The Pediatric GI Surgeon called my home at 7:20 this morning. He asked if Samuel had ate, and if he hadn’t he wanted me to bring him in immediately for his biopsy. He wanted him in ASAP as the second lab result number was quite high.
(Samuel had just finished breakfast. Of course.)
So Samuel’s biopsy is now schedule for tomorrow morning. They will be looking at his stomach, small intestine, and taking biopsies of his small intestine. It shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes, but they do sedate him completely.
Please keep up the prayers! Samuel is so so so tired today. For a bit he made a little fort on the couch and sat their playing with his new toy from Target. (Yes, I caved and purchased him a toy — he was just too sweet.) As my friend, Carissa from lowercase letters wrote to me, he’s almost 16 months!! They don’t rest on the couch like that! Later today I could tell that he was worn because when he’d walk around his little legs would give out a bit. It broke my momma’s heart.
Hopefully we’ll be home tomorrow. They weren’t sure when they scheduled and told me to plan either way. Part of the concern is that Samuel’s throat is slightly damaged from when he swallowed that star back in June. So they will be carefully monitoring his breathing as well. Also, Samuel is supposed to fast for 8hours, and not have breastmilk after 5pm. I am nervous about this as he doesn’t handle most foods well and he’s literally starving. So pray that he sleeps and is comfortable!
Thank so much for the prayers. I am blessed by every note and kind word that I read. I am sorry that I haven’t emailed you each personally and thanked you. So please know that I am profoundly grateful.
Rachel
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Poor little guy. I hope tomorrow goes okay for you both.
I’m praying for you both right now!
I will be holding you up in prayer. Hang in there and keep looking up.
God bless,
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I’m praying! I can’t think of great words of encouragement other than just know you are all being covered in prayer.
Your poor little man. Sending good thoughts to you and your family.
Praying for ya’ll. I hope that your sweet boy can get some rest tonight!
I’m glad you’re moving forward quickly….and praying it’s a simple in and out thing for him. Discovering that he has Celiac is a bummer but at least it’s something you can identify and something with a clear cut treatment that works even though it’s difficult….the Lord will get you through the difficult part though!
Gavin is due for his 6th endoscopy with biopsies–Chelsea has had 4 and I have had 2. (We all have severe GI issues).
The sedation is great–I didnt feel or remember a thing, nor did my kids.
The hardest part is letting them go into their hands when it’s time for you to leave the room. I will pray extra for that for you!
May the Lord be your strength…
Love to you…
Carla
Praying now…..”You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord, forever, for in YAH, the Lord, is everlasting strength.” Isaiah 26:3,4
May He be your strength tomorrow and sweet Samuel’s.
Much love,
Stacy
I’ll be praying for sweet little Samuel!! And for you as well!
-Marissa
Continuing to pray for you & your precious boy!
Jessica
Praying from Oregon.
Blessings & Hugs
Janet Cowan
Oh that precious Samuel! God has great and mighty plans for this little boy! Stormin the gates, dear friend!
Praying.
it breaks my heart, too, to hear about his legs giving out. poor precious baby! i can only imagine how anxious you must feel – so many details to think about, from the fasting to the sleep to the biopsy. but, be of good cheer – our God is concerned with ALL the details and He is sovereign over each and every one of them. praying that your entire family will get good rest tonight, that your hearts would be at ease, and that the procedure goes smoothly. may the Lord continue to bring answers so Samuel can be on his way back to good health. lots of hugs to you!
Praying here on Long Island.
Praying in Atlanta for your sweet baby boy!
Alicia
Praying in Mississippi for you and your sweet boy! My daughter had to be sedated for a scope when she was that age, and I remember all too well how stressful and difficult it can be. Hope all goes well.
Many hugs and prayers!
Khourt from http://lifeasaconvert.blogspot.com
What a little sweetie he is. I pray all will go well tomorrow and they find definite answers. Wisdom for the doctors.
Oh my goodness … I’ll pray for you and your little guy. You must be scared but God is BIGGER than this biopsy. Sending some love to you through the interwebs! *hug*
Just prayed for the little guy (and the rest of your recovering family!).
Camden
I was reminded of this passage today, and I pray it encourages you in this time of need.
Isaiah 40:27-31
27 Why do you say, O Jacob,
and speak, O Israel,
“My way is hidden from the LORD,
and my right is disregarded by my God”?
28 Have you not known? Have you not heard?The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.
29 He gives power to the faint,
and to him who has no might he increases strength.
30 Even youths shall faint and be weary,
and young men shall fall exhausted;
31 but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
This just breaks my heart. Two of my four kids have had health issues that have required hospitalization on a couple of different occasions for each of them. I know how hard it is on a mommy’s heart. You are both in my prayers.
Poor baby! I remember when my little ones were in the NICU how helpless and scared I was…but, I also remember the peace beyond understanding I felt as God gently reminded me daily that He would never leave me or forsake me. He constantly reminded me He was in control and I am so thankful for His faithfulness. Praying for your momma’s heart and your sweet Samuel.
Oh, Rachel, I continue to pray for your precious Samuel!!
Rachel, prayers, love, and happy thoughts going out to you and Samuel. “ask and it will be given, seek and it will be found, knock and the door will be opened.”.
Praying for a supernatural, abundant grace on Samuel, that he would be secure, calm, content, and that Jesus would put His hedge of protection around him and HEAL him!!! In Jesus’ name!!!
My computer has been down and I’ve been wanting to tell you I am praying for you and sweet Samuel!
Praying for peace and protection. Praying for clear answers and amazing doctors. Praying for healing. Praying for wisdom.
Hugs from me to you.
Samuel and family are on my mind and prayers. What a sweet guy and if I was near I would want to buy every toy in Target right now!ha! A Momma’s heart, hang in there my friend.
I’m praying for your little guy and for your mommy’s heart to be at peace. There is no need to thank people right now. Carry on and be with your little one.
This passage speaks of the awesome power God has in just His words.
Psalm 29
Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;
worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.
The voice of the LORD is over the waters;
the God of glory thunders,
the LORD thunders over the mighty waters.
The voice of the LORD is powerful;
the voice of the LORD is majestic.
The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars;
the LORD breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.
He makes Lebanon leap like a calf,
Sirion like a young wild ox.
The voice of the LORD strikes
with flashes of lightning.
The voice of the LORD shakes the desert;
the LORD shakes the Desert of Kadesh.
The voice of the LORD twists the oaks
and strips the forests bare.
And in his temple all cry, “Glory!”
The LORD sits enthroned over the flood;
the LORD is enthroned as King forever.
The LORD gives strength to his people;
the LORD blesses his people with peace.
Focusing on worship for our mighty God helps keep terrifying situations like this in perspective. God is so big, and Samuel is so small, but the Father cares for this little one so much. He has Samuel in His hands and knows exactly what He’s doing.
Part of my morning reading today included this verse: “Then the little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.’ And He laid His hands on them and departed from there.” Matthew 19:13-15
I’ll be praying for your little one tomorrow morning,
Liz in CA
I just prayed for him again. I really pray that all goes well for the little guy!
To help with infection, you may want to consider a diet low in sugar, and no dairy (just short term); infectious bacteria THRIVE on sugar and dairy! I am always amazed at the dramatic and quick results this simple change of diet makes. Another really good thing to do is to take probiotics to prevent yeast infections from antibiotics. You can get it in powder form (from health food stores and places like Fred Meyer which have a health section) to mix into food or drink for little guys.
Continually in my prayers…
Corine
How did they find out he had Celiac when they just did tests last week that said he wasn’t allergic to anything? Did I miss that? Sorry if I did.
Sweet lil’ Samuel has been in my thoughts and prayers throuhgout the night and day. My little guy gets up in the middle of the night to come snuggle with me in bed and I pray for your lil’ Samuel then and for you sweet Mama.
~Cinnamon
I will continue to lift your little man before the throne of God…I have been following your blog for a few weeks now, and just from the short time reading I recongnize the jolt something like this causes to a family and their lives. I will be praying also for each one of you. That Jesus will cover each one in your precious family. That all the “things” of life will be taken care of while you all are zeroed in on getting your sweet boy well. I can’t explain it, and marvel at what an amazing thing the internet can be in bringing strangers together, but my heart swells with you in this day, in this journey. And, I praise God for the opportunity to stand beside you in prayer for Samuel, and your entire family. I have been encourage by some of your words, and pray that Jesus will be your encourager, be your strength, and be the lifter of your head. May He prove HImself faithful and true! Blessings to you…
{hugs} from CA
Christie
I am praying for your sweet boy! God is good, always. Much love to your family <3
Continued prayers for your darling baby boy. And praying for strength and peace for you as well.
Praying for you and sweet little Samuel.
Rachel, I’m lifting Samuel up before the Lord. Praying that he does well during the procedure and heals quickly. Take care.
Am sitting here in tears. He’s such a precious little man! Praying so very hard that all goes well tomorrow, that you’ll find out for sure what’s going on, and that you’ll have the tools you need to help him feel better!
Still praying in Seattle!
Galatians 1:3-5 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Prayer Bears
My email address
He’s in my prayers. I posted at Aspire and just want to pass on to you that I have Celiac and gluten intolerant children. I’ve mastered that way of cooking. I am always here for you on that cooking journey. I can be reached at:
patrice@everydayruralty.com
Any questions at all are welcome!
i am speechless….my prayers are with him .. GOD bless him.. God be with him … i will do a special prayer for him .. May your family be blessed with the strength .. hope everything ends soon on a positive note…
Rachel, my heart goes out to you and Samuel. How heartwrenching for you to watch your child struggle with this illness. I pray that the doctor’s hands would be guided as they perform the biopsy and that God would give them wisdom in treating your precious little boy. I also pray for peace for you and your family.
Prayers are lifted for you and little Samuel. Lean on God’s strength. Thank you for sharing.
You’re probably in having the biopsy now, or maybe even done, but I’ve been praying for you. Stay warm on this very cold day, and keep looking up. My friend’s daughter has Celiac (she almost died when she was 2, until they found out what it was), but ONCE THEY KNEW, she has grown into a healthy adult young woman who is really strong and doing great. She is just about finished getting her nursing degree and wants to use it in ministry. God is fighting for you, with all His might, and hard as it is to imagine, loves Samuel more than you do. Samuel is a sweetie.
Blessings and prayers,
Wendy
Does your family need a meal? I could bring one over today. I’m going by your street about 1:30 today.
OMGoodness!! As a Mother, I know how hard this is on you! God bless you and your baby – praying!!
Stay in the scriptures as much as possible to help keep your mind focused instead of fretful. This always helps me.
Rachel,
My little Landen was born just a few weeks before your precious Samuel, so I cannot imagine what your family is going through! They are so innocent at this age and so, so sweet! I will keep you guys in my prayers…especially your mommy heart.
Love,
Nicki
🙁 I’ve’ been out of the loop but I’m catching up now. Praying for you all!!!
I am still praying for your family,bless his little heart,it is heartbreaking.I pray the doctors will find out quickly & give you peace of mind.May God wrap his comforting arms about you,phylliso
Prayers to your gorgeous, beautiful son. I’ve got my entire family on board with prayers for Samual.
Much love and big hugs,
K xx
I’m sending lots of prayers and well wishes to you and Samuel