Monday, April 27, 2009

Update to our friends/family- April 27, 2009

April 27th, 2009

This morning we woke up and neroligist was here. He examined Devyn and told us that his eyes looked better, but he is still showing signs of severe brain damage. Once he left, the doctor came in and said that they put in for another EEG ( for seizures in the brain). They did the tests but we do not have the results yet. Possibly tomorrow? Devyn is the same as yesterday. he has opened his eyes a lot more. Joe says he is responding to him a lot more, but because it is not repetitive it does not mean anything, according to the doctors. They did another catscan on the brain as well and they are saying that the lower part of the brain is swollen. They cannot say how much it is affecting Devyn right now. Things can change daily, so the scan cannot accuratly tell us how much it is affecting him. They also said they do have to go by his examination rather than going by catscan, because there is nothing more accurate than his activity. According to the exam, everything he is doing is from the lower part of the brain. Today they began him on steroids to open up his pathways for air. We are going to sit down tomorrow and go over pros and cons on attempting to remove the breathing tube. Tomorow is going to be so hard, but could end up being so good. Every is another step to getting better, and Devyn being closer to recovery. They didnt give a time, but between 4 and 5 in the morning tomorrow they will stop feeding little Devyn. They didnt go over much today about the pros and cons, but he does want to wait until tomorrow to see if he gets better or worse. He does not want to give us false hope. He will be able to give us better judgement tomorrow. Our pastor came today and said prayers again. I got very sick today from lack of eating and stress.

Devyn is taking 55 breaths per minute, the machine is giving him 8 additional. He is not missing any breaths at this point.

Joey went back to school today. He went right to the counciling center, and then to class. He seems to be doing better, for today anyway. All we can do is keep him on a positive track.

Please keep praying for Devyn. May God be holding his hand.



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4 comments:

  1. Dar's CommentsApril 27, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    I can't even begin to imagine what you are all going through. I'm Ron's step-sister in Windsor. I know all about Devyn from Mercie. All her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are her life. I tried calling them but got the machine. I had such a hard time leaving a message. I have a grandson, Tyler, who is 3 1/2 and another one, Chase, who is 10 weeks old today. What you are going through is my worst nightmare come true. While I was reading the email from Mercie, I could hear a cardinal singing. It's song always makes me search for him. Sometimes I'll stand outside forever until I find him. This time, I looked over my shoulder out the dining room window and he was sitting right there. At that moment, something about that cardinal told me Devyn is going to be okay. I don't know why, but I truly believe that cardinal was sent to tell me that. I've never, ever, have had a cardinal sitting that close to me. And for him to be there right when I was reading your blog was a sign. Please know that every prayer I pray will be for Devyn and for all those around him. God Bless you all and most of all God bless Devyn.
    Best Wishes
    Darlene Cragg
    Windsor, Ontario, Canada

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  2. DesireeApril 27, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    You don't know me, but I heard about your story. It's a mother's nightmare. I am so sorry that you and your family have to go through this. I am praying so hard for little Devyn, your family, and you. Take care of yourself so you can be strong.

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  3. Goulart-Nathe FamilyApril 27, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    I know you don't know me but I wanted you to know that I am praying for little Devyn and I too have this feeling that he is going to recover from this. I am wishing you luck tomorrow and looking forward to seeing his progress. He is adorable!

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  4. VictoriaApril 27, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Dear Heavenly Father thank you Lord for every new day. You give us miracles all the time and I thank you for each and every one of them. We always think a miracle is this huge event like the parting of the seas but I know that having Devyn still here with us is a miracle and every time he opens his beautiful blue eyes is also one. Lord I know I need to learn patience and everything happens in your time but I am asking for one of those parting of the seas miracles. Lord heal Devyn let them take the tube out and he can breath on his own, let his eyes open and look at his loving mommy and daddy and let him just smile. Lord Im begging you in Jesus' name to heal my butterball. I also need you to ease the pain and suffering that the whole family is going thru. Lord you say knock and the door shall open ,well Im pounding Lord and there is many more behind me screaming PLEASE OPEN THE DOOR AND ANSWER THIS PRAYER!!!!!! AMEN

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