Thankful for what blessings we have....

Me and my beautiful grandbaby Naomi

I am writing from home in Michigan today, and with the most grattitude and heartache I've ever felt in my whole life. The hardest thing I've ever had to do to leave my son's side. I know he's in the very best care from the Dr's and Nurses and his wife Jess there by his side in North Carolina. Grateful I got to be with him for the past week, and will be there again soon. God has been so good putting the USMC, friends, and family in the place we all need them during this time in our lives. Thank you all. We continue to need you.

I recieved the phone call on Memorial Day, Brent was in a diving accident and had broken his neck and was being rushed to surgery. I have never had a phone call like this in my life. He was life flighted to the best trauma hospitals in the world. Again, God was putting these things in place along the way. My baby has broken 5 bones in his neck, c7 completely removed, two surgeries, metal plates, titanium rods implanted. Much pain. So much fear. Everything put in place for me to be there with him this past week. The past days have been a whirl. God with us. So much support from family, friends, the Marines, his buddies, the institution as well. So many prayers, thank you.

Here are more of our blessings. Brent can talk, he has use of both arms and hands. He can move his left leg. He can feel his right leg but not moving it just yet. Wow. just wow. Thank you God. We are learning about spinal cord injuries. We are learning we cannot know the extent of damage for many weeks. At this point the surgeons have said he appears to have a very rare diagnosis of Brown-Sequard syndrome and his physical recovery is hopeful, and yet to be determined. At this point, he is doing pretty good (amazing) a miracle considering all he's been through, and the extent of his injury. He is afraid, he is a fighter, and I believe God is pulling him closer and showing him just how much he is loved. If you all would please include my son and his family in your prayers, we need you. God hears prayers and answers, and is so good.

PS: I got a few orders while I was gone and I will get these shipped out to you in the next couple days. I'm home, and staying strong for my boy. He's 22, yea, but he'll always be my baby. I am doing today, thats all any of us can do.

Love and thanks, Cathy

 

Comments

[dale]

Oh, my goodness! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your son. Hoping for the best possible recovery.

[kim]

Cathy- you all continue to be in my prayers and I really agree and think God has watched over Brent and listened to all of us praying for him-prayers do work. I hope he continues to recover and amaze the doctors and I will be praying for less pain for him. I wish I could hug you my friend- sending you lots of love- and strength to get through the next weeks so far away from your baby.

[Lirael]

I'll pray for your son and your family! May strength and good health come his way soon.

[Marva Young]

Cathy,

I apologize for the late reply.

I had not had the chance to visit your blog for the past few weeks and, was not aware of what had happened.

I would like to let you know that you, your son, and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Your son, Brent, is very blessed with the love and support of family and friends to help him through this difficult time.

I wish him a full recovery and wish you and your family the very best of luck.

God bless.

[Gaye]

Cathy, I just read about Brent! I'll be thinking of you and sending postive thoughts your way!

Hugs....
Gaye

[Brenda]

Cathy, thoughts and prayers from all of us at Small World. I have learned a few things about God lately myself. He is there when we need Him.

Brenda

[lanahi]

Prayers for you and your son, Cathy. How fortunate he has movement and feeling in his limbs!
Many hugs for you both...

Lana

[Donna Lawton]

Just heard your news. You and your family are in my thoughts. Sending a hug Cathy from all at Smallworld. (((hug))) x