So far, so good this morning.
I took a walk to the cafe here in the hospital this morning and ran into Seth's surgeon, Dr. Shilyanski. He was glad to see that I was smiling this morning, because when he saw me last night at 8P I had swollen eyes and a red nose and was exhausted.
He asked about Seth upstairs and we talked. This is the most progress we've made so far.
Last night when I ran into him coming back onto the Peds unit we talked too. He came in to see Seth and talked with him, held his hand, stroked his forehead and was very understanding and compassionate.
After our talk at the diner he decided to pull the epidural, then 6 hrs later the catheter, and then if he does ok and there is no nausea they will take the NG tube. That will probably be tomorrow. I want it out as soon as safely possible. One of the meds for the nausea can cause a problem with blood platelets (a clotting problem). Seth has blood in the NG tube and tank from his stomach now and blood in the catheter as well. We are coming against any complications that would like to creep into this room. Amen.
Seth seems to be much more at peace today. He received a balloon with chocolates (for later on) from the Coats family and then a balloon bouquet from the Adams family and 13 email greeting (thanks to the link from Nardin) this morning too. They all made him smile. Thanks everyone for the love that you are pouring out on Seth and the rest of us too.
Seth still has had nothing by mouth. It's been since Saturday! I am asking everyone to start praying NOW for the transition Seth will make to food. We need to go before him, before the situation so that it will all be smooth and not wait for something to happen and then ask Jesus to quick fix it.
My sister Laura in Santa Maria California called a Healing Room in Cedar Rapids and put Seth on their prayer list. They have suggested an AG church in Cedar Rapids to come and pray over Seth and this room. As it turns out their Pastoral Care is tied up today because of the Nat'l Day of Prayer and so an AG church in Iowa City will come today and pray with us. Thanks so much Laura. God really has us covered!!
Keep posting you guys. We love it. 'til next time. V
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good afternoon to the both of you. Vickie the chocolate is for your strength for NOW. i will send Seth chocolates later....the balloons were for Seth :) love you both Ruthi
hey again!
i hope your afternoon is going well. im glad you got your email greetings. today has been kinda slow but not that much going on. oh in chapel today there were these people from indiana who came and sang. at one point i felt like i was watching the lawrence welk show lol well i better do some homework..so i'll ttyl
;) cass
I found Seth on facebook! Let him know I sent him a friend request!
Nardin
Hi. I'm a friend of Nardin's. She's told me about Seth a few times and I thought I would check this out. I'm also 16 and I have crohn's disease and can relate to a lot of the pain your son is feeling. It sounds like your son is going through a really tough time! Worse than what I've been through. I will definetly be praying for him.
I also go to the Children's Hospital of Iowa and have been for the last 3 years. I'm actually going there for an appointment this coming Tuesday. :)
And one more thing, I'm from Dubuque, Iowa, just so you know. ;)
Your son sounds like a very strong boy. I don't think I would be able to handle all of this... he's a true inspiration.
wow!!! God is awesome!!! anyways, glad everything's going so much better and i hope to see you really soon! Love ya! *hugs* ~lid
Hey Seth!
I just sent you an email thingy so I hope you get it soon. Anyway...
I'm so glad you're doing better! Praise God! Mrs. Eubank thanks for keeping this blog up. It is really nice to be able to check on how you guys are doing.
will continue to pray fervantly for you guys!
Love You all,
Sarah
Dear Seth & Vickie,
I was given this prayer request from a customer from Wyoming, IL. I am in Decatur,IL. I am honored to be a part of your miracle and you both to be a witnesses for Jesus Christ during this difficult time. I am standing in faith with you both that God promises, By the stripes Jesus took on His back, Jesus purchased our healing. We expect the manifestation of the prayers of the saints(Jesus gave us the power and authority to greater things than He did and He went about healing. As faith filled people have laid hands on Seth, we are believing for those prayers to come forth in Jesus Name. We do not always understand the why's, we DO know that God is Good and faithful! God promises to work this together for good and His glory. May God bring you a fresh overflow of peace, joy and hope. Love your sister in Christ,
Suzie
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