THURSDAY, APRIL 30 TH - A day for KATIE ROSE

Thursday, April 30 th is significant as this would've been Katie's 17 th birthday. We all miss her greatly. Here is a story from three year old Kelsi Andrews:

Kelsi saw the cross on the wall. Kelsi said "that's a cross like Jesus died on. My mom and dad say that Jesus isn't on the cross anymore. He's alive and in Heaven. Grandma said, "yes, that is true". Kelsi said, "..my friend was in an accident and she died and is in heaven with Jesus, I miss Katie so much, she was my teacher in nursery class." Katie Rose loved the little kids and Kelsi is one of those kids that remembers the kindness of Katie.

Pray for Scot, Carolyn (Cary), and Brent as on this day (Thursday, April 30) they remember the birthday of Katie Rose. Honor Katie Rose today by doing what she always said to her Dad, "Make right choices."

SURGERY NUMBER TWENTY

Hey everyone! Brent went for his twentieth surgery tonight. They did the dressing change and they gave the abdomen area extra cleaning tonight. They did this so they can prepare for grafting in the future. The surgery went very well.

Thank you for praying for Brent.

Keep hoping.Keep loving.Keep praying.

LOVE YOU MOM, LOVE YOU DAD

Thank you for praying for Brent. Here are some quick facts:

• Brent is moving his toes, fingers, hands and arms well (not back to full strength but he's working hard at moving them)
• Blood pressure is good all day today! :)
• Healing is going slowly, but going in the right direction

Some other facts:

• The Peterson home in Saskatoon is being well looked after by friends, neighbors on a daily basis. One of the Peterson's friends, who is a police officer, checks on the house on a regular basis.
• Scot and Brent were having a great time today watching OVERHAUL
• It is understood that Brent doesn't really know about the passing of Katie. Mom and Dad have mentioned a few things like "Katie's in heaven" etc. but they really haven't had a talk with him yet. They are waiting for the most appropriate time to let Brent know.
• Pray for the Peterson family in a greater way this Thursday. This Thursday is April 30 which would have been Katie's 17 th birthday.

Pray for Brent for the following:

• pray for strength in the movement of his leg, feet, hands,arms, fingers.
• pray for him to overcome discouragement - when he is playing the wii or trying to write - after a little time has passed he's not able to do it anymore. Brent feels like he's failing. Pray that Brent won't have that fear of failing and that his confidence will grow.
• Brent is having times of sadness - pray that he will comfort when he feels this way

It's all about love. On Monday, Brent wrote slowly and carefully a note - on the paper it said, "Love you Mom". Today (Tuesday), Brent wrote another note and on it were the words, "Love you Dad". These words went a long way into the hearts of Scot and Carolyn (Cary). God's love is strengthening the love in this family. Your love is sending out huge encouragement to the Peterson family.

Keep praying.Keep hoping. Keep loving.

TRUST FUND FOR PETERSON FAMILY

TRUST FUND SET UP FOR PETERSON FAMILY:

There is a trust fund set up to specifically bless the Peterson family during this difficult time. The funds deposited in this account go directly to assist with any needs that arise during this time.

ON behalf of the Peterson family, some family friends set up an account (Katie Peterson Memorial Fund) in which donations may be deposited. This account is open indefinitely for now at Credit Union Affinity at the 3315 C Fairlight Drive location.

Thank you for your practical support.

OVERHAULING BRENT

Good Sunday morning everyone!

Brent's surgery yesterday went great and he's been resting all day Saturday. The healing is going painfully slow, but it's going in the right direction.

Brent was bonding with his Mom yesterday watching a show called OVERHAUL. It's a show where they take damaged vehicles and overhaul them into something better. For Mom, the show is uninteresting and slow moving. Brent loves watching it so Carolyn (Cary) watches it with him. What Brent doesn't know is he is in for a few chick flicks with him Mom soon.

Brent was injured in a major accident on Feb. 27. This young guy so badly in need of repairs is receiving a major overhaul at Regina General. He is critical and it's going to take time. After this journey is complete, Brent will become someone better and greater.

Two most major concerns at the moment:

• Brent is feeling alot of nausea
• Brent's blood pressure needs to stabilize

The Peterson family are grateful for you and your prayers. Thank you!

Keep hoping.Keep loving.Keep praying.

SLOW AND STEADY SATURDAY

Good morning everyone!

Brent enjoyed a steady Friday. The healing is happening and it's just taking time.
The medical staff at Regina General are getting Brent ready for his nineteenth surgery (this is again a routine surgery to take care of the vac dressing and clean up the abdomen area - these surgeries are necessary to slowly help the abdomen heal and eventually close up the entire abdomen area). The surgery is happening sometime this morning.

Two biggest concerns:

• Brent is experiencing alot of nausea
• Brent's blood pressure needs to stabilize

Slow and steady healing is causing all of us to learn more about patience in our lives. Patience is one of the hardest things to experience and grow into our characters. One of the greatest gifts Brent and the Peterson's are giving to us is the importance of practicing patience with each other and life's situations.

The medical staff and others enjoyed Grandma Maggie's maple twists and homemade buns ...mmmmmmm.

Keep hoping and praying for Brent. Your persistent prayers are necessary.

The Peterson's thank you greatly.

Keep hoping.Keep loving.Keep praying.

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.