!. we love you guys and hope to see you soon, Love, Uncle Norm Auntie Ang and girls SO HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIRACLE BOY< WE LOVE YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteHey my name is Bill Caverly, I am not sure if you got it yet but I am the guy who got the shirt for Brent signed by a bunch of the bands at YC. I just wanted to say that even though I don't know you guys I have been following the blog for a while and I have been praying for Brent and you guys. God bless you guys and we will continue praying until Brent is back home playing!!
ReplyDeleteBill Caverly
Lloydminster Sk
Happy birthday, Brent! I know this certainly isn't the way you wanted to spend this day but know that your family loves you very very much. And so many people are praying for you, we can't even count how many prayers are being said daily for you. Keep fighting, Brent, and we'll all keep praying, hoping and loving. God bless you, Scot and Cary, and give you rest.
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RSM, California
Wow! What a wonderful message from Lori RN! Thank you to you and the entire staff for caring for Brent. Thank you for also caring for Scott and Carolyn. God has answered one of our prayers by providing such genuine caring staff. From the doctors to housekeeping thank you from everyone who cares for this family. Keep fighting Brent and stay strong!
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Saskatoon
So special to read the e-mail from Lori-RN. I cried... What a blessing the medical staff has been to Brent, and to you, Scot and Carolyn. We continue to lift you to the Lord. We think of you so often....Madelaine
ReplyDeleteHey Brent! Keep fighting strong! You are my inspiration for everyday, and I never stop thinking about you. I have a super special present for you... it's not ready yet but me and Tara are working on it and I hope it will be done soon. I can't wait until it is done and you can have visitors again so that I can show it to you! I hope you like it!
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Kiersten
Brent, it constantly amazes me how many people are praying for you, sending you messages and just plain loving you. WOW! I hope you are encouraged by it all - I know I am. Keep trusting cause God's perfect plan is being worked out, even though none of us understand it yet. You are in my heart constantly.
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Hey Brently! happy birthday my friend. I'm glad all your tests that have been done shows everything is fine. I trust in the Lord that he will take care of the healing soon, that is why I have not stopped praying for you and your parents since this journey began. Continue to be strong as you always have been. Hope to see you well soon. GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER.
ReplyDeleteManny and family from Saskatoon
Hey Brent!
ReplyDeleteDo you know how much you are loved??? I read the messages on this blog, and I'm overcome with emotion!!
I was looking through the farewell book from last year, and I noticed you in several of the pictures. You are such a positive and accepting young man. You always were more than a pleasure to work with, and every day I continue to be awed by your strength.
I can't even imagine how difficult this must be for you at times, but I know you have the will to make it through and be bigger, stronger and better than ever. You are my hero! I love you lots!
God bless your medical team! It's comforting to know that they can be the support you and your parents need when your friends and family might not be able to be there. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you MPICU staff!
Peace and continued strength be with you all!
~Gwyn
Ok Brent! Your on. The next time I see you, You better be ready for For that WET WILLIE. I can hardly wait to see you again. Not sure when it will be, but hopefully it will be soon.
ReplyDeleteLOVE & KISSES Auntie Sus, Winkler,MB. There is that better?
We are still praying and trusting that you can all find comfort and strength in our amazing God! Praying for wisdom for the doctors and staff as well. Praying for healing and peace!
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Happy birthday Brent!!! We wish we could celebrate properly with you but for now prayers will have to do. You are constantly in our thoughts and we are grateful to God for you and your parents. Stay strong and keep fighting the good fight. you come from good stock (your parents) who are witnessing to us what it means to walk in faith.
ReplyDeleteGod bless!
The Dogniez's
Haven't had an update in awhile...is everything still okay? Praying for the family.
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