Just a short update.
Samuel did great. I mean really great. The anesthesiologist was shocked at how calm he was in the operating room — I kept telling Samuel how much I loved him and how I was right there and how Jesus would stay with him even after I had to leave. He didn’t fuss at all. We just put the mask on him and within a minute his little eyes fluttered and he was asleep.
It took about 35 minutes from when I left and till he was wheeled back. Then he proceeded to sleep for almost an hour. After he woke we waited a bit, took out the iv, and unhooked the pulse ox and then we went home.
He’s exhausted. I’m exhausted. And I’m glad it’s over.
Even with the already good news — Samuel’s weight rebounded dramatically and he’s no longer bottomed off the chart but has sky-rocketed to the 25th percentile — I still feel so weepy. It’s such an unnatural thing to observe and deal with — from seeing your child put to sleep, to the monitors, and the questions, and the need to be brave. So now, I think it’s kind of catching up with me.
Thank you so much for all your prayers. As I waited for him I pulled out my phone and read each of your prayers. I was so blessed.
I’ve attached a couple pictures from today, and I’ll post more tomorrow for {friday} favorites.
Thank you again from the bottom of my tired, but grateful, heart.
~Rachel
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So glad it went smoothly. And the “feeling weepy” sounds really normal, Rachel. It takes a lot of effort and adrenaline to make it through stuff like this, and then it all drains away and leaves you empty of everything but tears. I’ll keep praying!
Such a sweet, sweet little boy.
I’m glad everything went well.
Rest, now, you totally deserve it. Keep us posted! :]
Oh, Mrs. Martin, I am so happy that this went well! The LORD was clearly in that operating room today! I know exactly what you mean about still feeling a bit weepy… I almost feel the same way now.
Love and Blessings,
Elizabeth Rose
I prayed for Samuel today. Good to know everything went well. Praise God.
Keep us updated! God bless!
Rachel
He is faithful. We KNOW that (but sometimes it’s just really good to get to see it too!) Glad for the good update. Still praying – rest.
So thankful for this wonderful update! May God’s rest be with you for a while…
Blessings, my friend (is it ok if I call you that??).
I am so thankful that it went so well for him! I long for my son to wake like that but his disease makes sure that doesn’t happen (he always reacts badly). He looks so peaceful and content–so trusting–so bonded to you. What a huge blessing to have in the midst of the suffering…praising God for all the improvements and praying for you always….xoxo
So glad it is over and it went smooth!! That’s our Jesus for you!!
Have been praying and praying, even put up a post to inform my readers.
Praying for great results!
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I’m so glad it went well. Our Matthew had a biopsy like Samuel’s a month or so ago. I prayed the whole way to his follow up visit that was this morning! I could remember the anxiety so clearly! Prayers as you continue to wait…
I glad it went so well. He is a brave little boy! I can tell in his pictures that he is getting healthier and stronger everyday.
Sweet boy. Glad to hear things went well today. Continued prayers. 🙂
Praising the Lord that everything went so well. And I am so thankful to here he’s climbed to the 25th percentile in weight. Fantastic news. Sleep well precious Samuel!
I’ve been praying for you, & will continue. Praise the Lord for your sweet Samuel!
Jessica
praise the Lord!!! Jesus sure was with him. and the 25th percentile, already?! what a MIRACLE!!! hope you get rest. sweet rest. hugs to you.
Oh my… just caught up and praying for you. I am so glad that you have good news and can finally get some rest.
I’m so glad everything went well! That’s wonderful news about his weight rebounding! I’m continuing to pray for you and sweet Samuel!
Such a precious little guy! Love those pics. He is brave and tough and totally amazing! But I wouldn’t expect anything else, with you being his mom. 🙂
aw it looks like he did so well! and sounds like you did also… continued prayers.
So thankful that this is behind you now!
Well known words but what comfort they give! Praying so hard for good news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Praise God, lil Samuel did well. e is a beautiful little boy!!! I just got on board to pray for him via Child of God’s blog… and will be continuing! Hugs and Blessings : )
Love my little buddy, and I’m glad he’s okay. 🙂
I was praying for him!
I’m soo, soo glad he’s okay.
Blessings,
Acacia