Late Night Visit
We are making a late night visit to Simon. It's good to see his good color and beautiful face even if he cannot respond.
Simon is totally off of NO (Nitric Oxide) now. NO helps his system process O2 so the fact that he does not need it any longer is very encouraging. It also means that they can do an MRI tomorrow. Hopefully this will give us a clearer picture of any brain damage.
They also started to feed him (through a tube) with something like pedialite. These are all good signs.
Simon is still heavily sedated. He is no longer paralyzed so we get to see him move slightly once in a while. His color is good and there is very little swelling.
The did an echo today but we haven't heard a report yet. We had hoped to hear from a neuroligist about the CT scan and the EEG but nothing has happened. We assume that the MRI is the main tool to evaluate the brain.
We had a great family day today. Sandi is on her way home with Tobi and Trey. Dean and Summer did not get the McDonald house room tonight so they will stay at Brooks (20 minutes away). Tomorrow Dean travels home for work. I (Tom) will stay in Indy until Dean returns. We are working out plans for taking care of Tobi and Trey, keeping up jobs, and keeping someone (mostly Summer) with Simon. We have no idea how long a journey this will be but God will get us through it.
It's incredible how quickly everything can change. Then all that you have built your life on becomes evident. Faith, family, your world-view: everything you have built into your life either holds up or fails. Kind of like building your house on the rock or on the sand. Both houses can look great. Even sturdy. But when the storm comes...
We've had many storms this year: major heart surgery, a house fire, and now this. God IS the good foundation.
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posted by Tom @ 8:52 PM
5 Comments:
Dean and Summer,
We have been praying from the start. Our hearts go out to you. We just found out about the Blog today (monday) so we will continue to monitor this for updates. Is there anything we can do? If so, please call. My cell is 551-8884.
In Christ's Love
Kevin & Marilyn Ruth Lilly
I don't know most of you, my son Joe was on OB with Scott, but we are family through our fellowship. My prayers are with all of your family and especially with Simon. Our loving Lord created this beautiful little boy and his life will be a blessing. Since we completely rely on God moment by moment I cling to the words in Lamentation 3 that says "His mercies are new every morning, great is your faithfulness"
Gail Mace
Eastlake, OH
Summer & Family,
I know how hard this is; please know that I am praying for you every day, and I am glad to see that things are looking up. You are in very good hands at Riley. They took excellent care of Emma, and we owe her life to the skilled staff and specialists there. Just put your faith in them, and God will work through them to heal little Simon.
Please also know that if you need anything at all that I can provide, don't hesitate to ask. I'm here whenever you may need me.
All our best,
Brandie & Family
Dean & Summer,
We are praying for you in Lititz!
In His Love,
Justin & Kati Young
Dear Dean and Summer,
I have been praying for Simon when Scott shared through an email what was happening. We know Scott because our daughter went on OB with him (years ago), plus he is our Music Director at GBC in Ashland. My heart goes out to you, both, because our precious little granddaughter Priscilla born to our son and daughter-in-law this year had heart complications due to being a premie. I am writing to you to remind you that our Jehovah-Rapha, the Self-Existent One and Healer, knew about what was going to happen before Simon was born and knows exactly how much his little body can handle. He has appointed the specific doctor's around him and will grant them wisdom and knowledge to know what to do. I pray Deut. 33:12 for you as parents to lean on the Lord's strong shoulders and rest knowing Simon is in His tender care and to step back a little to watch in amazement of His touch.
Praying for a miracle!
Cathy Hartwell
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