September 20th, Day 32, 11 pm
posted on 09/20/2007
Bennett had a really good day. He spent most of the day snoozing and only had a few irrate "moments"......usually involving a diaper change- shocker. Tonight Bennett indulged us with some of his wide-eyed, happy and alert time spent with mommy, daddy, Uncle Chris, Grammie, and Grampa, so that was a really special treat for all of us.
The MRI has yet to take place but will be happening any time, so please continue to keep Bennett in your prayers for that procedure. We have heard the MRI machine is super loud and quite containing, so we are praying that Bennett does well.
Travis and I have a meeting tomorrow at 2 pm with the doctors and social worker to ask questions, talk about Bennett's current state, and discuss the future plan for our precious boy. Obviously we will hope to gain more wisdom after that meeting takes place, so we will post an update tomorrow afternoon with those details.
Bennett got to listen to his daddy whisper into his ear and give him lots of kisses tonight on his cheek and head. I had so much fun watching Bennett's face as he listened intently to the words of his daddy and as he closed his little eyes each time Travis kissed his face. He is so happy when his daddy is talking, singing, or touching him- it is the sweetest thing I have ever seen.
The top prayer requests are tonight are continued strength and complete healing for Bennett's lungs, for the secretions in his lungs to dry up, for his MRI & EEG results to come back normal, for Bennett's blood pressure to lower (it has been a bit high, which is somewhat normal for babies as sick as him), and for continued wisdom for the doctors and nurses caring for Bennett.
Also, a huge praise that the ECMO baby got taken off last night and is doing wonderful! We have gotten to visit with his parents several times and they are so thankful that he is off.....his parents are also very thankful for all the prayers lifted up for their son. God is very good.
We will post more updates tomorrow.......
Love,
Kelly, Travis & Bennett