The Givens Family: 'wee hours' update

Brennan's Journey

The support Brennan has received is overwhelming and incredibly humbling. There is a growing number of people who are asking us how they can help Brennan through his journey and our main focus and priority continues to be prayer for Brennan, his overall health and for the doctors. But so many people are wanting to help even more. For those that feel led to help Brennan financially, a "donate" button is now available. It is linked directly to a special account for Brennan and his long road ahead. Any amount is greatly appreciated. I wish there were words to express our gratitude for all of the support and prayers B is receiving. Thank you to all and God Bless.

Wednesday, 2 March 2011

'wee hours' update

It's the wee hours of the night...up with B... not for any other reason but because I can't sleep. B is doing great! He is sleeping on and off and just hanging out with me on the couch. He is such a good listener. The drains are really annoying but he is being good about not touching them or pulling on them. If he has an itch on his head or near his ear, he asks me to itch it for him. I just can't stop looking at my precious little guy. He went through so very much yesterday and here he is, just laying on the couch, with his full personality coming back to life. His little one liners are hilarious. I think he remembers the "one on one" attention he got from the last surgery so he is really 'milking it' this time :)

I'm just so thankful that everything went great yesterday and that he woke up fine. I'm so thankful that we live close enough that we were able to take him to the comfort of our home after surgery. I'm so thankful that his tummy seems to be taking the meds okay, so far. I'm so thankful for the friends and family that stayed with us at the surgery center to help the time go by yesterday. I'm so thankful for all the prayers yesterday, I felt so at peace! I'm also very thankful for the continued prayers as we get through the first few weeks of recovery.

B's head is wrapped and he has a cup on his new ear. He has a post-op appt. in a week where the doctor will clean his new ear and change dressings, so that will be the first time we get to see it! Yesterday after surgery, when Dr. Lewin came out to tell us how the surgery went, she showed us pictures she took of B. It was during surgery but it was when the ear was complete. So, B was still out and his eyes were taped shut (that was kind of hard to see). It was amazing to see his new ear! She showed us a side picture of his new ear and a front view showing his 2 ears on the sides of his head. It was so cool! I'm so excited for it to heal! That's a major prayer request right now, for his new ear to heal properly!!! All we can do is keep B calm and still as much as possible and let the new ear heal!!!

Okay, I'm going to try and sleep now!