Hope for Baby Bennett: Wed mid-day update

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Wed mid-day update

Bodie seems to have taken a turn for the better! He was put on a new pacing med last night and really seems to be responding well to it. They were worried about blood flow to his brain, so ordered a cranial ultrasound yesterday. Just got the results back and it was normal!!! Praise God! Prayers are definitely working - keep em coming! He is nowhere near out of the woods and is still extremely critical and fragile, but at least seems to be moving in the right direction, albeit slowly!
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17 comments:

Debbie and Lilly CatesApril 21, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Yes Amy!! Praise God! We'll keep praying for your little boy.
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AnonymousApril 21, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Yeah! God is good! We'll keep praying. Love you all! Erin
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pinkmeApril 21, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Praise the Lord!! I will continue to pray!
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AnonymousApril 21, 2010 at 12:34 PM
He's a fighter ... keep fighting Bodie!!! Prayers constantly. Love, Sara
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AnonymousApril 21, 2010 at 12:34 PM
so happy to read this!
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StephRueApril 21, 2010 at 12:47 PM
I have been checking in all day. So happy to hear this. More prayers coming your way.
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AnonymousApril 21, 2010 at 12:48 PM
That is great to hear, every little bit helps
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AnonymousApril 21, 2010 at 1:12 PM
I will thank God for this good news and will pray that more encouragement and progress continues as the day moves on. Miracles happen...

Love,
Sara Bollinger
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Chris and KarenApril 21, 2010 at 2:32 PM
Soooo good to hear - we love you Bodie!!!
Karen
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AnonymousApril 21, 2010 at 4:51 PM
We will NEVER stop praying! Praise God for Bodie's progress. Much Love: Nairi
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AngelApril 21, 2010 at 5:49 PM
a friend of facebook posted a link to your blog. My family will be keeping you, Bodie, and your entire family in our prayers. I don't know where you are, but if there is anything we can do to lighten your load, please let me know. Love and Blessings to you, Angel
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Sharon LewisApril 21, 2010 at 6:56 PM
PTL!!!! I will keep praying. GOD is so good!!!
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Mike and PeggyApril 22, 2010 at 2:30 AM
Praise the Lord Amy and Dusk. Me and my team here in Greece are praying.
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UnknownApril 22, 2010 at 5:47 AM
We are so happy!! We are still praying for all of you!
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SaraApril 22, 2010 at 6:21 AM
Bodie is such a fighter! Lots of prayers your way =)
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KimberlyApril 22, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Anxiously awaiting the latest. Bodie & your family are in my thoughts and prayers...constantly!!! May the God of all comfort, strengthen you and bring you the peace that passes understanding during this time. Healing prayers being prayed for Bodie. Asking for miracles! Hoping the positive trend is continuing as of the last update!
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AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 2:59 PM
Great visiting with you and your family Amy - still praying that all the theories turn into solutions and problems are solved quickly. Am here if you need anything!! Love, Sara and the Hale Family
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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."

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"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."