Destination - PICU

Jacob is now safely settled in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. He is sleeping well and the pain meds seem to be doing what they are supposed to. He will probably stay here for about a day, depending on the level of pain medication needed to keep him comfortable. Thanks again to everyone out there who prayed for Jacob today. We rejoice that the surgery was a success. We ask for your continued prayers as he begins the recovery process.

Glory be to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Daddy BA

Almost Finished!

Dr. Gearhart just came in to let us know that they are almost finished. They are stitching him up now and we expect to see him in about 10 minutes. Dr. G said that everything went extremely well and that he is satisfied with the results. He will be in the recovery room for an hour or so and then head to the PICU for a day or so before heading to the Intermediate Care Unit.

Through Him, who sustains us,

Daddy BA

Another update

Dr. Gearhart (the Urologist) came out for a minute to let us know that Dr. Sponseller was getting ready to begin his part in the surgery and that they found a benign (thankfully) tumor in his bladder that will be sent to the lab for analysis. Please pray that he will not sustain any nerve damage while the pelvic plate is being inserted (using screws). Also pray that the remaining steps in the surgery will go as planned.

Daddy BA

Surgery Update

One of the nurses just came in at 4 pm and said that things are going well. They have partially completed the bladder closure and now Dr. Sponseller and Dr. Lau will each perform their respective parts in the surgery (insertion of a pelvic plate and stoma adjustment). They estimate that the surgery will be finished around 7 pm. Thank you for your continued prayers.

To the glory of the Great I am,

Daddy BA

The Big Day is here

Jacob just went back to surgery about 30 minutes ago. He is sound asleep now and the procedure is underway. We rejoice that the surgery prep went very well and Jacob was in good spirits right up until the point where he was put to sleep. Please pray for all of the doctors and nurses involved in this surgery, that they might be alert and perform their respective functions using the talents given them from the Lord. The surgery may last most of the day, so please pray as you have an opportunity. We thank everyone for their prayers leading up to this point. We'll let everyone know once the surgery is finished.

To the glory of the King of kings,

Daddy BA