Friday, May 12, 2006

Ever have one of THESE days?

We had a meeting this morning with the 3 main doctors that are caring for Carter. It gave Sarah and I a chance to ask questions and have all 3 doctors in the room at one time. Basically the answer to all of our questions was "It's going to take time." Dr. Schropp said he thought, before the surgery, that the Kasai procedure would not work. He was he was very surprised to see how well it is working. (Answered prayer) Not only that, he also said that the drain in his stomach is working much better that he thought. (Answered prayer) The main concern right now is how much fluid is draining out. He decided to start letting the fluid not be suctioned out for 8 hours and then suction for 4 hours to see if Carter's body will begin absorbing the fluid more. Dr. Schropp said it could take 6 months. Whoa! Hold on. Now I'm O.K. with a couple of weeks, maybe a month, but 6? He also said it could be a matter of days. Once again, "It's going to take time." They also want to give Carter a blood transfusion because of all the blood they have been taking for tests. This would require an IV. When I talked to Sarah last they had tried twice but not succeeded. They need a separate IV from the one that was surgically placed in his leg. Please pray for this.
I went to get the oil changed in the car before going to work this morning. I met a lady who worked at the desk. She mentioned that she knew who owned the back seat of my car. (Referring to the car seat and muliple baby items.) I told her about Carter being in the hospital. Turns out her son had the same procedure done as Carter, which is rare. Now I believe in some coincidences but I also believe in a God who orchestrates our lives perfectly. She said it has been 2 years and he is doing great. That's encouraging. Then I won a fifty dollar gift card at work today. That's encouraging. Then a gentlemen at work gave Sarah and I a very nice card letting us know his family is thinking of us. That's encouraging. Inside the card was a 100 dollar bill. Now folks, that's just plain God! Ever have one of these days? Thank you for your continued prayers.
In Christ's love.
Gary, Sarah, and Carter

1 Comments:

At 9:13:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

That's God! He's amazing!

On your feet now--applaud GOD!! Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into His presence. Know this: GOD is God, and God, God. He made us; we didn't make Him. We're his people, his well-tended sheep. Enter with the password: "Thank you!" Make yourselves at home, talking praise. Thank Him. Worship Him. For GOD is sheer beauty, all-generous in love, loyal always and ever. Psalm 100 (Msg)

 

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