Day 11: Miracle Morning...
After dropping Carter and Jordyn off with Uncle Greg and Aunt Mel...the above scene is what greeted me this morning as I walked into Jackson's room! How awesome is our God - the God - of miracles! Only 48 hours after major heart surgery, mommy gets to hold her little warrior!
We got the incredible news early this morning from our nurses that Jackson had a great/quiet night and that his two chest tubes, A-line, and foley all had been taken out, he was back on his feeds and his oxygen flow level had been turned down...all before 8am! And maybe, just maybe, Kel and I would have the opportunity to hold our little man by the end of the day!
Well...God taught us once again that it is His timing and plan, and not anyone elses! And by 10:30am - Jackson was back in mommy's arms, and I can't even begin to tell you the joy that filled our hearts as tears filled the room! How Amazing! How Awesome is our Lord!
But the moment that redefined "awe-some" for us...was when Jaci and Heather handed Kelly a bottle - and for the very first time Jackson took 1oz of breast milk!!!! The amazing part is - "typically" heart babies go home with a feeding tube and here our little rock star is eating from a bottle 48 hours after surgery! And you should have seen the way Jackson "housed" that bottle! It was gone in literally 2 minutes! Absolutely awesome...and yet again - He has shocked the team of doctors and nurses with Jackson's progress! And in the words of Dr. Orr - today's Attending CICU doctor - "this is the slickest Norwood patient I have ever seen!" That coming from a man who has been in Cardiac pediatrics "forever" according to our nurses - and having cared for thousands of heart babies!
Your ways are Holy, O God...and your are displaying your power among the peoples!
We have had some great conversations today with our team of nurses and doctors - even had the opportunity to share the miracle of my motorcycle accident with the nursing staff, and our journey of faith over the last year! Thank you Lord for the opportunities you continue to open to share your story through our lives! God gives us the eyes to see, ears to hear and hearts to speak with wisdom into the relationships and opportunities you bring - so that you may draw people closer to yourself! Your love is unfailing - your mercies never ending - and your Grace abounding!
It truly has been a team effort here - including our team of prayer warriors - in and through this journey! And today has been an awesome day! Jackson is doing..."fabulous" seems to be the word of the day...and is currently off his Fentanyl (the strong pain drug) and they continue to wean him off his meds, trying to sustain the crucial balance to allow him to recover, rest and regain his strength! His sats and levels have been wonderful through out the day...and if things continue at this rate - we should be stepped down to the Cardiac Unit by the end of next week. Again - the team is very cautious, but extremely pleased by his progress! Please continue to pray for strength, rest, and Jackson's healing - for we truly believe that God is demonstrating His Glory, Majesty and Grace through the Power of Prayer!
We are heading to pick up the kiddos soon - and looking forward to a great night with Carter and Jordyn as we watch the Steelers take it to the Browns! Here we go Steelers...Here we go!
All Eyes on Jesus!
2 comments:
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. God Bless your family.
Dear Doug and Kelly.....Please know that your family is still being prayed for up north (about 90 miles, lol), with lots and lots of prayer for your little warrior! I check this website at least once a day, mostly twice. I almost always forget to "sign in". May God wrap his loving arms around our little man and give him strength.
In His Love,
Mary Kay
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