Well, today they pulled out the tube from his throat. Caleb was very brave and strong and was able to hold his own for about 6 hours. The whole time he tried so hard. He was breathing very heavily and his heart rate was high the whole time. We prayed that he would calm down and breathe a little slower. But he just wasn't ready for all of that yet. It was really hard to watch him that way. But he is so amazing...he tried so hard for those 6 hours. Then his stats started to drop and his O2 and CO2 levels in his blood decreased. So they had to put the tube back in. They gave him morphine and some other stuffs to sedate him so he wouldn't feel it. But it was so hard to watch our baby go through all of this. It was a bad day...for me anyways and I'm sure it was for him also. We are so proud of him and all that he did today. He's a little fighter.
Because of all of this the doctors gave us a decision to make. We could either try it again next week or we could do a trechiotomy next week. There's much more pros to the trechiotomy and we don't want Caleb to have to go through what he had to do today again so we've decided to go with the trech. The trechiotomy isn't permanent either. When he is able to sustain his own breathing AND get rid of his secretions, they take it out. The trechiotomy will also help him to more recovery and take him to the next level.
God has really been testing our faith. We know that God is in control and He will continue to do his plan in our son's life. The devil tries to strike down at us but we continue to blast him in the face! It's a hard road but no matter what, we will never stray away from HIM! It's just really hard on me to watch my son go through so much and to see him the way he is now, remembering the way he was before. I just wish I could switch places with him. It's gonna be a long journey and we must be patient. We were talking today about what God is doing in our lives and said how if God were to just heal Caleb right now...completely...would we grow stronger in our faith? would we continue to walk so closely with him? Or would we fall away soon after? God is really doing a lot of work on our hearts. We believe God is changing so many hearts through all of this but it's gonna take a while for everyone's hearts to be completely transformed. Our hearts have changed dramatically and we will only get stronger through this!
Caleb is a miracle already. He wasn't breathing for 40 minutes and yet he is still here with us. He is not brain dead and has done so well this past two weeks. The doctors are amazed at how far he's come. So we know that God is not done with the plans he has for his life!
Donna, we will pray for your mom as she goes into surgery. Family, please pray for her also!!!
Thank you all for continuing to pray for Caleb daily! God Bless you!
2 comments:
Branden and Kehau, We'll continue to pray for Kamakana (and both of you) every day--God is good and this WILL work for the good of all who love Him. You're asking some hard questions about your faith and we're certain this is all part of His plan. Continue to stay strong and to trust in Him. We love you guys!!
P&G
Hey Kehau!!!
Im really sick.. and its been a struggle taking care of my mom and Tatum also being sick!!!! I really want to come .. but I know you dont want me to get you guys all sick!! I miss Caleb and I still pray for you and your family and of course Tatum!! Well my moms surgery went well!! Thank GOD!!! If theres anything you guys need please let me know.. btw I still have the boys presents, Ill have Kristi drop it off to you guys! Love you and miss you lots!!!
Mike, Tatum, Donna
Thanks for your prayers too!
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