Thursday, April 23, 2009

SLOW AND STEADY EQUALS GAINING STRENGTH

Hey everyone....Brent is doing well, however the key words are slow and steady. Brently is still in ICU which means he is still in critical condition. Look at what is happening with his journey today:

  • the dialysis machine is off - they even took the line out from his body
  • the trickle feed line is still off (due to Brent vomiting a few times today)
  • Brent is still breathing on his own (with the trach assisting)
  • He's moving his arms and fingers well
  • On the whole, he is alert during the day and having good sleep at night
  • Brently's doing a great job moving and lifting his legs (today he moved them higher than yesterday and has great kicking motion with his legs)
  • Carolyn (Cary) is reading the Chronicles of Narnia to Brent and he's loving it....they are on Chapter ten

The greatest challenge is that his blood pressure is not stablizing (even while he's sleeping). Pray that his blood pressure would stablize totally and not spike.

Scot and Carolyn (Cary) have just completed day 56 of their new reality. These committed parents are with Brent as much as possible to encourage him to greater strength and full healing.

Carolyn (Cary) is enjoying her walks in the morning.

Scot is enjoying the soccer games he's attending and that his hockey team, The Boston Bruins, just swept the Montreal Canadiens away.

SLOW and STEADY is the name of the game right now. Thank you for your patience and for praying for this great family.

Keep hoping.Keep loving.Keep praying.

13 comments:

  1. you keep fighting lil bro. I believe in you. Cary and scot you two are so amazing. love you both so much, love ya brent to. His blood pressure will stablize. i am always praying and i will be down to see you cary and scot not this weekend but hopefully if everything works out, next weekend ( may 1-4) sometime in there. Love ya a bundle, keep fighting. God bless
    Love Tara cameron

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  2. Things are sure looking better. Praise God. Like always, we will continue to pray, especially for his blood pressure to stablize.
    The Derkachenko's

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  3. Thanks Rob for putting it so well. Brent, you are doing awesome and we are behind you all the way. Scot & Car we love you guys.
    Mattias, Jan, Reid & Kiersten

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  4. i think so many of us are checking the blog everday, thankful for no more urgent posts at this time. slow and steady is good.

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  5. Keep Fighting Brent!
    When hearing about your great kick, all i could vision is the soccer ball at your feet, and soon it will be, but right now you have to fight, and get strong. Take care, and know that everyday we send our strength in love.
    Adele and Family
    Huw and Family

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  6. I think about him everday all day and I am so happy hes getting better slowly. Hes an amazing person and I miss him alot at school. I can't wait till hes back again. Keep on fighting brent you can do it!!!!!

    All my love and support,
    Nicole

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  7. So happy to hear that his healing is moving forward. We will continue to pray for the blood pressure.
    *Hugs*
    Lorri

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  8. good,good,good to hear...keep it up Brent; we'll continue to pray about that blood pressure... Cary, mornings are a great time to walk, if it isn't snowing and blowing...Scot,we'll see how far Boston will get...Shirley,Leland,Ali,BJ

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  9. Great news. Praise the Lord. Stay strong. Still praying for you all.

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  10. Still thinking about you all and thanking God for the small miracles you see each day
    God Bless you all!
    Charlene and Ken

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  11. Scot, Cary, & Brent:
    Awesome to hear of progress. Am thankful that God is daily working miracles in your lives. Will continue to pray for His love, and strength to flow to you & through you each day.
    Blessings.
    Reta S

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  12. Scot, Carolyn and Brent, I'm so thankful for Brent's progress. It's great to hear that you each have something you can enjoy doing every day (even if it IS cheering for Boston, Scot!!). Love you lots. You continue to be "front and center" in my prayers! Peace be with you.
    ~Gwyn

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  13. Keep your faith up. I pray for you all daily. God is good..He answers prayer.

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