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Update on my boy We are being sent to the next hospital. We started with a transplant hospital because of our concerns with his liver. Because we are going in through ER once a concern is addressed insurance won’t approve anything else. He is so complicated that they are literally just guessing and running test. Here is what we know ( don’t want to risk doxxing ourselves so I am editing but will be happy to elaborate in dm) The blood cancer is not the issue and his liver is not the issue. Back to pediatrics and the hope is that because pediatrics has more freedom for the doctors to call the shots we can get to the bottom of this. His pain is still high. Again we are being pushed toward palliative care and our refusal seems to trigger less pain management. We have refused phentanyl and morphine and that is all they want to offer despite the effectiveness of simple saline and anti inflammatorys. Our hope is the pediatric wing will be more inclined to save his life rather than push for end of life services. He is a fighter and as long as he is willing to fight I am willing to be the mama bear defending her cub. As he says “ God hasn’t allowed this much pain without a good reason mom, they don’t get to decide when I am done only God does” Prayers are appreciated.
Thank you for the update Joan. Praying deeply for Our Father to give you Direction and Healing, to open doors and break down barriers.
Pray Psalm 91 over you both each day. Fo Not give up His Timing is Perfect! ☝️🙏🙌
https://biblia.com/bible/esv/psalm/91
That is our family prayer!!! Okay I know it’s not all that uncommon but that feels like what we call a God Wink(. A coincidence that reminds you God is with you.) It is always so encouraging and it always comes when a boost or a reminder of who has the battle is needed. I taught my children that all of his promises and protection can be found in Psalm 91. Alec and I were talking the other day that it is the true litany against fear ( Dune ) Thank you so much Joy’s daughter for the prayers and the word of encouragement it truly has given me strength and reminds me to lean into his word.
Yay! I love Godwinks! ✨
Sending many prayers for answers and help.
Oh honey I will be lifting you and your son up to our Heavenly Father . I’ve been there and absolutely refuse to let them talk you into giving up. Don’t let doubters come around. These people will bring doubting spirits with them and those spirits will exhaust you physically and mentally. Continually stay in praise and worship, and take one day at a time. God is faithful, and only he knows the future. I will add you to my communions each day. ❤️🙏🏻
I would greatly appreciate that. I will definitely take the advice as well I had already noticed how much sicker he got around certain people who were very negative
Yes, and some people think it’s crazy to think that, doom and gloom only makes us weaker. I wontgo into the enttire situation but there was a time that one of my children that was 3 at the time was in an induced coma and was not expected to live. I told everyone that unless they could speak words of hope and love and Jesus to stay out because I was fighting a battle for her life and I couldn’t fight them too. God hears our prayers and he loves our children more than we do. Please have time for yourself so you can stay strong and healthy during this battle for your sweet boy. ❤️🙏🏻
Prayers on the way fren.
Stay strong.
God bless you and your son. I’m praying that you find a solution, and soon.