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Just a quick update on some things since it's been awhile...
Made it to the G.I. Specialist, who ran a few tests and took a few images and found nothing of concern in Brayden's bowels. He said there is no tethered spine, so that is good, and he feels that Brayden is just one of those kids who will have some constipation. We told him we give Brayden "half a cap" of Miralax everyday, and that seems to help things move thru, so he told us to keep doing that and we should be okay. This was great to hear, as he said the laxative won't hurt his system, and as long as it works, we should be good to go. We haven't heard from the Oncologist yet, so we probably need to follow up on that just to cover the bases.
Since our last post we've had a few things going on that we probably need to relay...
A few weeks ago we had a little accident where Brayden fell into some water and I had to revive him with CPR...we were rushed to the hospital in Palestine, and then ambulanced over to Dallas, where we were able to get stabilized and on the road to recovery. I don't really want to relive all the details, but let's just say it was a traumatic day and one I hope to never experience again. Thank you Jesus for gifting us our boy back that day, and please watch over him and keep him safe...in Jesus name. This incident has caused us to take a step backwards in our progression with Brayden to get his right arm and leg to work "properly." Our neuro-therapist thinks this may have injured the brain some, and we will need to take extra care in our rehabilitation efforts moving forward. Needless to say, my guilt has been overwhelming at times, but I have to remind myself to be thankful that we dodged a bullet, with Jesus as our ARMOR, and not consume myself with the "what migh've beens." It's hard, and I told Kelli the other night -- this incident has left a scar on me that will never heal, and thankfully it is a scar that could've run deeper, but it will be there until Jesus takes me home. Okay, so enough with the bad stuff...let's focus on the BLESSINGS we have been given.
Brayden is getting to be such a big boy...see the pictures below. He is saying more and more words everyday, and he loves to be outside and he loves being around other kids. He has never really been shy, but he really seems to come out of his shell when he gets around kids his own age. We are so excited about that, as social skills are one of those things I think each parent worries a little about. He has finally begun to say "hi" and it's so cute -- he says it really high pitched, and I guess I need to capture it on video and post it so you can appreciate it. He says "thank you" anytime you give him something...which is alot, so he says it alot. He was taught by another little boy (Justin) how to say "yee-haw" and the "yee" part he also says really high pitched, so that's been fun, but he hasn't seen Justin in a while, so he isn't saying it nearly as often as he used to. Otherwise, B is doing all the things B normally does...he plays like a champ (as I'm sure most 2 year olds do), goes thru phases of good eating and bad eating, he sleeps so good (usually), and he loves to be outside and explore. He still has some delays, and we are still working on straightening out his right arm and leg, but all in all, this little boy is a trooper and has been such a blessing to me and my family -- g'parents included...he has his Mimi and Nana wrapped around his little finger...and I am so happy for that. I love that our whole family has come together around this little boy and loved on him from the word "go."
By the way...BRAYDEN TURNED 2!!! On Sept 19, Mr. B had his 2nd Birthday, but due to Daddy having to be in Detroit for close to a month now, we haven't had a chance to get his Bday Party put together. So, I will be in town this weekend and will try to get that put together.
Kelli, Patricia (Kel's Mom) and I got to take a quick vacation to NYC. I was there for work, but Kel and Tricia came up the last weekend I was there and we had a great time checking out a lot of the things NYC has to offer. We stayed at Hotel Mela, which was a block away from Times Square. We saw the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island, Billy Elliott (on Broadway), Central Park, Freedom Tower, the largest retail store (Macy's), Coney Island (in the rain), and just about every square inch of Times Square...I'll try to find some pics to post as soon as possible.
Lastly...Kaysi and Robbie are getting married this weekend (Oct. 2)!!!!! I am honored and humbled they asked me to perform the ceremony, and I am nervous and excited all at the same time. I am just praying the Lord would allow me to remember all my lines and "cues" so it runs smoothly, but at the end of the day -- they will be married and that's all that matters...screw up or not. :)
That's pretty much it...enjoy our most recent pics of Mr. B:
Brayden loves to be outside, and this is a pic on our deck in the backyard...and yes -- Boys will be boys!
This is Brayden as he's out to dinner with Kelli and Patricia (Mimi) -- he loves chocolate pudding!!!
Another dinner pic...but you can see we are trying to teach him to eat with a spoon (or fork)...he loves to "dip, dip"
