Speed Racer

Here is Mason in his new soft casts (splints). He loves cruising around in his walker and thanks to his brilliant Aunt Ness, he has shirts that velcro up both sides so he doesn't have to be naked all the time.

I have also attached a picture of his hand with the bandages off. His fingers are still swollen and stitched but the Dr says he is healing great!

Mason Is Home!

Mason was released from the hospital this afternoon. Praise the Lord!

He had to stay longer than expected because of a little bit of fever (they wanted him to be fever-free for 24 hours). He also had a postitive test for MRSA, but it was only a postive culture and not a full blown infection. They are able to treat it with antibiotics, but he has to stay close to home until the antibiotics run their course.

He's had a hard time, being as active as he is, realizing he can't use his hands. He will still play, smile, and is as charming as ever, flirting with the nurses and staff. He even tried to climb out of his crib once! But you can tell he gets uncomfortable and frustrated.

Please continue to pray that the skin graphts will form correctly to his fingers so that they'll be able to remove the casts in about 2 weeks (or sooner!).

I'm Outta Here!

Surgery Update

Thank you for praying!

The surgery took longer than expected yesterday (over 7 hours!) but the
doctors said he did well. He had a slight fever in recovery last night, but
that went away during the night. He is still on pretty strong pain
medication, and he's been pretty cranky today, as you would expect. He's
drinking and holding down formula which is good progress.

In Recovery:

These pictures will break your heart, but my sister sent them and I wanted
to share with you. He'll be wearing casts on his arms to keep him from
moving his fingers so that the skin grafts will grow on his hands. I'm not
sure how long he'll be in them, but you can imagine the difficulties an
active 11-month-old will be facing.

Morning after - drinking with the help of little doggy!

They expect him to be home from the hospital tonight or tomorrow morning if
all goes well today. As the Lord brings him to mind, please continue to
pray for his recovery and for peace in their family.