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Hope is still alive.

The surgeon told us yesterday that her best educated guess is that Aaron doesn't have a lot of infected intestine. But that she couldn't be sure until she opened him up. Despite that, he had a lot going for him - he was otherwise perfectly stable, and his blood gases were coming back acid-free (a sign of limited infection).

As of this morning, his last blood gas test came back with great results - meaning he was still largely acid-free, and that he had weathered the stress of yesterday's procedure well. These are both good signs.
  1. he's acid-free, meaning he probably doesn't have a lot of infected intestine
  2. he's still stable, meaning he handled yesterday's procedure and has a good chance of handling today's

This is all good news. But it doesn't mean that he's a sure bet to make it through this ordeal unscathed. He still needs all of the prayers that everyone is offering up for him, but he does stand a good chance. And that's all we can ask for right now, I suppose. =/

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Anonymous said…
We are all praying for Aaron as well as you and Niki. We will send out some extra prayers this afternoon.
God Bless
11:18 AM
Anonymous said…
lots and lots of prayers.
11:38 AM
Jeff Eberlin said…
Sending all of our love and prayers for all three of you.
12:09 PM
Anonymous said…
My thoughts and prayers are with you today. God is watching over your sweet little angel.
12:20 PM
Anonymous said…
I KNOW EXCATLY WHAT MOM IS GOING THROUGH, I LOST MY SON IN 1985 AT THE AGE OF TWO MONTHS, TWO DAY AFTER HIS FATHER B-DAY ON ST PATRICKS DAY. I NEVER GOT TO TAKE HIM HOME AND EXPERIENCE MOTHERHOOD WITH HIM, BUT NOW I HAVE A 16 YR OLD AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH HIM IN MY LIFE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HER ALL THE WAY.

OUR LITTLE ANGELS
SINCERLY,
COOKIE MONSTER
2:27 PM
Anonymous said…
aaron...everyone is praying for your quick recovery! be strong and come home soon!!!
3:22 PM
Anonymous said…
Hopes and prayers and love...for all of you.

Shanna, Toby, and Marley
5:01 PM
Anonymous said…
more prayers - all day every day!!

I just feel it - the outcome will be good!

~Nadalie
(DEMIgirlie from DWLZ)
6:02 PM
Anonymous said…
Praying for wisdom and guidance for the surgeons,
strength and healing and a strong immune system for Aaron,
comfort and peace for Mom & Dad.

DebbieB
6:21 PM
Anonymous said…
Many many prayers are coming your way. C'mon baby Aaron!

Terri
a/k/a Bookwoman from DWLZ
7:55 PM
Anonymous said…
Praying without ceasing for the little guy, and for you, Josh and Nikki! Love to you both,
"Aunt" Pat Burdette
12:06 PM
Anonymous said…
I have added Aaron to a prayer chain so know that his is being lifted up to a master healing Lord by many people.
For your incouragement I wanted to tell you that my grandson James was born at 1 lb 7 oz and just turned 7 last month. I think my granddaughter has already told you a bit about him.
Stay strong and know that love works wonders.
Kitty
11:52 PM
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