Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Super hard end to a long day

SO Caleb got back into his room at around 7:30 and they let us go in immediately. I was so not prepared for what I was going to see. It was so hard I had to leave for about 15 minutes. He is vented, he came back all taped up including his eyes. He has all sorts of things coming from every part of his body... chest tube, central line in his groin, folley cathether, a ripogual, the two devices which are inducing the growth of his esophagus.

It was also hard because they told us he would be completely paralyzed, movement would not be a good sign because it meant he was 1. waking up and 2. in pain, he twitched just ever so slightly and of course i noticed it to which they said oh no hes not moving but then he moved again and they say him and immediately went into action getting him the drugs he needed! They were so fast and his nurse tonight is outstanding besides that she was able to make me laugh which was need. There are some really great people here looking after him. It is so crazy how the doctors go by first names, there are no egos here just everyone working together to get the best outcomes possible.

Joel is exhausted to I made him go back to the parent sleep space to get some rest. He has been up since 5 am and of course worrying the hole time but being incredible strong making sure I was taking care of and rested. I can imagine how I could love him and Caleb more than I already do. I am so grateful to Heavenly Father for giving them both to me. I f Joel was not here with me I would fallen a part and I know Heavenly Father knew that and made it possible for him to be here and I thank Him.

So if you can handle it I have posted some pictures



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  1. Renda's ReflectionsOctober 28, 2009 at 4:23 AM

    You both are amazing! I'm so proud of the two of you. We will keep praying for all three of the Joines! Give that little one a kiss!

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  2. ElizabethOctober 28, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    Good job on taking care of each other! Between the two of you and your faith in God, you can be strong enough to handle this well. I can only imagine the view of Caleb from a parent's viewpoint and my heart goes out to you both! Joel called after the surgery and I could tell he was very upset, but holding up. Thank you for all the updates, it kept me from losing my mind yesterday. Give Caleb my love, give each other a hug from me and hang tough. Caleb is on a rough road, even if he does not know it, but it is the road to recovery and a normal life for him. It HAD TO BE DONE and Caleb will get well, he will never remember it, and grow to fit his name, in body and spirit! I will keep praying for Caleb to rest and heal, and for you two to continue to cling to each other and your faith.

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