Peterson Family Update

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

2012-01-06T13:00:00.009-06:00

Brent and his 1991 Acura Legend - Doesn't he look happy.

James, Shelley & Brent - Aug 27, 2011

Brent at Youth Christmas Formal - Dec 2011

Family Christmas Photo - Dec 2011

Greetings from the Peterson's. We have enjoyed many blessings throughout this last year.

Since Brent was discharged from RUH late July he has enjoyed good health and a lot more freedom. He enjoyed his sleepovers just like he said he would.

In August, Brent was at his cousin James's wedding and we had lots of fun with cousins, Auntie and Uncles, and Grandpa and Grandma Neufeld staying at our house. Brent also enjoyed lots of fun in our pool in the back yard (without having to get out every few minutes because fear of a leaky bag). He invited his friends over one afternoon also to swim with him.

Another highlight this year was getting his license. He had to share a 1991 Acura Legend with his Mom until he was able to buy it for himself which he has done just recently. He had to do a lot of chauffeuring for his Mom since Carolyn's leg was hurting quite a bit and was unable to drive. Brent really hated doing this...NOT!!!! Carolyn and Scot have enjoyed freedom from having to drive Brent to youth and other functions.

Brent was not feeling well just before Christmas and spent a few days in the hospital. We told his nurses he just missed them the most at Christmas. Dr. Bruce was unable to pin point a reason for him not feeling well. Brent has a referral to see a kidney specialist sometime in the new year. Brent has been feeling good since the holidays have begun.

We spent Christmas day to the 27th with the Neufeld's and the 29th till the 1st with Grandpa and Grandma Peterson. We all missed little Phoenix this year! It has been a very wonderful and special Christmas season and feel blessed by God's greatness. Once again we'd like to thanks our blog followers for their continued prayers. May God bless each one of you for your faithfulness to our family.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Home Again ... At Last

2011-08-09T21:40:00.017-06:00

Brent was discharged from Royal University hospital on Sunday Aug.21st. He was feeling better and the Doctors and Nurses were not doing anything different from what Dad and Mom could do at home. Carolyn and Scot were grateful that the Doctors kept a watchful eye on Brent for a little longer to make sure he was tolerating a "normal" diet. The Doctors are treating his symptoms as irritated bowel syndrome. Brent is on a reduced fiber diet so his bowels will have time to heal with as little stress as possible. He still feels quite a bit of discomfort in his stomach but we've been told this could be for awhile and is to be expected after his surgery. Brent's bowels have to be retrained to function after "sleeping" for 2 1/2 years.

Our prayer is that Brent will feel perfectly well by the time he returns back to school.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Brent back in hospital - Aug 1

2011-08-01T02:15:00.026-06:00

Brent & Carolyn returned home from Regina on Tuesday. Brent felt okay till Wednesday night when Carolyn took Brent back to Emergency at Royal University Hospital. He had some chest xrays done and Brent got home Saturday morning feeling better. We all enjoyed the pool in the afternoon and went to church on Sunday but he started to feel pain in his ribs on his left side and his stomach was distended and hot to the touch.

Car just took Brent to Emergency again at 2:30AM on Monday Aug 1st.

Please pray that they will figure out the chest pain and why he still seems to have so much pain in his stomach.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Home Sweet Home...Without an Ostomy Bag! YAHOO

2011-07-26T08:58:00.018-06:00

Dad and I waiting for them to take me into the Operating room

I had McDonalds last night and it tasted AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today Brent is getting discharged from Regina General Hospital. He is very excited.

The surgery was a success. He was not allowed to have food from last Wednesday till yesterday (Monday) but supper was very tasty... McDonalds. The nurse was joking around with Brent and Dr. Saczek. Dr Saczek told him he could eat whatever he wanted but to go slow so his nurse said Brent would only have McDonald 3 times per day, he'd hold back...!

Brent would like to thank Dr. Saczek, the wonderful staff on 6A, and the visitors that came.

Brent is feeling great. He is ready to sleep in his own bed. Carolyn is loving not getting the texts or phone calls saying "I'm leaking", Scot is looking forward to have Brent's help without Brent saying "I have to go Dad, my bag is leaking" (not sure what Brent will use as an excuse now to get out of work...).

Thank You everyone for praying. God is always faithful.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Surgery 46 successful

2011-07-20T13:00:00.005-06:00

Brent went into surgery around 8:00 AM today and got out around 11:00. The surgery went well. He is resting with his favorite friend "morphine pca pump". He will be recovering for 5-7 days.
Thank you for your prayers and continued prayers as he recovers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Our God Is Faithful!

2011-07-14T08:59:00.015-06:00

Praise the Lord! This week we received the call from Regina General Hospital that Brent is booked for surgery on July 20th (8:00 AM) for the ostomy closure. We are all very excited. We have waited (impatiently) and now Brent can hardly wait to do all those things he has missed for 2 years. He says he wants to have sleep overs with his buddies (at their house!), he can hardly wait to be able to swim as long as he wants with out the worry, thankful he won't have to be constantly emptying his bag, (or have Mom nag him to empty it), not always have to worry if its going to leak and who will help him... the list goes on and on. Brent has been very blessed with the support he's had from friends and family helping him with this literal thorn in the flesh. He is looking forward to going into grade 12 without this hinderance.
Our family would like to thank you all for praying so hard that this surgery would take place.

Keep Hoping. Keep Loving. Keep Praying

Hello

2011-06-12T16:06:00.032-06:00

Brent & Phoenix

Brent, Dad & Mom at Grandpa Neufeld's 85th Birthday Party

Brent's Birthday at YC Alberta.

Hello everyone. Yes it has been quite a while since we updated you on Brent.

The boy is doing well. The only trips to the hospital have either been Dr appointments or visits to emergency for flu symptoms and getting dehydrated. Praise the Lord.

Brent is still on an oral antibiotic but we go see the infectious disease Doctor on June 14th to see whether she will continue or call it quits with the antibiotics. I am sure Brent would like to discontinue the antibiotic horse pill.

Brent will go see the surgeon in Regina on July 6th. The surgeon has plannd a wter soluable enima to see if all is okay. If all is ok (and we are praying VERY HARD that it is), the surgeon will hopefully decide on a date for the final step for the stoma to be closed and finished with. Brent was really wishing this would all be done by or during summer but the good Lord is teaching our family patience.

Some of the highlights in Brent's life lately have been spending time with his little cousin Phoenix, celebrating Grandpa Neufelds 85th birthday with a big Neufeld reunion, YC Alberta, and celebrating his own birthday.

Some things Brent is looking forward to is finishing grade 11 and no school for 2 months, being his friend Julia's grad escort, finding out how SOON he can get rid of his ostomy, helping with family camp, annual time with our camping friends, possibly getting his drivers licence, and some relaxation until he enters Grade 12.

Thank you for all your prayers and not giving up on our family when we take so long updating the blog. Our life is anything than dull, sometimes we loose track of time. We realize that for some of you, your only way of keeping updated on Brent is through this blog. We appreciate your patience.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Update on Brent

2011-03-15T21:18:00.009-06:00

Brent has been out of the hospital for a while. The Doctors decided to do an extended course of antibiotics. The surgical Doctor believes it is a deep seeded infection that never totally gets cleared up. As of now they have decided on 8 weeks of home iv antibiotics. So you got it Dad and Mom have become the administrators of this with Brent's help. Home Care comes in once a week and makes sure everything is going well and to do a dressing change on Brent's pic line.
He is on two different antibiotics - Vancomycin and Ertapenem. He receives them every 12 hours and they run over an hour and a half. Brent will go for a CT scan on March 28th. This will hopefully show if the antibiotics are working or if there is a leak that they may be missing. Their goal is to fix or find out why the infections keep reoccuring.
Brent has had a cold that seems to be lingering and a stretched groin muscle.
He has been able to keep up in school pretty well but physio has suffered because of him not feeling great.
We covet and appreciate your continued prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Remembering Katie - 2 years later

2011-02-26T11:37:00.035-06:00

We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new,

we thought about you yesterday and days before that too.

We think of you in silence, we often speak your name.

All we have are memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part,

God has you in His keeping we have you in our heart.

Tomorrow we remember our Katie Rose. She is missed every day of our lives. It is sometimes hard to believe it has been 2 years and somedays it seems like just yesterday.

Thank you to all the very special followers that have gone through this chapter in our lives with us.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Hate to say it...But Yes Brent is back in the Hospital

2011-02-17T05:22:00.010-06:00

To all our faithful prayer warriors and followers. Brent was admitted to Royal University Hospital yesterday. He came home from school on Tuesday feeling nauseous and coughing.
Wednesday his left side was hurting and the abscess was looking hot and raised. By the time the Doctors saw him it was filling up. The doctors drained it for a large amount and put a drain in again. Brent was feeling a little better but still not great in the evening.
Please pray that the Doctors will have wisdom and knowledge to finally figure out this continous reaccuring problem. Until this is totally cleared up Brent is unable to have his stoma closed. He really would love it to be gone by summer.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep Hoping. Keep Loving. Keep Praying.

Out of the Hospital

2011-01-20T23:15:00.015-06:00

Brent is out of the hospital once again. It is so good to have him home. He went to youth tonight and tomorrow he writes his 1st final exam...English.

Brent's abscess is healing nicely. Dr. Miller put a drain into the abscess on Wednesday, January 12th. They did a sinogram through the drain which showed that there was no connection between the abscess and the colon or the bowel. They also did a contrast study to see if there was still a leak in the colon. There was no leak found. So alas Brent is once again a mystery to his Doctors. We praise the Lord for healing since Brent's last contrast study on January 5th in Regina showed that there was a very small leak.

Brent is feeling good and happy to be at home in his own bed...even though he has to study and take his finals.

Now our prayer request is that since there is no leak that maybe he can have his stoma closed a little sooner than planned (they were thinking possibly July).

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Good Christmas, Happy New Year & Surgery 46

2011-01-11T18:46:00.023-06:00

Christmas at Grandpa and Grandma's place. It was special as Phoenix was there for his 1st Christmas. NOTICE THE GREEN RIDER THEME!!!!!!!

Brent with Grandpa and Grandma Neufeld in Winnipeg.

The Famous MIGHTY DUCKS of Canora Street in Winnipeg.

Christmas was great! We left for Grandpa and Grandma Peterson's on December 23. Had loads of fun with Brent's cousin, Phoenix. Grandma made a big turkey supper on the 24th. After opening presents and brunch on the 25th we left back for Saskatoon so we could get ready for the Neufeld gathering in Manitoba. We stayed at Auntie Susan's .... Brent had fun playing pool on Uncle Gord's very nice pool table. The Neufeld's got together on the 27 and 28th. Brent and Scot played broomball both nights with his Uncle's, Aunties and Cousins. What fun times!!! We then stopped at Estevan and brought in the New Year with Uncle Norm, Auntie Ang and family.

On January 5th Brent and Carolyn headed to Regina to see Dr. Saczek and have a contrast study to see if he could have the ostomy closure done. To Brent's utter disappointment there was a still a leak. Brent got very sick after the contrast study and the abscess infected and filled up. January 10th Brent was admitted to Royal University Hospital. Dr. Saczek asked Brent to see Dr. Miller, a surgeon in Saskatoon. Brent has been put on antibiotics and will have a surgery to clean the abscess site, pack it, and hopefully find out why this abscess keeps infecting and filling up.

Please pray that there will be wisdom and insight during this surgery. The sooner the leak and abscess gets cleaned up the sooner the ostomy can be closed. Brent was really hoping to not have the ostomy this summer. We put our trust in God and the wisdom of the Surgeons God has brought into our life.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Home Sweet Home

2010-11-26T21:29:00.011-06:00

After a week and three days in Royal University Hospital the Doctors gave Brent the boot. Seriously though on Monday Nov. 22nd Brent had another ultrasound and as far as the radiologist could tell there was no fluid, or even a pocket to be seen. Praise the Lord.
On Nov. 23, Carolyn and Brent went to Regina to see Dr. Saczek. Scot was unable to go so Carolyn's AWESOME friend, Heather drove to Regina with them. Brent saw Dr. Saczek on the 23rd to check out the drain sight and abscess and to answer a few questions. He felt that the hematoma could have just been a result of the extra blood thinner Brent got after the surgery. He ordered a contrast study done and a sinogram on the 24th. These tests showed that there was a possibility that the abscess may be connected to the colon. (Not guaranteed but maybe, the radiologist could not say for sure.) The contrast study showed that there was possibly a VERY small leak from the place where they had attached the intestines (the last surgery) but once again the radiologist couldn't guarantee this. Sooooo the next apointment is on Jan. 5. They will redo these tests and see what they find. See if anything has changed. If everything looks good Dr. Saczeck will do the closure of the stoma. This is Brent's deepest desire and prayer request.
Brent went back to school on Nov. 29 for a few days but came down with a cold and was having bad headaches so he once again missed school. He is getting better and will be back at school on Monday Dec. 6th. He has been trying to keep up with his studies at home. The teachers are all so great to keep him up to date through emails. Thanks to Tommy Douglas Collegiate teachers.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping.Keep loving. Keep praying.

Still in the Hospital

2010-11-17T16:55:00.011-06:00

Hi once again, just thought we would give an update.
Brent had an ultrasound on Monday and the hematoma has become smaller. It is now 8.8 x 8.3 x 4.8. It is still draining and the drain and abscess site still needs dressing changes but praise the Lord not as often. Brent will continue to be in the hospital until the drain comes out. The drain can't come out till it is draining 20 - 30 mls within a 24 hr period for 2 consecutive days in a row.
Brent is attending school in the hospital. He is doing English and Science.
Brent has had some visitors which is wonderful since it makes the days not so long. Thanks to the ones who have come.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Once again ...In Royal Universty Hospital

2010-11-12T21:18:00.014-06:00

Hello to all of Brent's family, friends, and prayer warriors. Once again we as a family ask for prayer.

Carolyn took Brent into emergency at RUH on Thursday afternoon because the abscess he had on his left side filled up again and ruptured during the night. His incision also started to bleed Thursday afternoon. The doctors gave him some antibiotics and they ordered a CT scan on the lower abdomen and left side where the abscess was. Brent was able to go home with an IV in his right arm but had to return to Emergency Friday morning. The Doctors ordered a sinogram which put a dye in the abscess to better see where and how big the abscess actually was. It measured 18.5 cm x 10 cm x 8.5 cm . The doctors then suggested putting a drain in. Brent lost a whole unit of blood since the drain was put in at around 4:15 and continues to drain. Brent felt instant relief. He had been taking extra strength tylenol and morphine at times to contol the pain.

Our prayer request are:
Brent will not have or get any infection in these abscesses.
Brent will be healthy and well for the 2nd part of his ostomy reversal which will happen in a few weeks.
Patience for Brent because even though he loves seeing all his friends (the Doctors and nurses on 3000 pediatric floor) he says "Hospital stays REALLY SUCK" .

Thank you for all your steadfast prayers!

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Surgery 45 - A HUGE Success

2010-11-04T23:06:00.007-06:00

Wednesday
Got to Regina and was admitted to 6A around 3PM on Wednesday.
Brent visited MPICU friends.
Went to Western Pizza for supper with Grandma Peterson, Dad and Mom.
Thursday
Went down for surgery around 7:15, and he went into the OR around 8:10.
He was never admitted to any of the ICU wards because he was doing so well. PTL !!!!
He got back to his room on Ward 6A around 1:30 PM.
He went for a walk with Dad for around 5 minutes tonight before bed.

Thank you to all the family and friends that came and visited today.

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

Back home from the hospital

2010-10-28T21:26:00.003-06:00

Brent came home today around 6:00. The infection still exists but he is on oral antibiotics.

We will be leaving for Regina next week on Wednesday for the ostomy surgery on Nov 4th @ 8:00 AM.

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

Brent in hospital again with infection

2010-10-20T19:53:00.006-06:00

Brent came home from school early today and developed a fever. The fever got higher as the day went on. He also was very sore on his left side (sore to the touch) where he had the infection earlier in July. He went to the hospital around 3:00 and was admitted and is now on antibiotics through IV.
Please pray that this infection will clear up soon as we will be in Regina in 2 weeks for the ostomy surgery on the 4th of November.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

1 month till surgery

2010-10-04T22:59:00.006-06:00

We found out early last week that Brent will be having the surgery for his ostomy reversal on Nov 4th in Regina.
Brent also got his learner's license last week.

Thank you for your continued prayers for this surgery and Brent's continued health.

Keep hoping Keep loving Keep praying.

Brent and new Youtube video

2010-09-11T23:08:00.010-06:00

Brent has a new video from the Hospitals of Regina Foundation.
Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8NBDXTBc8o

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Camp - AWESOME, Back to school - BOOOOOOOO!!!!!

2010-09-11T10:45:00.082-06:00

Brent, Auntie Midge, Nicole, Uncle Roy, Dad, and Auntie Val.

The whole Gang at Ikea.

Brent playing the Jumba drum.

Brent's Two Wonderful Ostomy Nurses (What great Friends!) Kiera and Alicia.

We all stopped at Frank's slide.

Brent and Kyle stuffing their face with Kiera's birthday cake.

Pirates skit with One Eye (T.J.), Two Toes (Taylor), and the three bad pirates (Pastor Ang, Brent, and Kiersten.)

Worship in the Amphitheatre.

Camp was awesome I had lots of fun. The trip out was very very long, we drove about 16 hours straight through, minus the bathroom breaks and Tim Horton's. Thanks Alicia and Kiera for being my ostomy nurses for the week of camp you both did a great job. At camp I was in the pirate skits that we do and of course I was a bad pirate. I was on the worship team and I also played the jumba for the slow worship. We had two little puppets that we called Rusty and Bucky and Pastor Angela and myself were Rusty and Bucky. All the chapels were outside, the morning services we set up in an amphitheatre then for the evening service we had to move all the equipment up to the campfire and set up so there was alot of set up and tear down each morning and night. The food was AMAZING thanks to the great cooks at Pines Bible Camp. On the way home from camp we spent 2 days in Calgary. The first day some of the group went shopping while the rest went to the Calgary Zoo. Dad and I stayed at the hotel because I was really tired. Uncle Roy, Auntie Val, Auntie Midge, Randy and Nicole came to visit Dad and I. The next day the group went to the Cross Iron mall and Kyle and I went to bass Pro Shop and had lots of fun in there.
We got back to Saskatoon around supper time and the team debriefed over supper at our house. It was great to be home.

Monday morning came and school started boooooooooo!!!!!!! I'm taking Band and playing percussion. I'm also taking English, Science and Information processing (computer). I haven't been taking my wheel chair to school as I've been walking all around.

We still haven't heard anything about a surgery date still waiting and praying.

Thanks for your prayers .

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying

Summertime Fun

2010-08-12T11:35:00.016-06:00

Auntie Dean, Tory and Phoenix with Brent.

Another tradition ...Ice cream. YUMMY!

The family having a tube ride.

Brent driving Uncle Norm's boat.

Mom insisted on putting the picture in because she thinks her boy is so goodlookin!

Welcome back to the blog. Brent has been having a very GREAT summer. Its been busy.

We had an amazing time at Emma Lake. Thank you so much Don and Maxine for giving us another year of memories.

After we returned from Emma it was time to set up the pool in the back yard. It has been such a relief on these hot days. The family has even been taking a dip before going to bed. The water has been so warm.

Brent was very excited that he could make it to his friend, Amanda's wedding. Lots of fun till the wee hours of the morning. :)

We went out to Grandma and Grandpa Peterson's for a weekend. We helped them out with some yard work and Grandma rewarded us with some fresh garden vegetables cooked in a cream sauce. Thanks Grandpa for sharing from your garden.

Grandma and Grandpa Neufeld came for a visit on the weekend of August 6 - 8th. We had lots of fun, playing some games and visiting. We all went to Uncle Phil and Auntie Pat's on Sunday the 8th.

James, Katie's very best friend and now a very dear friend to us all came for a visit this week. Brent and James went swimming, played xbox, and watched the t.v. series Numbers. We had a great time.

Brent has continued with physio 3 times a week and massage once a week.

Brent is looking forward to August 21st when he leaves with Pastor Rob and his crew that he's gotten together to do a children's camp in B.C. Good luck and traveling mercies as they go.

We have heard that there is a waiting list for Brent's ostomy reversal for 4 - 12 weeks. We are praying for sooner than later. Brent is so ready to get rid of that thing. It's cramping his summer recreation like swimming... ! Thanks for everyone and their constant prayers.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

On the road again

2010-07-18T15:19:00.013-06:00

After getting out of the hospital Brent wasn't able to go out for the whole week of teen camp but he got to go out on Friday and spend the day. It was awesome!
Brent did however get to go help out at kids camp out at Living Waters bible camp this last week. They went into Prince Albert to go swimming. Auntie Nadine met Brent at the pool with Tory and Phoenix. Thank you Auntie Dean for helping Brent out that day.
Now we are heading to Emma Lake for a break and having a fun time with Auntie Barb and the kids and Uncle Norm and Auntie Ang and their kids. This is an annual event.
It won"t be quite the same without Katie.
Brent and everyone will miss Uncle Dwayne (aka "Uncle Buck").

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Home Again

2010-07-07T17:46:00.008-06:00

Brent got discharged from Royal University Hospital this afternoon. All test and cultures came back negative for anything conclusive. The Doctors feel it was probably a virus. Brent is feeling much better. We praise the Lord for His healing once again.

Scot, Carolyn and Brent would like also thank the Doctors and Nurses at Royal University Hospital for their excellent care. Last but not least they thank everyone for their faithful prayers.
Brent may not make it out to teen camp but is looking forward to helping out at kids camp next week. Please pray for his health and safety while out there.

Keep hoping. Keep Loving. Keep praying.

Prayer Alert # (??- Not sure)

2010-07-03T21:16:00.004-06:00

Brent went to Royal University Hospital tonight around 8:00. He was feeling sick and throwing up earlier today so Carolyn took him to Emergency. They have admitted him to Pediatrics and his x-rays have came back showing nothing. They have done blood work and urine samples but we don't have any results yet.

Brent has an infection. We are not sure about anything more than that at this time. We will keep everyone posted as soon as we know more.

He is supposed to be headed to Teen Camp tomorrow. We will see what God has in store for tonight and tomorrow.

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

In My Own Room At Last!

2010-06-22T19:53:00.026-06:00

Brent and his Rider stuff.

Brent and his soccer stuff.

On June 11th and 12 Grandpa and Grandma Neufeld came to visit and we all enjoyed some GREAT Mennonite food at the MCC sale.

The last few day there has been MUCH progress.
First, Dr. Saszeck called on June 16th. He went over the procedure of Brent's ostomy reversal and got Scot and Carolyn's consent. Brent is now on the surgery list, PRAISE THE LORD! Now we wait for a date. Thank you for your prayers. Please continue to pray that the date is sooner than later.
Second, to Brent's delight school is done except for picking up his report card. Brent has completed his Social requirements to get his credit. Just waiting to see what mark he got on his final assignment which was on Napoleon Bonaparte. Brent did a 1000 word report and then gave a 4 minute Powerpoint presentation. He finished his English and Math assignments and had his Math final on Monday, June 21st. He wrote his Band final on Thursday, June17th and did a in class test on Monday (21st). He passed Band. Now Brent is looking forward to sleep in mornings and a little brain relaxation. He still has Physio 3 times a week.
Third Brent is very excited. He moved downstairs to his old bedroom and has been very busy decorating it with all his Roughrider and Soccer stuff. He says it's good to be in his own bed again, that by the way ISN'T too short as was the case in his upstairs bed.

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

What a month

2010-06-07T21:22:00.023-06:00

Brent and his "big sis" Tara

Brent and his awsome (youth pastor) Pastor Shawn

Brent and his hat stealing friend Kiersten

Thank you everyone who prayed for Brent's infection so that he would be able to go to YC Alberta. Your prayers were answered.

Brent's antibiotics are almost done and he will see the Doctor tomorrow. He has had no more pain in his side. Good sign!

Brent's trip to YC Alberta was EXCELLENT!!!! Brent and Carolyn went together on Friday night. Brent thoroughly enjoyed everything especially Thousand Foot Krutch. Carolyn realized she was WAY TO OLD for such a band.

Saturday Brent went to YC alone and hung out with the other youth from Elim. He did very well on his own. Thanks to everyone who hung out with Brent in his wheel chair area. Brent was able to get his Thousand Foot Krutch CD signed. He was thrilled with that. Brent also got to spend a lot of time with one of the performers from Junkyard Poets, Cameron Strohschein.

Sunday our family and Uncle Dwayne , Auntie Barb, Ryan, Tanner, and Jaeda all went out to Olive Garden. Yummy! This is a tradition with Uncle Dwayne. Then we all spent time at West Edmonton Mall. In the afternoon Brent and Scot went to the final session of YC. Brent and Scot thought Skillet was great. YC ended at 6:30 and it had been a long day so the family decided to stay an extra night in Edmonton instead of getting home so late and being tired the next day.

Tuesday was school in the morning and then Brent had a Fit Assessment in the afternoon. This assessment was to see how Brent was doing in his rehabilation. The assessment was Tuesday afternoon and all day Wednesday. He saw a Physiotherapists, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Chiropractor, and a Doctor. After everyone had seen Brent they discussed how best to continue Brent's rehab.

The rest of the week was school as usual.

Brent is doing well in school. If he keeps working hard he will get his Grade 10 Math and English. His Social will be almost be done but his teacher has said he can finish it during the summer. He also will take an exam in Band and if he passes he will get his Grade 10 Band credit also. We want to thank the teachers for all the extra help they have given Brent in helping Brent accomplish this goal of gettting these credits.

We still have no word on a date for the ostomy reversal. We ask for your continued prayers concerning this.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Sweet 16 and Great News

2010-05-28T09:42:00.005-06:00

Brent had a good day yesterday. In the morning when the doctors came to see Brent they told him he would be able to be discharged on Friday and he would be able to go to Edmonton to YC.
PTL!!! Thank you for all your prayers.

He was able to go to Long and McQuade and get a double sided practice drum with birthday money. He came back to the hospital and Britney and Kiersten came and brought a delicious ice cream birthday cake. We left around 5:00 and went home and had supper and then went to youth and celebrated his birthday with 3 ice cream cakes. We got back to the hospital and he had to have some IV antibiotics at 9:00 and then again at 5:00 AM. We are leaving for Edmonton as of 11:00.

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

Bad Tuesday...Worse Wednesday

2010-05-26T21:39:00.011-06:00

Daily schedule has been the norm since the last blog up until the long weekend.
On Friday May 21st Brent went out to spend some time with Grandma and Grandpa Peterson. Scot and Carolyn got some long awaited alone time. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa and Brent. Brent helped Grandpa a little outside while Grandpa was stacking wood.
On Saturday night Brent started feeling sore.
By Sunday Morning Brent was really sore, threw up a small amount and was spiking a temperature. Scot and Carolyn got to Canwood Sunday afternoon. Brent slept most of the day and had a fever. He started perking up a little by the evening but was still very sore.
We spent Monday in Canwood helping Grandpa chop down a very tall spruce tree. Brent watched from the swing. We left back for Saskatoon after supper.
Tuesday Brent went to school but came home early since everything hurt. He went to physio and did a few exercises but once again was sore. After supper Carolyn took Brent to emergency at RUH and they did some blood work and said the kidneys and liver were fine but that there was a sign of an infection. The doctor let Brent come home for night but to come back Wednesday (today) for an ultra sound on his left side. They noted fluid in the soft tissue so the vascular doctor said to put him on iv antibiotics and to be admitted to the hospital. We do not know how long he will be on iv antibiotics or how long he will be in the hospital.
Brent was supposed to be going with his school band to Red Deer, AB and then stay in Edmonton for YC Alberta. He is very disappointed because this will be the second year in a row that he has missed YC Alberta.

Please pray for God's divine healing and that Brent will still make YC Alberta. We also ask that you contimue to pray for a date for the ostomy reversal. We are all very anxious to have that done SOON.

Thank you for all your prayers and support.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Busy Weekends and Life

2010-05-11T20:22:00.022-06:00

Brent with the winners of the WCP Cup 2010 "LAOS"

Brent and one of his crazy cousins - Cari.

Hello everyone! We have been busy with life in general. After the highlight of the WCP in Regina, we also spent some time at Uncle John and Aunt Kathy's. Cousin Brian came and spent some time also .... Brent got some xbox gaming in to his delight. We had terrible weather (snow ...YUCK) but it was cozy in the house. We got back to Saskatoon late Sunday afternoon. It was great to get home.

On Tuesday, May 4th Brent had an Echogram again. Praise the Lord it showed nothing in fact the Dr. said that there was no sign that there had ever been a blood clot.

Grandpa and Grandma Peterson came in on Thursday.

Friday Brent and Carolyn headed to see Carolyn's sisters Kathy, Susan and niece Cari . It was great to see them. Scot stayed home to keep the home fires burning.

On Sunday Carolyn, Brent, the Aunties and Cousins all went to Swift Current to suprise Grandma Neufeld for Mother's Day. Then we all went out for Lunch at Wongs Kitchen with Grandpa, Grandma, Auntie Lydia and Carolyn's Cousin Ev. It was a great time. Brent and Carolyn got home in time to get to go out for supper with Grandpa and Grandma Peterson. That was a pleasant suprise for us and Grandma and Grandpa (thanks Gordie).

Brent is doing well in school. He is caught up in English and is still working on Math. If he keeps working hard he should soon be caught up in this too. Brent also takes Social Studies and Band. In Band he plays percussion.

Today we found out that Brent will be able to start weening off his heart medication and his blood thinner (which was a needle). He is very happy about these changes. Carolyn won't miss giving that needle and Brent won't miss the bruises.

Brent is doing great in Physio. He is a little more independent now. When he arrives he starts out on his own and Travis or Kayla come and check on him. Way to go Brent!

Please continue to pray that a date will be set for the reversal. Brent is planning on going to YC Alberta at the end of the month. Please pray for his health and protection while at the event.

Keep Hoping. Keep Loving. Keep Praying.

Good Results - PTL!!!

2010-04-30T10:28:00.012-06:00

Brent with some of his friends from the Laos soccer team.

We drove to Regina on Tuesday and had our Doctor's appointment with Dr Saczek. He informed us that we had a CT test on Wednesday at 11:00. Brent didn't have to be admitted to the hospital so we all stayed at Regina Inn.

We had the CT done and Dr Saczek looked at the results and said YES the reversal can be done as far as he could tell. Dr. Saczeck was going to consult with another Dr. so we stayed in Regina till Friday just in case more tests would be needed.

We didn't need the CT to check the artificial graft as they feel that if there are no symptoms of it being stretched then we didn't need to do the CT.

We went to the World Class Players (WCP) Cup and watched all 4 of the Mens soccer quarter-finals games on Wednesday.

Brent and I went to the WCP again on Thursday and watched the semi-finals. The games were awesome.

We got a chance to visit our friends in MPICU, 6A, and Noreen and the therapists on 5F. It was fantastic to see them again. Brent only got one little water fight in. Kim on 6A was the poor victim.

Now it is the waiting game as to when they will do the reversal. Our prayers are that it will happen sooner than later.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Off to Regina AGAIN

2010-04-26T21:56:00.006-06:00

Brent has had a challenging time but good all the same.
While Brent and Carolyn were visiting in Abbotsford Brent tripped and fell. He hurt his left hip and right knee. He became quite nauseous from the whole ordeal and ended up not eating very well. Brent spent 2 days in the Abootsford Regional Hospital. The staff and Doctors were amazing and took very good care of Brent. Thanks to Dr. Newton and Dr. Hews and all the Nurses on the pediatric ward for such excellent care. We teased Brent that he didn't have to see the inside of every hospital in every city we go to.
Brent and Carolyn would like to thank Kathy and Bill for opening their lovely home to us so we could visit Auntie Dean and Phoenix. It was also great to meet Kay and Anne.
Our first part of the trip home was hard on Brent. He was in quite a bit of pain all over. The second day though was much better. He tolerated a longer day. On the way home Brent, Grandma, Grandpa and Carolyn stopped in to see Uncle Jim and Aunt Elsie, Harold and Edith Larsen, and Uncle Frank and Aunt Hazel.
It was so good to get home to Scot and Harley and our own beds.
It was back to school on Monday the 19th. Brent was pretty tired and his knee was still bothering him alot, but with Travis at physio working on him and getting lots of much needed rest Brent is doing much better.
We are off to Regina tomorrow, Tuesday the 27th to have some tests done to see if the ostomy can be reversed. Please pray for wisdom and guidance for the Doctors.
Brent is looking forward to seeing all of his Regina General friends. Nurses beware... Brent still has that very mischievious side of trying to get you with syringes of water.

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

Fun in the mountains

2010-04-12T22:06:00.012-06:00

Brent with his new cousin Phoenix such a cutie!!!!! Love him.

The 2 girls and the 2 boys.

Had lots of fun at Uncle Jasons house. Some good old airsoft gun fun.

Grandma and Grandpa with there grandkids.

Highlights:

Easter holidays were lots of fun. On Saturday April 2nd Auntie Ang, Uncle Norm Alecia, and Elianna came and spent the week with our family. Uncle Norm took Brent to the music store and got Brent a practice pad for drums. Brent loves it ...Carolyn and Scot not so much. Norm also helped Scot with his work bench in the garage. Carolyn and Ang got a little shopping in but Carolyn was busy with physio quite abit and appointments.

On April10th Brent and Carolyn made a spur of the momment trip to Abbotsford. They came with Grandpa to pick Grandma up and got the extra perks of seeing some family. Poor Scot had to stay home to work. :( Our next visit to B.C. will be as a family!

We arrived in Abbotsford on Sunday in one piece... considering Carolyn drove the whole way. Brent was so happy to see his cousins and Auntie and Uncle. Brent never seems to get to see them enough. The last time they had seen Brent he was still in Regina General. They were a little teary eyed when they saw him walk to them.

Brent is still having to do homework while he is away. (NOT LOVING THAT!) Part of Brent and Carolyn's physio is holding Phoenix LOTS!!!! It's hard let me tell you. On Tuesday Brent is planning a sleepover with Parker. He will do lots of hand therapy playing xbox with Parker! He sure has a tough life! Brent and Carolyn miss Scot lots and wishes he was here with them.

Please continue to pray that Brent's tests in Regina (April 27 - 29th) will make it possible for the reversal of the ostomy. Pray for wisdom for the Doctors that they will know how to accomplish the reversal.

Thank You for your faithful prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep Loving. Keep praying.

Farmville Fun

2010-03-31T21:19:00.019-06:00

Brent with Grandpa Peterson.

Brent was driving the John Deere. Keep all your pets and kids off the sidewalk.

Brent with the Farmville group.

Highlights:

Brent is doing amazingly well. Physio is going fantastic. Brent continually keeps his therapists on their toes. They plan a weeks worth of things for Brent to do and he does it in a day or two. A few things he is working on now is balancing, kicking around the soccer ball, working on the foot drop, strengthing with therabands.

We are so proud of him.

Brent is now going to school all morning till 2:30 in the afternoon. He started this on Monday the 29th. He was pretty tired after the first day. (That was because of all the fun he had in Canwood last weekend).

Brent is helping with small groups and the worship team in Children's church. Brent enjoys this ALOT!

Besides all of that Brent is still enjoying youth on Thursdays, hanging out with friends, playing his gaming systems, going on xbox live with his cousin Parker, and eating ALL THE TIME!!! Yes its true the boy is a bottomless pit. (PTL) He is finally eating and nothing seems to bother him. He hasn't put on much weight but at least he is eating.

Brent misses Katie greatly. We all miss her.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping Keep loving. Keep praying.

Remembering Katie and Seeing Old Friends Again

2010-03-15T19:33:00.059-06:00

Brent with Dr Saczek.

Brent and Dr. McCarville.

Brent had to show off all his progress to Myles.

Some of our friends from MPICU at Regina General.

Some of our friends from 6A at Regina General.

Please pray for Brent's upcoming 2 or 3 days of testing to see if the ileostomy can be reversed.

Highlights:
Weekend of March 6th

Brent invited some 20+ friends and family to come to our place and celebrate the 1 year anniversary since the accident and remembering Katie.

Week of Mar 8th to 10th

We went to Regina as Brent had some doctor's appointments. He saw his Pediatric Surgeon and we discussed the possibility of reversing the ileostomy. He saw his vascular surgeon and everything looks good. He also saw his back surgeon and the x-ray showed that everything is fine and good.

We will be going down to Regina for 2 to 3 days sometime after Easter to get some tests and x-rays done to see if Brent's ileostomy can be reversed. Brent will also be getting a CT scan and other testing done to check on his artificial graft to make sure it is doing well.

Week of March 15th
Brent is now going to school for 3 hours per day (full mornings).

Brent is still doing physio at Canadian Back Institute 3x a week.

Brent continues to have 1 massage and 1 chiropractor appointment per week.
Brent is also having counselling appointments.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. keep loving. Keep praying.

Remembering Katie - 1 year later

2010-02-27T11:04:00.037-06:00

Katie posing for her Dad when she was 2 years old. Looks awesome Katie.

Katie enjoying Waskesiu at Thanksgiving 2007.

Thanksgiving 2007 at Waskesiu. Our usual once a year picture.

We have set up an online memorial book for Katie at the following website:

http://www.legacy.com/can-saskatoon/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=140067659

Please feel free to comment and leave your good wishes.

Thank you to everyone for all the support and prayers during the last year.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Can you believe its almost a year?

2010-02-22T20:12:00.012-06:00

Hi everyone. Wow what a year of seeing GOD'S GREATNESS! He showed us miracles, He showed us mercy, and He showed us how He provides. "When we are weak then He is strong."
We can not praise God enough for carrying our family through this year.
Brent had a very good week off of school.
We started it out in the big city of Swift Current, Sk. We went to visit Grandpa and Grandma Neufeld Sunday till Tuesday. It was Carolyn's Aunt Lydia's birthday so Grandpa took us all out to Wong's Kitchen...YUMMY! If Katie didn't have perfect food in Heaven she might have been jealous. It was great fun.
On Wednesday Brent had physio and then a massage. His right side by his aorta bypass was hurting so his massage therapist thought we should get it checked out at emergency. The doctors and nurses were wonderful. They couldn't find any definite reason why it was hurting.
We got home late at night so to say the least Thursday was a sleep in day.
Brent went to physio again. Travis (Brent's physio therapist) is working on Brent's lower half of his body and not on the upper part to be extra cautious not to cause any stress on the bypass. While Travis was working on Brent's legs and feet Brent was able to move his left foot up and down a little and twitch his right one a little also. This is very exciting because he hasn't been able to do this yet. Each day we see God working on healing Brent's body . We made another trip to emerg on Thursday afternoon and the vascular surgeon, Dr. Ulmer came to see Brent. He said he didn't think it was an infection by looking at the blood work, x-rays and ultra sound, not that he totally ruled it out but we are to keep our eye on it. It may be just the different muscles and such being used, maybe some scar tissue.
We leave it in our Great Physcian's hands and will trust Him.
Friday was a relaxing day. Brent had his friend Tara over in the evening. It was a great visit.
Saturday Carolyn's friend Rachelle and her son Ronin flew in from Toronto. While Carolyn was visiting with her friends Rachelle, Heather and Lindsay, Brent had Reid, Kiersten and Ali over for the evening. FUN TIMES!!!!! Sunday after church we all did some serious relaxation. So as you can tell it's lucky there was no school because we were BUSY!

Thanks for your prayers and support
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Physio Therapy Report

2010-02-12T21:30:00.002-06:00

This is Brent with his two therapists, Travis and Kayla.

Here Brent had to step on and off the step backwards having to keep his balance. He found this difficult but was able to do it. WAY TO GO BRENT!

This is an arm stengthening exercise that Brent's doing. Posture was very important in this excersise.

Highlights:

Brent has had a very good 2 weeks. He is enjoying getting back into school. His teacher Mrs. Grismer has been helping Brent with his Math and English. The last 2 days she helped him choose his classes for next year. All the staff have been terrific in helping Brent with his integration back into school.

Brent is doing awesome in his physio therapy as you can see. He always enjoys going.

He has been feeling really good and eating us out of house and home.

After Grandma Peterson had to go home, Brent's cousin Joyce and her 4 children, Abby, Reece, Seth and Maxwell came for a visit.

Now, to Carolyn's delight her two sisters, Kathy and Susan are visiting. Brent is enjoying bugging and teasing his Aunties.

Thank you for your continued prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Answer to prayer

2010-02-02T17:10:00.008-06:00

Brent and Bob ( Bob did some Brent's Echos)

Brent, Ida, and Dr. Kakadekar. Ida was the one who initially found the blood clot, and today saw that it was gone.

Yes it's true...THE BLOOD CLOT IS GONE! Dr. Kakadekar was thrilled not to mention all of us!

Our prayers have been answered again. PRAISE BE TO GOD!

Thank you everyone for all your prayers today and always.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

(We haven't stopped BELIEVING!)

Life at Home

2010-01-31T17:52:00.040-06:00

Well Brent has been home for a week plus...and what a week it's been.
This is a rough idea of what a week looks like for our miracle boy.
Every Monday morning Brent goes to see his pediatric doctor, Dr. Bruce for follow up check ups since discharge.
Brent has been going to a school classroom at Royal University Hospital for one hour a day. This next week starting Wednesday he will start going back to his own school Tommy Douglas Collegiate. Brent will start out working an hour in the resourse room for two weeks, then progress to two hours for two weeks until he is attending full time and integrated into the classroom.
Brent is doing physio therapy in the afternoons at CBI (Canadian Back Institute). His therapy is 3 days a week. The spoiled boy gets a 1 hour massage a week. He also goes to counselling once a week.
Some social activities include Youth on Thursday nights, getting together with friends (his "Gaming Buddy"). Tonight he is out at a movie with his friends Reid and Kyle.
We have had Grandma Peterson visiting and helping out this week. We are so blessed to have her here.
When we looks at Brent's schedule for the week we wonder how everything will fit in but it does and God gives our family the strength for each day.

PLEASE PRAY THIS TUESDAY AT 10:00 AM BRENT HAS HIS ECHO. BRENT HAS BEEN FEELING SO GOOD. WE PRAY THAT THE BLOOD CLOT WILL BE GONE, IN JESUS NAME!

Thanks for continuing to pray for our family. You are all an amazing support to us.

Keep hoping . Keep loving. Keep praying.

New Rider chair and FINALLY HOME

2010-01-24T13:18:00.005-06:00

Brent with his new RIDER wheelchair.

Notice the GREEN with WHITE spokes.

Brent with his cousin Brian.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Highlights:

Came home Thursday for Good. PTL!!!!

Brent went to Canadin Back Institute where he will be doing Rehab. He will start on Tuesday.

We had a WELCOME home BBQ on Thursday (hamburgers and farmer sausage).

Brent enjoyed his visits with his cousins (Shauna and Brian) on Friday.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Long time No read

2010-01-18T20:10:00.005-06:00

Brent has an Echo (to check the blood clot) on Feb 2. Please pray that it will have TOTALLY and COMPLETELY disappeared.

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

Highlights:
Thanks to all who visited last week.
Brent had a massage from Corrine.
Brent had an allnighter at the church on Friday night.
Brent went home for the weekend again.

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

Weekend at Home

2010-01-11T19:47:00.010-06:00

Brent with friends from children's ministries at Elim.

Continue to pray for:
Pain in left ankle and knee.
Pain in back.

Highlights:
Got to go home Friday for the WHOLE weekend.
Dad, Mom and Brent watched the movie Cloudy with the Chance of Meatballs... It was Really Funny.
Brent got to sleep in his own bed (which by the way seems Huge compared to the single hospital bed).
Got to sleep in on Saturday.
Mom made a big brunch YUMMY!
Brent's cousin Brian came and spent time playing gaming systems (don't know who was having more fun).
Brent's cousin Shauna stopped in for a visit.
Sunday morning went to church.
Had Red Lobster for dinner.
Spent the afternoon with Brian gaming and watching movies.
Monday morning had to go for follow up check ups with Doctors at RUH.
Stopped in to visit friends on Peds floor.
Came back to City hospital for rehab. (Have to be here for the week but counting down the days till the weekend when Brent can come home again.)

Thanks for yor your prayers
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

The Last Supper

2010-01-06T20:46:00.071-06:00

Brent with Pastor Shawn and family eating the last supper at Royal University Hospital.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's left ankle and knee.

Pain in Brent's back.

Highlights:

Sunday:

Went to church.

We had Chinese food for dinner with Auntie Dean.

Ben stopped by for a visit.

Monday:

Moe stopped by for a vist.

Tuesday:

Had pizza dinner with Pastor Shawn and family.

Brent moved to Saskatoon City Hospital and back to Rehab.

Went to friends and watched the World Juniors gold medal Hockey game.

Brent says Boooo USA won!!!!!

Wednesday:

Josie stopped by for a visit.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving Keep praying.

Visitors during the holidays

2010-01-02T20:02:00.016-06:00

Brent with Jonathon, Nicole, Julia and Nicholas.

Brent with Joanna, Dean and Ethan.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's left ankle and left knee.

Pain in Brent's back.

Highlights:

Thank you to all who came and visited during the holidays.

Brent got to come home and sleep over for New Years Eve.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

SUSC Reunion and Walking On His Own

2009-12-30T20:16:00.017-06:00

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

2009-12-28T20:43:00.015-06:00

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

2009-12-24T20:40:00.011-06:00

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

2009-12-22T21:11:00.023-06:00

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

2009-12-19T21:06:00.027-06:00

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

2009-12-16T21:01:00.011-06:00

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

2009-12-14T11:42:00.006-06:00

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.

2009-12-10T16:20:00.011-06:00

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

2009-12-06T18:53:00.017-06:00

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

2009-12-03T20:46:00.015-06:00

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

2009-12-01T16:41:00.015-06:00

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

2009-11-30T21:26:00.017-06:00

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

2009-11-27T19:00:00.026-06:00

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

2009-11-25T20:54:00.028-06:00

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

2009-11-23T20:56:00.027-06:00

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

2009-11-21T20:03:00.034-06:00

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

2009-11-19T17:07:00.005-06:00

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

2009-11-18T19:47:00.012-06:00

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

2009-11-18T09:04:00.003-06:00

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

2009-11-18T00:22:00.007-06:00

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

2009-11-17T19:01:00.017-06:00

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.............

2009-11-15T23:35:00.002-06:00

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

2009-11-13T20:16:00.029-06:00

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

2009-11-12T22:21:00.007-06:00

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

2009-11-08T19:47:00.016-06:00

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

2009-11-06T15:42:00.012-06:00

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

2009-11-04T20:44:00.011-06:00

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

2009-11-03T21:25:00.015-06:00

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

2009-11-02T18:50:00.009-06:00

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

2009-11-01T20:58:00.008-06:00

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

2009-10-31T23:55:00.009-06:00

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

2009-10-30T22:09:00.012-06:00

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

2009-10-30T11:45:00.009-06:00

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

2009-10-30T00:05:00.014-06:00

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

2009-10-28T23:32:00.015-06:00

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

2009-10-27T22:48:00.008-06:00

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!

2009-10-27T11:49:00.002-06:00

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

2009-10-27T00:23:00.017-06:00

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

2009-10-25T21:40:00.009-06:00

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

2009-10-24T19:47:00.021-06:00

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

2009-10-23T20:07:00.017-06:00

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

2009-10-22T21:37:00.007-06:00

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

2009-10-21T21:16:00.010-06:00

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

2009-10-20T20:20:00.010-06:00

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

2009-10-19T15:56:00.039-06:00

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

2009-10-18T22:36:00.006-06:00

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)

2009-10-16T20:48:00.034-06:00

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

2009-10-15T21:12:00.017-06:00

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.

Why Me?

2009-10-14T23:09:00.010-06:00

Tonight I was upset and thinking in my mind why did this have to happen to me? We went to MPICU tonight and I said to Dad before we left my room that he will push me down and I would push myself back. On the way back to my room I didn't push myself and Dad disagreed and I got mad and wouldnt talk to Mom or Dad.
I was very frustrated and Mom tried to ask what was wrong and I got mad. I wheeled off to the elevators and went down to 5th floor and looked out the window and was asking myself why me, why the challenges and I just cried. Then I went down to 2nd floor and was just about to go to another window when I passed MPICU doors and a worker from MPICU saw me and told me that Mom and Dad were looking for me. She said they were both worried and she took me back to my room. Mom, Dad and I talked and got it settled.

The verse "For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" Jeremiah 29:11

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

New orthotics - Day 230

2009-10-14T16:29:00.016-06:00

Colleen made Brent a new set of orthotics to help him when he is walking.

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

Highlights:
Grandpa and Grandma stopped by for a visit.
Went to Wascana to get some new orthotics made.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Missing Katie

2009-10-13T21:41:00.017-06:00

These pictures and words were posted by Brent in memory of Katie.

Brent is having bad dreams about seeing his sister Katie lying in the back seat of the van not moving and not responding to Brent calling her name.

Please pray for Brent as he is sad and missing Katie. Brent is also scared when he goes in the ambulance back to Saskatoon and when he's passing where the accident happened.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying

Day 229 - Going home to Saskatoon

2009-10-13T18:39:00.010-06:00

Brent walked for around 40' in 4B today.

Brent walked for around 20' on 5F today.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand.

Highlights:

We had our meeting today regarding where and when we are having rehab. We are coming to Saskaton for Rehab but still don't know when. We will be continuing to do Physio here at RGH with Myles till we return to Saskatoon. Thank you for your prayers.

Brent walked for 60' today on both 4B and 5F today.
Grandpa and Grandma Peterson stopped by for a visit.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Day 228 - Sick Day

2009-10-12T20:50:00.001-06:00

Brent with Ainslie and his autographed 2010 Rider Cheerleader calendar. I wonder where that calendar will be pinned up? Dad's garage or Brent`s room?

Brent with Scott and his U of S Huskies t-shirt.

Brent started to feel sick last night and he had a fever earlier today but he only has a rash now. He only started to feel better this evening. No more fever but the rash is still there.

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back

Pain in Brent's left hand

Highlights:

Michele, Scott and Ainsley Myrah stopped by and gave Brent some gifts: a Roughrider Cheerleader calendar with signatures, and a U of S Huskies t-shirt. Thanks guys.

Grandpa and Grandma Peterson stopped by for a visit.

Aunt Kathy and Cousin Shauna stopped by for a visit.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.

Prayer Alert

2009-10-12T20:49:00.002-06:00

Brent and his parents have a meeting tomorrow at 10:00 regarding the future of where Brent will be getting his Rehab. Brent will be meeting with the doctor's, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, Wascana Rehab Centre and the Social worker responsible for 6A.

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

3rd Day in a row of Outings

2009-10-11T22:10:00.015-06:00

Brent with Uncle Clarence and Auntie Lorna.

Brent eating mashed potatoes and gravy. So Good!!!!

Continue to pray for:

Pain in Brent's back.

Pain in Brent's left hand.

Highlights:

Grandpa and Grandma Peterson came by for a visit.

Brent had a bath and a haircut.

We went out to Uncle Clarence's for Turkey supper, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Yum Yum!!!

Stopped in at MPICU again and walked a few steps for the nurses. More tears again.

Thank you for your prayers.

Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.