The doctor warned us that Thomas would have ups and downs for about a week. It appears that she was right. Today was a "down" day. The poor guy couldn't keep any food down at all and the medication just couldn't take his pain away. He had to have a bit of morphine again on top of his regular pain meds. A cold cloth across his forehead seemed to help, and thankfully he slept a lot. It is such a blessing to be in a quiet room. During his down times he cannot tolerate light, noise, activity or visual stimulation. It's been hard for him, but he's being brave.
I've been camping out at the hospital with him day and night. Gerald and the girls have been posting my updates for me. The 3 other boys and Nadia are staying with family and friends. The five older girls are keeping things going at home - bringing in the garden produce and making sure the pool gets used. :)
We're doing well and really appreciate the offers of help and expressions of love and concern.
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hi carem and gerald
we keep thinking of you all and mostly for thomas in our prarys.
we hope he will be able to go home soon. will he have any problems later on ? or dont the docters tell you about posible after affects ? we hope that God will heal him so he can play again.
love and in our prarys
erik ruth vink and the kids.
This is when I miss being closer to you guys :( I was thinking this morning about your post about his good day and thought about how God gives us rays of hope during times of struggle. So, my encouragement for you today is to remember the sprinkles of joy and hope during the better times which make the harder times a little bit easier to bear, being thankful of being moved to a quieter room, being thankful for friends and family in time of need. Praying for you all.
Cindy
Praying for your family and little Thomas in particular. Know that many are lifting your needs up to God's throne. Hang in there, you are not alone!
Regards, Thea
We keep praying for little Thomas...I'm sure it's discourageing to see him down again, after doing so well earlier. Hope things look better soon.
Lisa
ach! Poor little dude. Praying for him...and can't imagine what it's like for you to 'camp out' in the hospital. You must feel So ready to see home!
Aw, I am so sorry. It hurts so much for us Momma's to see our babies suffer and not be able to take their pain. Praying for you today.
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