Hope for Baby Bennett: Back in the CTICU

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Back in the CTICU

Bodie started decompensating earlier this evening, another RRT was called and now he is back in the CTICU, once again intubated. They're putting in a central line right now. Please pray that they figure out, quickly, what is wrong - and that this stay is a short one!
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10 comments:

AnonymousJune 10, 2010 at 12:46 AM
Praying, praying, praying! Praying in wisdom for the doctors, healing for Bodie and strength for you. We love you guys!

Cindy
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UnknownJune 10, 2010 at 1:36 AM
Lot's of prayers Amy...and (((hugs)))
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AnonymousJune 10, 2010 at 3:28 AM
We'll be praying! Love you guys! Erin
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SaraJune 10, 2010 at 4:37 AM
Lots of prayers, Amy!! Prayers for the doctors, prayers for strength and healing of Bodie, prayers for you, Dusk & Sierra. Hang in there!
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Wodzisz FamilyJune 10, 2010 at 4:51 AM
Praying like crazy for all of you.
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AnonymousJune 10, 2010 at 6:36 AM
Praying!!
- Naomi
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Rebekah WilsonJune 10, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Again, I am increasing the outpour of prayer. Bodie is stronger than all of this.

Lord, please lay your hand on Bodie's heart. Help him to stay strong and shine through with his contagious smile. Please help the Dr's to search every inch to discover the cause of Bodie's decline and give them the knowledge to know how to fix it. Amen.
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AnonymousJune 10, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Ah, my Amy. I got on my knees as soon as I saw this. Of course we will be praying really hard for Bodie! He is an incredible boy and we will believe and wait for healing progress. May he feel God's touch right now. And may the medical team have God's wisdom to help heal my Bodie. Sending you all a lot of prayers and love. Nairi and family
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mom2loJune 10, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Praying for sweet Bodie and for the doctors to figure out exactly what's going on VERY quickly! Praying for strength and patience for you and your husband. Praying for a miracle of healing straight from the hand of God!
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mom2loJune 10, 2010 at 7:27 PM
Still praying and waiting anxiously for an update. God, keep your hands on this little one. Heal him and make him well!
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