We DID get home from CHOP on Nov 15...
It was a glorious week, Henry was so glad to be home, he began rolling again within 5 hours of hitting our living room rug to play with his toys...
I snuggled with my children, went to an amazing dinner and awesome movie (Skyfall) with my wonderful husband...
Did a real estate closing, went to prayer group Tuesday night, was catching up on some other law work (and laundry!) and began preparing for Thanksgiving...
Then Henry started running a fever on Wednesday...
And on Thursday (Thanksgiving) was feverish and uncomfortable...
By Friday he was in outright pain...
So we headed to the ER here at Lurie Children's in Chicago and Henry's white blood cell count was high and his hemoglobin was very low...
And early on Saturday morning one of the incisions on his back burst open and infection came pouring out...
Our surgeon in Philadelphia was consulted and this morning Henry went into surgery to clean out a massive infection all through his back... He has two "wound vacs" placed, one on each side of his spine...He is still intubated right now for pain control and to let him rest a bit... He was in a great deal of pain these last few days which has been very hard to control...
The hope is that antibiotics and the wound cleaning will resolve this infection so we can keep these VEPTR rods in and not have to return to CHOP in Philly...
A dear friend of mine put out a Facebook plea for prayers for Henry, asking our Catholic brothers and sisters to ask their favorite saint for intercession for Henry's healing...
Let me know in a comment if you have lifted up Henry to a special saint who can whisper Henry's name to our dear Lord on his throne...
I will be asking Servant of God Dr. Jerome LeJeune, who discovered the gene that causes Down Syndrome and devoted his life to children with that condition and other chromosomal abnormalities (like my Henry's Larsen's Syndrome)...
We ask for prayers from the living and know God will hear them, so it truly makes sense to ask for prayers from those in heaven who actually see God face-to-face...
So you have your mission!
Henry thanks you!
Seeking the intercession of the 3 Ts -- St. Teresa of Avila, St. Therese of Lisieux, and Blessed Mother Teresa -- for Henry's healing and fortitude for his loving mother, Carla!
ReplyDeleteI'm so new to being Catholic that I don't know which saint to ask... so I'll do the crazy thing and ask our friend St. Nicolas to intercede on Henry's behalf, asking for the gift of healing and freedom from pain.
ReplyDeleteYou know I've got St. Padre Pio on this!
ReplyDeleteCarla,
ReplyDeleteSorry I've been out of touch for so long. I do check in from time to time to read the updates! And I do pray for him and all of you. I'm asking St. Therese and Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity this time around.
Love and hugs,
Colleen the former co-L
Prayers going up for your sweet Henry! You have been in my prayers since his adoption. I am asking for St. Rita's intercession in his health. I will also ask for the intercessory prayers from my saints in heaven lost to miscarriage: Joseph, Mary, Matthew, and John. He will also be in our nightly family prayers! God Bless, Renee
ReplyDeleteI am Christian, but not Catholic - little Henry, his family and all who are caring for him will be in my prayers, for rapid healing and control of pain, in the name of Christ, who loves all the children of the world.
ReplyDeleteSusan in Ky
Cousin to 2 from EE
Since I just read about St. Christina the Amazing or maybe the Astonishing, I will pray to her, so she can intercede for little Henry.
ReplyDeleteMy CYO class is hosting a feast for our parish namesake this Wed (a couple days early, due to scheduling conflicts), so Henry we be prayed for specifically to St Andrew from St Andrews.
ReplyDeleteSandee in ND
Carla, So sorry to hear that Henry is battling once again. I will pray to St Matthew for him. Our just turned 1 yr old son's namesake. I'll offer all the tough mothering times for him this week.
ReplyDeleteI've been silently following your journey and praying for Henry. Today, I pray to St. Gerard on his behalf: St. Gerard, who, like the Savior, loved children so tenderly and by your prayers freed many from disease and even death, listen to us who are pleading for Henry. We thank God for the great gift of this little boy and ask him to restore Henry to health if such be his holy will. This favor, we beg of you through your love for all children and mothers. Amen.
ReplyDeleteI'm not catholic but I am a Christian, I will pray to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for Henry's healing.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Oh Carla! Praying to the LIVING God, creator and almighty for healing for Henry!
ReplyDeleteI am praying that all the saints and angels are interceding for him, and especially the martyrs from Mexico. Also that you can be strong and know that we serve the God of the impossible and nothing is too big for Him to accomplish.
ReplyDeleteI am praying to St. Jude for Henry's healing!
ReplyDeleteKatya
Sts. Felicity and Perpetua, mothers of young children, pray for Henry...
ReplyDeleteSaint Giuseppe Moscati join our prayers for baby Henry. <3
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ReplyDeleteI've been following your blog since the beginning, though I don't know if I've ever commented. I read about what happened to Henry, and I wanted to tell you that I am so sorry. I am so utterly, unspeakably sorry. You and your family will be my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI just read of your sad news through Julia Nalle's blog. I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers. Bless sweet Henry.
ReplyDeleteI just read another blog that shared about Henry receiving his angel wings - oh my heart hurts for you and your family. Thank you for loving Henry and showing him what family is about - I sensed, through reading your blog, just how much you cherished him and what a beautiful life you gave him for the time you were blessed to care for him on this earth. I pray for strength and comfort for you as God guides you through this next part of sharing Henry's legacy.
ReplyDeleteSending many prayers for you during this time... thank you for loving on Henry during the time you had with him!
ReplyDeleteI just heard about your sweet, sweet boy and wanted to let you know I will be keeping you all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteCarla,
ReplyDeleteAlso just learned through RR group that Henry lost his battle. I am soooo sorry! Praying for all of you tonight as you walk each moment grieving and processing. HUGS!
I just heard of your loss through Summer Buchhloz Spitz. I am so sorry for your loss. I will be lifting you up in my prayers and I will be sharing you all with my Facebook prayer group.
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry to hear about Henry. We live in Prestick, and I think I saw you and Henry at St Anthony's one Sunday. Henry looked really happy in the back of the church, where he was getting around and smiling at things in his own way. I am sure that his life was better because you and your family was in it. You are in our family's thoughts and prayers. Chris & Sarah McFadden
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