The CT results are in
"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen" Ephesians 3:20-21
The CT results are in. The blood on Max's brain is being absorbed!!!!!! Praise be to God. Hydrocephalus (too much fluid in his head) is still an issue and may still require a shunt. The decision will be up to the neurosurgeon, Dr Burson. Kelly & John hope to meet with him sometime today.
Dr Benton said that Max is right on target neurologically, compared to other full term newborns. The last thing he said when meeting with Kelly & John this morning was that "all of the letters, cards, and PRAYERS must be paying off" It meant sooooooo much to Kelly to hear him recognize the power of prayer. We can never thank you enough for continually bringing Max before God.
Dr Benton said that genetics is not an issue. Thank you God.
Max's IV was turned off yesterday before 6pm. Before it was turned off Max's blood sugar had remained in the 50's. During the night and this morning, off of the IV, it has been remained in the 60's. Thank you God.
I heard Kelly laugh for the 1st time today in over a week. It sounded soooooo good.
Prayers of Thanksgiving
~Blood on Max's brain is absorbing
~Thyroid tests and clotting studies came back normal
~Max's bilirubin level is down again today, Kelly thinks it was 1.3 (normal level is <1)
~Max's phenobarb level continues to go down without any seizure activity.
~Genetics is not an issue according to Dr Benton
~Max's blood sugar has been stable off of the IV
~Max seems to be loosening up some, not as stiff as he was when he first started waking up
~Max can take a whole feeding by bottle
~Head circumferance hasn't grown - holding steady at 36cm
~Neurologically on target compared to other term infants
~Kelly was able to laugh today
Prayer Requests
~Wisdom and Clarity of Mind for Dr Burson, the neurosurgeon, as he reviews Max's CT scan results and as he decides the plan of care
~That the blood on Max's brain will continue to be absorbed leaving healthy brain tissue
~That Max will continue to develop and respond appropriately as would a healthy term newborn
~That the fluid on Max's brain will drain as it should and not put any pressure on his brain so a shunt will not be needed
~That if a shunt is needed, it will be placed without complication and that he will recover fully
~That Kelly & John will continue to feel the peace that passes understanding and that the rest that they get will be sufficient for them
~That Max will continue to loosen up and that his exercises and stretches will be beneficial for him
~That the physical therapist evaluation will go well
We keep praying,
Karie
posted by Max's Family @ 9/01/2006 08:38:00 AM
43 Comments:
My heart is lightened as I'm sure yours is. Thank you God. We will keep praying.
The Jordan Family
Praise the Lord! He is hearing our prayers as we knew all along and he is answering them in His own time.Thank you, Lord. We will keep praying. Love, Aunt Marilyn
I am so thankful for this news. Praise God. He is a gracious and merciful God. John and Kelly, God is blessing you and all of us and we are so thankful for the two of you and your sweet baby Max.
Love Abounding,
Diana
Praise God! Max is glorifying our Father in Heaven in all he does! We will continue to pray and thank the Lord for every hurdle Max overcomes! We love you guys!
Jenni And Kevin
Thank you, God!! We have been praying nonstop and will continue to do so!! Jackson asks me everyday when Max is coming home. He is very anxious to meet his new friend! We are ecstatic over the results of the ct scan. We love you all so much and are completely overjoyed with the latest news. You will continue to be in our every thought and prayer. We still want to help you in ANY way. We will continue to pray that Max will not need a shunt and that his health will continue to improve. God is SO GOOD!!
Love,
Michael, Jondalyn, Jackson and Avery Byrd
Praise God!
I know that Max will be a wonderful blessing to all our lives and we will one day look back on this hard time and say we would do it again if, at the end of it all, we would have the blessing of Max.
I like what Jenni and Kevin said in that Max is glorifying our Father in Heaven in all he does. I pray that not only now but all of Max's days people will see the power of God displayed in his life.
God has something special in mind for this young man, my grandson.
I love ya'll,
Papao
I am wiping tears of joy as I write this. God is so good and knows our every need. You will continue to be in my prayers.
Love,
Aunt Phyllis
John & Kelly -
God is good!!! I will continue to pray for all of you!! Max has already touched so many lives -- God indeed has a plan for him. I have been inspired not only by Karie's updates and the words she chooses, but by the many comments of your Christian family and friends. I feel God's love and strength each time I check the blog - I hope the two of you do too.
Love,
Paula Johnson
We are so thankful for this great news. We will continue to lift y'all up in prayer!
Hannah, Brandon, and Will Siegel
Thank you, Lord! This is awesome news! It's funny, as I read that Kelly was able to laugh, it made me cry! I'm still wiping away tears of joy. :)
Max's name was mentioned at today's all school Mass at St. Cecilia. The Sisters and everyone here are continuing to pray daily for Max.
Thanks, Karie, for keeping us updated. We'll keep praying and praising God for His healing power.
Love you all-
Carol and James
Our God is an awesome God!! I am on my way to Matt's school for a class party. Now I need to go re-do my make-up! I'll redo it everyday for great news like this!
We love you-
Cousin Robyn & family
As I sit hear in tears, I am filled with joy that God is so awesome and loves us so much. Praise him for all that he has done and is going to do in Max's life. I know you all are so pleased, but rest assured that we will continue to pray for you guys. Get lots of rest while you can!
In a world where many do not know the glory of God, sometimes those in our own backyards, I am thankful that God is working to reveal his glory and might through that precious little boy. I wonder how many people will know God a little better as a result of this trial you are enduring? Keep enduring, obviously for Max's sake, and for those that God may be calling to himself. May God continue to pour out his blessings on your family and on Max.
Felicia Patten (friend of Kerri Behel's in Searcy)
So thankful to hear of God's continued blessings to you. The power of prayer is an amazing thing! We will keep lifting Max, as well as you, Kelly & John, up to God.
Love,
Cousin Lana & family
The power of prayer is so awesome and our Lord is awesome!!! This is such good news to hear. I'll keep praying for you all and little Max. Thanks to God! Keep strong you 3. Love you all.
Cousin Katie
Wonderful news! Praise God..he is good! I'm so happy that Max is overcoming these hurdles. We've been saying all this time as hard as it is...on God's time. I pray that the good news continues. I know this has been a huge lift for your spirits! What a wonderful God we serve! Love you all!
Dain & Amanda Carver
Praise God for your encouraging news! You have been in our thoughts and prayers daily and will continue to be!
Becca and Brian Bush
This update brought tears to my eyes. God is SO good. Kel, I'm so glad to hear you had something to smile and laugh about today.:) I love you and will continue to keep Max in my prayers.
HOORAY! We are so thrilled about this awesome news! We have been diligently praying for all of you and will continue to do so. We have spread the word...you have so many people in Mississippi praying for you! We love and you all! Praise God! We will pray for His continued blessings! Love, Scott, Julie and Bella Rose Kopf
We were thrilled when we read today's update on Max, as Im sure everyone else was as well. We cannot wait to see you guys and meet that precious little boy.
Your friends,
Timmy and Ericka
Praise be to our God! He is truely amazing how He works in our lives! Little Max has al ready had such a positive impact on the lives of others and myself by helping us all to see the power of the great I AM. We are overjoyed for your family and for Max, we will continue to bring this precious boy before our Lord.
Zach and Sara Jo Neal
Great news! I'm very happy for Max and you guys. It's just going to keep getting better.
Cousin Andy
We are so happy for your good news! Praise be to God! You guys are still in our thoughts and prayers!
Praise God from whom all blessing flow. I am thrilled to hear of your wonderful news. I will continue to pray for all of you.
Thank you God,
Sarah
We are praying for all of you and we will continue to do so as our wonderful and loving Father continues to bless his child, Max. May God continue to bless you and keep you engulfed in his arms of love and peace
O so many thoughts of joy what great news for you guys!! Our Lord is AWESOME!!!! I love you guys. I still pray about y’all all the time and will keep doing so.
“With His Love” Katie
Praise God! I get teary eyed almost every time I check this site, but today they were tears of JOY!
I hope that God will just continue to pour that peace over you and your family and strengthen Max. He's got an amazing family to come home too.
Praying still...
-Sarah (Adkins)Harriman
Amanda Carver shared your family's need of prayer for Max with those of us who work with her. We have prayed and checked the messages everyday since she made the need known. It is so wonderful to hear the great news of your precious little one's progress today. As we have prayed and cried, now we are praising and crying....tears of joy and thanksgiving. We will continue to pray and wait for more good reports.
As I view the pictures of your baby lying in your arms as you slept, I am reminded of Deuteronomy 33:27 "The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms." What better place to be than in His arms!
What a blessing and an answered prayer. May baby Max continue to heal.
Yea! I just got to see Karie and got the in person update from her. You are in our prayers!
Love you - Brooke
Kelly and John,
We are so happy that Max is continuing to get better. We will keep praying for him and for the two of you. I'm sure you can't wait for Max to get to come home and sleep in the sweet nursery you built for him.
Love,
Laura and Brian
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YES!!!! Praise the LORD! Oh, this really is wonderful. I will continue to pray, pray, pray that Max body will continue to heal and pull through this. What a testimony to the prower of prayer and the power of our Lord!!!
God is SO good! We are thrilled to hear this good news, and we will continue to lift up precious baby Max and the whole family to God in prayer.
Love,
Max and Kim
John, Kelly & Max
Praise God!!!!!
The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. James 5:16
Peace I leave with you my peace I give unto you not as the world gives I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid. John 14:27
Let the peace of God rule in your hear and be thankful Colossians 3:15
GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS
GOD ANSWERED MAX'S PRAYER!!!!!
We are so thankful that God has heard all of the prayers that have gone up for Max. We are thinking of you and praying for you. Baby Max is so precious, we can't wait to meet him.
Love, Brooke, Toby, Conner and Abbey Grace Austin
Good evening my sweet Kelly, John and Max. It sounds like you have had a busy day. I am so glad Max got to hear his mommy laugh. He probably thinks that has a nice ring to it. God is continually answering prayers. Walter and I have been praying for your whole family. We love you and rejoice with your continued good news. Hug Max for us and I hope you are feeling our hugs even as you read this. Love, Walter and Cinda
Praise God! Aunt Dana and Uncle Don
Praise God!!! We are so happy for the good report. God must have something very, very special in mind for Max. What a blessing it is for all of us to see prayers being answered and what a blessing it is to have a doctor who acknowledges that power as well. Everytime I read the blog, I am wiping tears, but today's tears are tears of joy. We love you all and will continue the prayers. What a joyful thing to sit and watch God at work.
Love and Blessings,
Uncle Bill and Aunt Frances
Awesome news! I am so amazed by our Lord's power. Matt, I, and the entire Reeder family continue to pray for little Max. I am so happy to hear that today was a good day. I too, could hear you laugh Kelly as I read Karie's update. My heart has truly been with you this week. Looking back, I don't think I have ever known a stronger person and I continue to be encouraged by your faith and strength today. God continue to bless you all!!
Love in Him,
Wendy and Matt Pillow
THANK YOU GOD!!!!!!
It has been so wonderful to see our prayers being answered. And to know God is hearing all the praise going to HIM. We will continue to praise God for Max and will continue to lift Max up to Him. I love you 3 so much and I am so thankful that I have been able to be here. God is so good and I know that he will continue to bless Max.
love, Gran Gran
Praise God! We are so glad to hear this news. And what a blessing it must have been to hear Dr. Benton acknowledge God's power.
Kelly, John, & Sweet Max, You have been in my heart and prayers every day. I want you to feel my love and hugs wrapped around you.
I am so moved by the awesome love and power of our God. Wow! We will keep praying. Give that little Precious a special hug for me. I can't wait to see him.
Love, Dianne
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