The doctors want Parker to rest through the weekend. They are treating his tummy for any possible irritations that could be affecting the airway such as reflux. Then tomorrow, Sunday, they will start another regime of steroids to hopefully reduce the swelling. The goal is to try removing the ventillator again Monday afternoon.
I told Jason today that the only answer I have for all of this came to my mind last night while I was praying--Sections 121 and 122 of the Doctrine and Covenants. We are all feeling like we're clinging to the end of a very frayed rope, and I realized that perhaps we now have a glimpse of how the Prophet Joseph must have felt while in Liberty Jail.
Jason said he had been wondering if everything that is being done medically is just getting in the way of letting Parker go. But he said he now realizes that if Heavenly Father wants to take Parker, he can do it at any time and nothing we do can prevent it. There is nothing wrong in doing everything possible for Parker as long as we continue to put our faith and trust in the will of our Father in Heaven.
PARKER & AUNT AMY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARKER--April 30th
What a celebration this is!!
Smiles!!
Day after ventillator was removed.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
In ICU on ventillator
Parker at Brenner Children's Hospital
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I wanted to thank you all for your love, support, and especially your prayers for our sweet little Parker during this time. We, of course, have also wondered why all this is happening to Parker and it is very hard to understand. But something that we have learned most recently is this, "...mortality's supreme test is to face the "why" and then let it go, trusting humbly in the Lord's promise that all things must come to pass in their time." ( from "But If Not" by Elder Lance B. Wickman of the Seventy, Liahona, Nov 2002--we encourage you all to read this wonderful article)
We know that Parker is being watched over and cared for by a very loving Heavenly Father. We know that He is very mindful of Parker's sufferings and our grief and he has been with us constantly during the past 12 days. We know that as we humbly submit to Heavenly Father's will, whatever that may be, he will help us through this.
Last night Kelsey said, "I wish Jesus could come down from Heaven and go to the hospital and heal Parker, because he can do miracles." We all need that simple faith!!!
Anyway, thank you all so very much for all your prayers and support. We truly feel them all.
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