Day 2

We had a really rough night last night!  We knew it was going to be hard but last night was one of the hardest things to witness!  The nurse couldn't really control his pain and after many calls to the doctor and dealing with "Momma Bear", she was able to give some relief.  As soon as he fell asleep, they were in to take blood, etc.  Everyone says the hospital is not a place for sleep.....I totally agree.  Today, through a lot of tears, he was able to transfer to a wheelchair and go around the hospital for a bit. 

 

 

The following picture is John Thomas in the playroom.....a little less than thrilled and you can tell by his precious face, he's hurting. 

John Thomas:  "Why do I have to have this fixator and be in the hospital?  Why do I have to hurt?"

Parents:  "We don't know the answers to those questions and in fact; we're wondering the same thing ourselves.  But have you heard the word FAITH?"

John Thomas:  "yes"

Parents:  "Do you know what that means?"

John Thomas:  "kinda"

Parents:  "It means believing and hoping with all of your heart that Jesus is going to take care of us...no matter how bad it looks right now.  We have to believe that and take it day by day."

John Thomas:  "OK"  (tears running down his face)

 

Oh how our hearts hurt right now. Please, dear Jesus, take away this pain and heal our boy!

 

 

John Thomas misses his sister very much...we all do.  He was able to FaceTime with her but was really too weak to carry on much of a conversation.  He also misses his puppy, Paisley. He loved his picture from her.

 

 

Dr. Paley thinks we may be released tomorrow....just depends on how well he can get around.   We'll go back to Quantum House after he's released and start the dreaded physical therapy. Thank you for your prayers.....they're carrying us through this dark time. 

#GodIsFaithful  #EyeOfTheTiger

 



We're praying for an amazing 2016,
Brad and Janay