34th Update

Samuel is still struggling with his Edema (I was told Edema is not spelled with an A) and urine output. Before we left the hospital one of Samuel’s Dr.’s lowered his Lasix to help keep his body from flushing out more potassium. Mom is concerned that decreasing his Lasix is causing him to gain back some of his fluids. This is still our main prayer concern. Samuel will be going to the hospital today for blood work and an evaluation, so the Dr.’s will have to decide if they want to raise the Lasix back up.
On a fun note Samuel has two front teeth days away from breaking threw his gums. They are white and swollen and you can clearly see the outline of the teeth! We are very excited as Samuel reaches yet another milestone in his life.
Samuel has also been gifted a real live breathing bunny by one of his nurses. She had tried to convince Daddy Samuel needed a puppy but my Daddy said no. Instead our nurse was at the feed store (around Easter time the feed stores sell baby bunnies, ducks, and chicks) and she fell in love with one of the rabbits we now know as Buttons. She is very sweet and likes to sit on Samuel’s feet. Buttons is living with Samuel’s nurse for now and coming for visits.
I want to thank everyone for their encouraging E-mails, cards in the mail, and prayers. We appreciate every overture of love and friendship. We are also keeping the prayer concerns sent our way in our own prayers and thank you for allowing us to participate in your lives as well. God’s word says to bear one another’s burdens and we are blessed to help bear your burdens as you all help to bear ours. May the Lord bless all of you as you go through your day.
Kaitlyn