ClassicMom Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 My son is now at the hospital with daddy. He went in yesterday for x ray, ultrasound and blood-work. Since he is profoundly handicapped, he has a lot of problems with his bowels, but we are usually able to take care of it weekly on our own. This past weekend, we had a lot of trouble, and took him to ER yesterday. They found a HUGE blockage. Right now he is at a specialists office adjoining the hospital where they are determining the best course of action to extract the blockage. No matter the course, it will be very uncomfortable and disturbing to him. He cannot understand what we are saying to him and most times they treat him as a "non person". His pediatrician has pleaded for sedation on our behalf which is something that they don't usually do. Please pray for his comfort and peace and that he will not go through much pain through the process. Also pray that it will go quickly without any complications. Depending on where the mass is and the size, there can be some complications. His name is Cameron. He is 14, but mentally, he is only about 1. Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Oh Candace I'm so sorry. Will pray. We have a boy named Joshua at our church that sounds similar to yours. He is such a joy to have around though. And his laugh is the sweetest sound ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Praying for your son and your family - for grace and peace, and a quick resolution to the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Candace, Praying for your ds and your family. May God give the doctors wisdom and give your son relief. Megan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 He should definitely receive some sedation!! I will be praying for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I am praying! God bless all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Candace, I had no idea. You definitely have my prayers and love. Please let us know how he is. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Praying for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Bless his heart, praying for you all. Let us know how he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missplacedalaskan Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Praying for peace for you and Dh, wisdom for the doctors & comfort & peace for Ds. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueLobsters Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I wish I could just reach through the computer and hug you. Many prayers for you, your DH and your son. Please keep updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 :grouphug:Prayers for Cameron.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Prayers going his way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Praying for Cameron here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraceinMD Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 He cannot understand what we are saying to him and most times they treat him as a "non person". I'm so sorry for you, and will pray for your son, your family, and the doctors. My little brother (37) is about like an 18-month old, and I know how stressful ANY medical issues can be because of the communication difficulties and how insensitive medical folks can be, so will pray particularly about that. Please keep us posted on how things are going for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyable Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Praying for him and all of you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 :grouphug:Candace: I will be praying for him and for you and dh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 (((Candace)) I sure will pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ClassicMom Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thank you, everyone, that has prayed. Dh brought Cameron home. The doctor actually opted to try non-invasive. (A first!). He gave us three things to use. If we don't have success by this evening, we are to bring him back in for invasive treatment. I am so thankful for all of your prayers for God has answered. Even through all of this, Cameron is still my happy little guy. ;) Please continue praying for his relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 You got it, Candace! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I will pray for him. Hope the non invasive works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Saying prayers for Cameron and for your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thank you, everyone, that has prayed. Dh brought Cameron home. The doctor actually opted to try non-invasive. (A first!). He gave us three things to use. If we don't have success by this evening, we are to bring him back in for invasive treatment. I am so thankful for all of your prayers for God has answered. Even through all of this, Cameron is still my happy little guy. ;) Please continue praying for his relief. Praying! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thank you, everyone, that has prayed. Dh brought Cameron home. The doctor actually opted to try non-invasive. (A first!). He gave us three things to use. If we don't have success by this evening, we are to bring him back in for invasive treatment. I am so thankful for all of your prayers for God has answered. Even through all of this, Cameron is still my happy little guy. ;) Please continue praying for his relief. More thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I'm praying that the non-invasive treatments work. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Prayers that the treatment works and he doesnt have to go back in. And (((hugs))) to mom and dad. Here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thank you, everyone, that has prayed. Dh brought Cameron home. The doctor actually opted to try non-invasive. (A first!). He gave us three things to use. If we don't have success by this evening, we are to bring him back in for invasive treatment. I am so thankful for all of your prayers for God has answered. Even through all of this, Cameron is still my happy little guy. ;) Please continue praying for his relief. I'm praying that the treatment works for him. It's so hard to see any of your kids in pain, but especially these special guys. Let us know how he makes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 My aunt is just six years older than me. We grew up together, together every day because our mothers had a business together. My aunt is brain damaged from a surgery three years ago and functions similarly to an elderly person with Alzheimer's. She has no short term memory to speak of. My aunt had a massive blockage, and yes, there were some difficulties dealing with the hospital staff. It was difficult to help them understand how to relate to her, as well as other hardships. Her lack of memory made it very difficult for her to understand ANY of what was happening to her. It was just an unending nightmare for her, poor thing. I will definitely pray for your child, as well as you and your dh. I also pray that the staff is able to be kind and compassionate to your ds.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Praying that the problems can be resolved quickly with the treatments you have. :grouphug: for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Kirsten~ Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thank you for the update. I'll be praying that there's no need to return for invasive treatment! Continue to keep us posted as you can! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Praying that the non-invasive treatment works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee22 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 :grouphug: Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivium Academy Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Prayers here. I hope the non-invasive treatments work tonight. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Praying for you and Cameron. May the situation be resolved quickly and painlessly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Praying for Cameron. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Praying for Cameron and your fam. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Praying for Cameron here!! Keep us updated!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 My son is now at the hospital with daddy. He went in yesterday for x ray, ultrasound and blood-work. Since he is profoundly handicapped, he has a lot of problems with his bowels, but we are usually able to take care of it weekly on our own. This past weekend, we had a lot of trouble, and took him to ER yesterday. They found a HUGE blockage. Right now he is at a specialists office adjoining the hospital where they are determining the best course of action to extract the blockage. No matter the course, it will be very uncomfortable and disturbing to him. He cannot understand what we are saying to him and most times they treat him as a "non person". His pediatrician has pleaded for sedation on our behalf which is something that they don't usually do. Please pray for his comfort and peace and that he will not go through much pain through the process. Also pray that it will go quickly without any complications. Depending on where the mass is and the size, there can be some complications. His name is Cameron. He is 14, but mentally, he is only about 1. Thank you in advance. Candace I am praying right now for him, :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicMom Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Many, many thanks to all of you wonderful prayer warriers! God has listened and answered faithfully. Cameron had a rough day/evening, but he did it on his own with the prescriptions that the doctor gave us and we did not have to go back for invasive treatment. Cameron is my happy little camper again today. :D We kept him home from school for a recouperation day. It turns out that not only was it due to his lack of muscle tone and inability to walk. But that little stinker was "holding back". We had no idea. Even with all the "aids" that we were using, he was still "holding back". He is one determined little fellow. Some day, when I have the time, I will write his story. His is one of a true miracle. We took him home from the hospital at six weeks after having them disconnect all life-saving equipment so that he could pass-away in peace. After a prayer (from two very unsure agnostics) to a savior allowing him to have his child back, Cameron started to improve slowly. He is now 14. There is much, much more. But that is the gist of it and we are now Christians all of our children have given their lives to the Lord except for the youngest who doesn't grasp it yet. Thank you again for your prayers. We are so blessed by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I am so glad to hear that he is now cleared out without invasive treatment. I would love to hear more of his story one day, I love to hear about miracles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Many, many thanks to all of you wonderful prayer warriers! God has listened and answered faithfully. Cameron had a rough day/evening, but he did it on his own with the prescriptions that the doctor gave us and we did not have to go back for invasive treatment. Cameron is my happy little camper again today. :D We kept him home from school for a recouperation day. It turns out that not only was it due to his lack of muscle tone and inability to walk. But that little stinker was "holding back". We had no idea. Even with all the "aids" that we were using, he was still "holding back". He is one determined little fellow. Some day, when I have the time, I will write his story. His is one of a true miracle. We took him home from the hospital at six weeks after having them disconnect all life-saving equipment so that he could pass-away in peace. After a prayer (from two very unsure agnostics) to a savior allowing him to have his child back, Cameron started to improve slowly. He is now 14. There is much, much more. But that is the gist of it and we are now Christians all of our children have given their lives to the Lord except for the youngest who doesn't grasp it yet. Thank you again for your prayers. We are so blessed by them. Oh, Candace. Your story makes me praise our great, gracious, merciful Lord this morning. I probably won't say this right - but if anyone is ever tempted to say that a person would be better off "not around" - how can they know? Truly? We are watching the wife of a dear, godly, loving elder die a painfully slow death from a brain tumor - and his tenderness and faithfulness are an example to us all. I could say this better in person, truly. But your story has touched me and I just want to thank you for sharing.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I am glad all is well. Your story of spiritual growth made me choke up. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 What a beautiful testimony! Praise God! Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Candace, I have been praying for your son, and reading his story has me in tears. I do hope you do write in one day, when you have all that "free time" that is waiting for you, somewhere. I'm sure his story, and the dedication you and the rest of his family has shown him, would be an inspiration to all who read it. God bless all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Many, many thanks to all of you wonderful prayer warriers! God has listened and answered faithfully. Cameron had a rough day/evening, but he did it on his own with the prescriptions that the doctor gave us and we did not have to go back for invasive treatment. Cameron is my happy little camper again today. :D We kept him home from school for a recouperation day. It turns out that not only was it due to his lack of muscle tone and inability to walk. But that little stinker was "holding back". We had no idea. Even with all the "aids" that we were using, he was still "holding back". He is one determined little fellow. Some day, when I have the time, I will write his story. His is one of a true miracle. We took him home from the hospital at six weeks after having them disconnect all life-saving equipment so that he could pass-away in peace. After a prayer (from two very unsure agnostics) to a savior allowing him to have his child back, Cameron started to improve slowly. He is now 14. There is much, much more. But that is the gist of it and we are now Christians all of our children have given their lives to the Lord except for the youngest who doesn't grasp it yet. Thank you again for your prayers. We are so blessed by them. Great news!! Thankyou for updating!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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