Hope for Baby Bennett: Bodie is back!

Monday, April 26, 2010

Bodie is back!

We just saw him for a second, but we hear he's doing GREAT! They gave him a new shunt, took down the old shunt and put in a pacemaker. He did NOT need to go on bypass and his chest is closed! Praise praise praise God!!! Surgeon says pacemaker and shunt appear to be working well for him - he's now off the Nitric and on less meds than he was on going into surgery! I'm sure the next 24 hours or so will be dicey as Bodie tends to not respond too well after procedures, so please keep praying! Thank you so much for your prayers - they got Bodie through this morning with flying colors!!!
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12 comments:

Debbie and Lilly CatesApril 26, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Awesome! God is so very good! We will be praying for a speedy post surgery recovery.

God is so amazing.
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Erika JonesApril 26, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Praise God! Praying for MORE GREAT news!!!
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AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 11:51 AM
Praise God! Praying for Bodie and your family. Love you! -NaNa
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UnknownApril 26, 2010 at 12:49 PM
That is wonderful news Amy, will continue to pray!!!
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AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Praise the Lord!
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Rebekah WilsonApril 26, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Praise the Lord! I can't wait to see his sweet face!
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Chris and KarenApril 26, 2010 at 2:28 PM
Let all that has breath -- PRAISE THE LORD!!!!
Celebrating with songs of joy to our God.
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StanfordsApril 26, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Thank you, Jesus !!!
...We've been praying, praying, praying !
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KimberlyApril 26, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Hurrah! Another victory! Always praying for the little man & his family.
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AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 6:03 PM
My sweet Bodie! I am so proud of you! You are a true trooper! Keep getting strong, my peanut. There are so many people praying for you around the globe. You are a miracle already. May God continue to bless you my sweet. Big Hugs, Nairi. THANK YOU LORD FOR ANSWERED PRAYER.
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AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Thank You, thank You, Lord!
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UnknownApril 26, 2010 at 8:18 PM
I feel better than ever about Bodie! That won't stop my prayers, but what an amazing miracle boy he is! Thank you, God for listening to our prayers! Love you all heaps.
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The Chosen Mothers by Erma Bombeck

Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures, and a couple by habit. Did you ever wonder how mothers of children with life threatening illnesses are chosen?

Somehow, I visualize God hovering over Earth selecting His instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger. "Armstrong, Beth, son, patron saint Matthew. Forrest, Marjorie, daughter, patron saint Cecilia. Rutledge, Carrie, twins, patron saint Gerard."

Finally, He passes a name to an angel and says, "Give her a child with cancer." The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy." "Exactly" smiles God, "Could I give a child with cancer a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel."

"But, does she have patience?" asks the angel. "I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she will handle it." "I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has it's own world. She has to make it live in her world and that's not going to be easy."

"But, Lord, I don't think she believes in you." No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness." The angel gasps -"Selfishness? is that a virtue?"

God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take anything her child does for granted. She will never consider a single step ordinary. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...ignorance, cruelty, prejudice...and allow her to rise above them." She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life, because she is doing My work as surely as if she is here by My side." "And what about her patron Saint?" asks the angel. His pen poised in mid-air. God smiles, "A mirror will suffice."