Bear had a GREAT night! He is doing well this morning. He wants to have "everyone" in his room with him and Maranatha keeps reminding him that only two can come back at a time. He is awake and alert. This morning he woke up asking for a Kolache. Before surgery we surprised him with a dozen of his favorite from the Czech Stop in West, Texas.
Maranatha came in hand with one this morning and he did take a few bites.
Some things to pray for:
*his hydration; he's extremely thirsty
*his pain level; they are trying to manage it
*his blood pressure is high (normal)
*his temperature is high (101)
*he's uncomfortable
*they will begin removing some of his IV's and lines today
*he will be moved to a regular room sometime today
*he can begin eating
*breathing "real air" without oxygen
Earlier he wanted to move and lay on his side so the nurse decided to proceed in removing Bear's central line. He was SOOOO brave! The tape coming off was worse than the line coming out. Please continue to pray for the healing of his sternum. They had to break it (typical for surgery) in order to perform the heart surgery and it will take 6-8 weeks to heal. His little spirit is good and God is remaining to be his comforter.
"I will fight for Barrett says the Lord; He needs only to be still..." Exodus 14:14
Be still little Barrett and rest! We are all praying for you!
ReplyDeleteSweet little Bear,
ReplyDeleteAll your friends on staff at GHBC prayed for you this morning. Be still, quiet and rest. You are loved!
Hugs,
Donna Hobbs
Dear Bear,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you.
Karen Hutchison
your Uncle Steve's secretary
Tim and I are so glad and grateful to hear the news today that Barrett is doing so well. It is no wonder -- that the special gift he is from God would be well taken care of by Him! We continue to pray for all of you as Bear starts his next journey of healing! Our love and blessings! Tim & Connie
ReplyDeleteMY LITTLE BUDDY BEAR,
ReplyDeleteEVER SINCE YOUR MOTHER PUT THIS BLOG UP I HAVEN'T STOP PRAYING AND THINKING ABOUT YOU. I'M GLAD TO READ ALL THE GOOD NEWS OF HOW GOD HAS BLESSED YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND HOW WELL YOU ARE DOING. SEE YOU CHRISTMAS.
LOVE YA,
UNCLE STEVE