Our initial viewing of Levi was surprising (in a good way), first because he looked so "normal", secondly because he was awake!!! Although, while I was with him, he was starting to bruise up pretty good. They expect that he won't be able to open his eye for 4-5 days.
Wow, wasn't prepped for that. Wanna guess what the first thing he whimpered was? You got it, "Chocolate Milk". Gotta love that boy's persistence. We expect to be able to give him fluids after his MRI, but don't know the schedule on that yet . . hopefully early.
As happy as I am that his breathing tube is out and he is awake, it's facing the reality of the next fews days that I am not so happy about. The little guy is hurting and as a momma it's so hard to see and so hard to try to comfort, knowing that I don't have the ability to make the pain go away. He will be on pain meds, but after your face gets pulled off of your skull, then your skull cut apart, I am thinking that morphine might not make as much of a difference as one would hope.
Dan is planning on taking the first shift tonight and, since I'll be across the street, I'll come over and relieve him sometime during the night. It's not clear yet, but we are getting the idea that it might be a week or so before we make the trip home.
I feel like I can breath again, and it feels good.
-Kara
"I feel like I can breath again, and it feels good."-Love this. Perhaps God heard all of us exhale at the same time after reading your post.
ReplyDeletePraising God for the successful surgery. Thank you for giving us such specific ways we can pray for Levi. We'll be praying that Levi experiences as much comfort as possible during recovery with access to lots of chocolate milk :). xo
Praise the Lord for all the amazing answers to prayer. We will keep praying for healing and strength for you and Dan during the recovery process. Our girls are always asking for chocolate milk too...maybe because I rarely let them have it:)! Hoping the MRI is early, totally clear and that Levi gets to drink a lot of chocolate milk! Love, Kim Piper
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for him and that the pain wouldn't be too bad. Poor little thing. Continue to hang in there buddy! Love you.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you feel like you can breathe again. Praying for good rest for all of you tonight. From the dr's report, sounds like the success of the surgery was a huge miracle!
ReplyDeleteKara, so glad the surgery went well. I'll be praying for comfort and healing. I was thinking... you have an i-touch or I-pod right? Do you need headphones for levi to listen to kid songs or something to keep his mind off the discomfort? Or we have portable speakers for your I- pod that I can bring down. Just name it. Love misty
ReplyDeleteoh, what a relief! and yet still seems like a long road to recovery. we will continue to pray for all of you- mostly for God to touch and soothe Levi's pain.
ReplyDeletei just love that he asked for choc milk...i will never look at chocolate milk the same again. :)
-The Turners
We have been praying for little Levi all day and are so thankful to hear that the surgery went well. Hope that adorable boy gets his chocolate milk soon! - RJ and Anna Hosking
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing that he was awake for you to communicate with him. We will continue to pray for him and that the Lord will ease his pain.
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Praise Jesus! Our day has been spent reading the updates and praying for you ALL. These kiddos are so amazing...the fact that he asked for his chocolate milk, and remembered that is where his morning left off is truly remarkable. You've got yourselves a strong one. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for diligently updating the blog as you are. A whole new layer of prayer begins as his body heals and his health is restored.
Praise Jesus.
The chocolate milk kills me! Haha what a relief to hear him say those two little familiar words.
ReplyDeleteI just learned about Levi and am praying for your dear, dear little boy. I'm also thanking God for that wonderful surgeon, Dr. Levy. May the Lord bless that man!
ReplyDeleteThe faith and surrender to God's will (whatever that would be) that both of you have exhibited touches my heart. Glory to God. His plan truly is perfect and your trust is beautiful. May He continue to bathe you in his grace.
Gentle hugs for Levi... <3
Love,
Ruthanne
I can't remember the last time I felt this joyful! I love that he asked for chocolate milk!!! Praising the Lord for all of His faithfulness in this and continuing to pray for quick healing and comfort from the pain that little Levi is enduring now. I heard that song, Blessings today by Laura Story and thought of you all and the rough roller coaster you have gone through in the past week. What a blessing this is that all went well in the surgery! So encouraged!
ReplyDeleteI saw the posting of Levi on Facebook through a friend. It has been my honor and privilege to have been praying for him today. I will continue to do so. Pray changes everything! Praising God right now for the good news about the successful surgery!
ReplyDeleteLoving Levi and God's strength! Levi is such a blessing for you and I am seeing God's love through all of this. Your story has brought about so much soul searching and has moved so many so deeply. If this awfulness resulted in so many seeing His love (which by seeing the posts His strength is amazing!), I am in awe. Stay strong, feel His love and kiss that sweet baby of yours!
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Your little boy is beautiful and I am praying for you and your family! I heard about you from a friend's FB post and my heart just breaks in reading your story. I'm reminded of the story of Abraham and Issac, and how God honored Abraham's willingness to surrender his beloved son to Him. I am praying that He will watch over Levi and bless you all in the same way.
ReplyDeleteGod is SO good! He loves to show his good to those who trust in Him. I have cried tears of joy throughout the day, and I just want to run to the Hospital and give you guys a hug. Through all this it has amazed me that you continued this blog. I am sitting here thinking about how much time you have to put into updateding us when you are emotionally and physically worn out. But by doing so, you are including the prayers of others and strengthing the faith in Levi's recovery, and for that I admire you. I am curious about his eye sight and can't wait to hear what happens when he can see again. WOW! Dr. Levy had God all over him today! We won't forget him and the team that worked together to keep Levi with us. You both are blessed!
ReplyDeletePS. I am praying for the MRI to show the tumor is totally gone!
ReplyDeletePraying for this sweet adorable little guy and a smooth recovery! Whitney Kahn passed this blog to us and you have a lot of August mommas praying for a smooth recovery!
ReplyDeleteHow can I love your family without even knowing you? So glad to hear of Levi's successful surgery...I will not complain about my aching feet once today. Levi gets all of my thought and prayers!
ReplyDeleteStill praying for Levi's recovery. So glad to hear all went well with the surgery. Praise God!
ReplyDeleteThe Wyatt's
Praise God that you are through with the surgery. We were out of town and so we couldn't read your blog the last few days. We were lifting you up in prayer though. Praying for a smooth recovery and no lasting complications. -Jason and Rhiannon Schmidt
ReplyDeleteYour faith and strength are an inspiration! Our family's prayers continue constantly. Our love, hope, and belief in the greatness of God are deepened through you and this amazing miracle. Rest in Him, and our love!
ReplyDeleteTom, Colleen, Molly and Aine!
Praying for you guys! God's got it all under control, but I know the journey isn't easy...
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