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The little fella's new home is in Texas Children's Hospital Level 2 Nursery for at least the next month. The infection he developed is coming under control, but they still have a ways to go to get it all. Then, once the infection is completely gone, the doctor has said to "prepare for the fact that he's almost certainly going to need a shunt." The doctors now believe the cerebrospinal fluid from his head is making its way down to the surgery site on his back where it collects. The shunt is a small valve and tubing inserted under his skin, running from his head down into his abdominal cavity, where the fluid will be absorbed by the body.
Jen's staying with the other kids in the morning, and then spending the afternoons/evenings with Paton. Some of the church folks are helping me with keeping the kids some afternoons. Others have made us wonderful meals. We're so thankful for our church family. We're looking forward to the time when Paton can be home for good!
Awwwwww! He is so precious and handsome! We pray for little Paton and all of you everyday! Love and prayers, Terri Carroll
ReplyDelete(Really Diana) But the God of all grace, Who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 1 Peter 5:10. Paton is in our prayers, as are you.
ReplyDeleteI wish we were close enough to help out...but it is a long drive from KY. :) We'll continue to pray for Paton's infection to be conquered and for grace for the rest of you, especially while Paton is in the hospital. Love, The Jungels
ReplyDeleteJohn and Jen,
ReplyDeleteI have been unable to check the blog for the last few days and I am so saddened to hear of this latest setback for your little fella. It brings back memories of my own childhood when I fought infections very similar to what Paton is fighting now. It also brings back memories of the "stay at home for a week, stay in the hospital for two weeks" routine me and my family went through back then. I just got off the phone with my minister and he put Paton on the prayer chain so our entire church is praying for him as well as for you. Take care and God bless you all.