Pictured from left to right: Rev. Rob Clark, Tara Cameron,
Pastor Angela McDonald,'Little Man' Brent, Mom (Cary),
James Koch (picture taken Wed. June 24, 2009)
Terrific news from Regina General today:
- Brent's trach has been out now for over 24 hours and everything is going great
- Where the trach was located they have placed "tape" to help the incision there to grow together
- Brent is taking his medications orally now
- the heart monitors and other machines have now been taken out of the room
- he is having a much better today than yesterday
- his sleep pattern is a little messed up but he's getting rest
- Grandma Peterson cut his hair today and he looks as handsome as ever
- Cousin Vic came for a visit
- his sats are at 100 %
- his blood pressure is great
- he continues to do his physio
- he wants his blue jello
- went for surgery 36 and everything went fine
The best thing today - he's talking (all because the trach is now gone). He's having conversations with his mom and dad now. He's able to communicate about pain or what he wants to try to eat. Mom feels bad about eating her food in front of him so she often ate in the waiting room - today Brently told her stay and eat her food in the room. Some nurses came by to see him and when they left, Brent said to them, "I love you". How good it must feel after 119 days to be able to talk again and communicate clearly.
Please continue to pray for full healing for Brent. We give thanks to Jesus for guiding this family through his Holy Spirit.
Thank you for your ongoing prayers.
Keep hoping.Keep loving.Keep praying.
Praise God! It is great to hear about the great news with Brent! I am sure that everyone that is reading and following this blog is giving a big cheer...way to go Brent! I am praying that God contiunes the good work that He has started in healing your body. I am also sure that your parents are excited about the conversataions that you all will be having together. God's not done yet!
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Shawna in Saskatoon
What positively wonderful news!!! I got tears in my eyes just imagining it! God is so wonderful! As always, we will continue to pray.
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This is the best news of the day! Brent young man you have come along so far. What a wonderful thing for you to be able to talk to you Mom & Dad! Wow! We will continue to pray for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for posting the picture,you look great!
Love,
Brent & Tammy Klassen
What terrific news. Just got to work and logged on to check Brent's progress...sitting here with tears in my eyes.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely fabulous! Thank you so much Pastor Rob for keeping us all posted.
Rob, Cary and Brent...you guys are always in our thoughts. You are very loved and never alone in this journey.
Stella (Regina)
I am sooooo happy to hear this...it brought tears of happiness to my eyes....PRAISE JESUS!
ReplyDeletemay each day be filled with more blessings and healing!!! Love you Brent and family ;)
hugs
Sandy (warman)
What a fantastic picture and update!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow....we don't even know you but we have followed your journey and prayed for you every day since the accident. What a testimony to answered prayer! Will keep trusting and praying. PTL for good news.
Calgary, Alberta
With thoughts and prayers from Vancouver island. What a miracle. Thank you for sharing this photo with us all as we have prayed daily for your family. Great news.
ReplyDeletePRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW!
ReplyDeleteWow Brent you're doing SO amazingly great!!!! I couldn't be anymore proud of you! It's nice having the trache out, hey? Keep going! You'll be out of that decorated hospital room in no time! I'm working on getting you some Converse shoes. Well, additions to your moon shoes. Those are pretty nice, but I think some Converse would be better.
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Brittney; Saskatoon
WOW!! This is awesome news! I don't know what to say except PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAuntie Edith
Ditto on the tears,so glad to hear the great news!!!!!!!!
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Mo
God is faithful to complete the work He has begun in brent. He is so good.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Brent. Uncle Gord and I were so happy to hear the news. He phoned me and said "did you get the text from Cary" I said sure did. We are so proud of you. You are such a fighter. Katie Rose must just be jumping up and down with excitment for you, and saying thats my brother the fighter don't mess with him.well Brent I wish I could make a trip up there soon, but we will have to wait and see. You are in Uncle Gordon and my thoughts every day. LOVE YOU BRENT
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PRAISE THE LORD! TO GOD BE THE GLORY GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE!
ReplyDeletePsalm 98:4 "Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth, break forth into joyous song and sing praises."
Rejoicing with you all! What a great photo!
Deborah, Saskatoon
Great News! This truely wonderful! keep going Brent.
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WOW.......WOW!!! What a GREAT day.....I am SO happy for you all!! Great job Brent!! Keep fighting!!!
ReplyDeleteLove Roberta
Brent, so happy to here that you are doing better than earlier in the week. It warmed my heart to see this picture that was posted. We would love to come see you in person though! We are hoping to get down there in July or August for a visit. Scot, what a blessing that card and those words must have been from Brent. We are praying for you Scot. Car, you are a wonderful mom and an inspiration to me. I pray that God would continue to give you a new and renewed strength daily.
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(Auntie) Barb
Edmonton, AB
It was great to see a picture of you Brent. I still have tears (of joy) in my eyes. Can't wait until you guys are back in Saskatoon. Everyday we put on our SUSC bracelets and are reminded of your faith and courage.
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Hey brent,
ReplyDeleteWow your doing amazing!!!!!!!!! I can't wait till we can come and see you tonight!!!!!!!!!! Talk to you later!!!!
All my love and support,
Nicole
I am just so encouraged by the photo that has been posted! I check on Brent's status daily, and will continue to pray for Brent, and for Scot and Cary as well.
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Brenda
Herbert, Sk
This is such miraculous news! God never ceases to amaze me and this is no exception.
ReplyDeleteWe've been continuing in prayer and checking these updates as often as we can. My family (Funks) have endured a couple of losses, recently, so we're all to aware how precious the gift of life is.
Blessings,
Glory (for the Craigs), WA
What a fantastic picture and what incredible progress! Praying it continues. Can't wait until Brent is back to 100%.
ReplyDeleteSandra(Saskatoon)
What wonderful news! I was so happy to read that Brent is doing so well! Definitely evidence of the power of prayer. Thanks be to God!
ReplyDeleteI continue to pray for your full recovery and continued strength for your parents as you all move forward on this journey of healing. Keep up the great work Brent!
Raeanne Thompson
Regina, Saskatchewan
I have never met you but have been following your story since the accident. The first thing that I do when I come to work is check the blog to see how you are doing and I always check before the end of the day to see if anything has changed.
ReplyDeleteWhen you hear of accidents happening you never get to hear what happens afterward and I believe that when others read about your strength and your journey they are going to be able be just are strong as you have been.
I am so happy that you are feeling better, keep up the good work!
Kim and Pat
Saskatoon
You look great Brent (and Cary)! You are inspiring and challenging more people than you can imagine!
ReplyDeletePraying for you guys.
Friends from Saskatoon
I wanted to hug each of you as I looked at the picture posted today! Truly we have an awesome God. Keep praying, keep hoping and keep loving! Hugs from Winnipeg
ReplyDeleteGreat picture,great report,great going Brent!!!
ReplyDeletewe'll keep on praying and believing for complete healing
Shirley,Leland,Ali,BJ
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ReplyDeleteYEAH!!! What encouraging news and great picture. We are continuing to pray.
ReplyDeleteThe Froese's
Great news!
ReplyDeleteOh man, this is the best news ever! Way to go Brent! I knew you could do it! I am so proud of you. Keep healing!
ReplyDeletePatty Booth
Fantastic news!! Praise God :-) I am happy to finally see a photo since I don't know the family personally. Continuing to pray!
ReplyDeleteMelissa Hoeker
WOW!! Way to go Brent!!! It is so great to see the picture of you all- thanks for sharing it! Still pray-still believing for a perfect recovery! God is good! Blessings to you all
ReplyDeleteThe Epps in Winnipeg!
wow go brent keep it up
ReplyDeleteeveryone is praying for you at elim we love and miss u
With tears in my eyes I say Praise God.What wonderful news! Love that picture.
ReplyDeleteLove,Dale Litzgus (Saskatoon)
Wow....what great news!!! What an awesome picture, thanks for posting it. Lets hope and pray that Brent continues to heal and that you can come home to Saskatoon real soon. Take care Peterson's. Keep the faith.
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Well, the news keeps getting better and better! Hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woo hoo!!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! for posting a picture! I had been hoping for one just yesterday! Brent, you look great!! I am absolutely elated that you are now able to talk again! Fabulous!!!! I had a great dream about your recovery two nights ago, and I am confident that God will continue His mighty work in you!! Natalie for the Dueck family