Peace and Comfort

Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.  Phillipians 4:7

We want to thank you all for the prayers for peace and comfort.  We are definitely feeling those. 

This post will be pretty long because I have two weeks worth of pictures to share.  So please bare with me.  

Jacen and Daddy enjoying sprinkler time :)

Jacen was very curious about the flowers.  I forget that I do not have a green thumb, so we do not have many plants in our house on a normal basis.

While shopping one day by myself, I found bath markers.  Jacen is really enjoying writing with things and his bath time, so I figured why not try both at the same time.  He loves his markers!!!!

Jacen still loves to be outside.  

Notice he is writing with both hands at the same time with his chalk :)

He told me that he was talking on "his cell phone" to Katelyn!!!

He loves computers just like his Daddy :)

Kyle and I have both wondered over the past two weeks why he would like a push toy now that he has been walking for a while?!?!?

I got out the wagon for the first time this year.  We had a great wagon ride while I walked Patches at the same time.  I am sure we were a sight to see!!

I couldn't resist posting this one simply for the face :)

He found a new place to sit today?!?!?

Laura came to visit and of course brought her phone :)

We are very grateful for all of the food that has been delivered.  One night Amber, her boys, The Taylors, and their boys were all at the house delivering food.  I enjoyed watching them play.  We will have to do that again soon!!!

Playdates!!!

We met Elizabeth, Briley, and Avery at the park by our house to play!!!

We met Kristin, Annie, Hudson, and Hayden at Science Spectrum!!

Playgroup with our Sunday school class.  They colored Easter eggs.  Jacen wasn't interested, but he certainly enjoyed playing at the Courtyard at Church!!

Nathan at the Hospital

We want to post a few pics of Nathan's last few days.  We really appreciate all of the medical professionals, visitors, and family that were there for us through those last few days.  Thank you also for the time by ourselves after we put the please no visitors signs up.  We do know that you were all thinking of us and praying for us during that time, and we greatly appreciate all of you!!!!

Mommy and Nathan

Jacen and Nathan

Sleepy Nathan

Mommy and her two Boys in a special loving moment.

Our precious Nathan.

Daddy and Nathan

Daddy and Nathan in a special few moments finishing their movie together.

Thank you to all of the medical professionals that helped us through those last few days!!!

A few snapshots of our friends that stopped by.  Thank you for all the other visitors that we didn't take pics of as well!!!

We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from our family and friends, not just over the last week but over the last 22 months. The words "Thank you" don't seem adequate. While difficult at times, the last 22 months has been the single most rewarding time of our life. Nathan was a special boy and a blessing from God and we were fortunate to be allowed to be his parents.

God has healed Nathan completely, wrapped him in His arms and taken him home.

We would like to invite all our family and friends to join us in celebrating the life of our precious Nathan on Wednesday, March 30 at 4:00 pm at Monterey Church of Christ.

Nathan

Just a quick update. No significant change in Nathan's condition. We are working with the doctor and nurses to keep him as comfortable as possible. Thank you all for the sweet comments and prayers! Please keep our family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Nathan

The last few days have been rather rough. Nathan hasn't had any urine output since sometime on Monday night. Due to this, he has been slowly swelling. We had blood work done this morning and his kidney function has gotten a lot worse. We are about to head up to the hospital and admit him to the Hospice room up there. The doctors believe it's just a matter of hours or days. Please pray for strength and peace for our family during this time.

Never a Dull Moment

I will again ask for prayers for our family. For over a week now, Nathan has been screaming much more than normal. Our typical day and night now is he is either eating, sleeping, or screaming with very few happy or even content times. The doctors and Hospice are working on what we can do to keep him comfortable. Right now he is on tylenol with codeine every 4 hours as well as increasing his tummy medicine because the screaming is accompanied by what looks like stomach pain.

Nathan was pouting and about to start screaming, so Jacen gave him "sugars".

Nathan "sitting" in Jacen's chair :)

Jacen loves playing cars!!!

Nathan in the stander playing with a toy.

Jacen coloring with both hands still :)

And finally our spoiled rotten dog Patches laying in our bed on my pillow :)

Thanks for the Prayers

Nathan is doing much better.  His breathing is less labored, his swelling has gone down and his blood work is starting to move back toward "his normal".  However, only time will tell the lasting effects of this.  His fragile body has been through a lot this past month and it's likely that it has taken a toll on his already damaged kidneys.  Thank you SO much for the continued prayers!  Our family is so very blessed!!

I finally convinced Jacen that he could slide down the slide by himself!!!!

Nathan was sitting in the high chair while I did something in the kitchen

and was so tired he fell asleep.

Jacen enjoying a chocolate chip cookie bar :)

Nathan and I

We had some shingles fall off our roof :(  

Jacen decided that driving the cars on them was fun!!!  It did make a pretty cool noise :)

Nathan sitting in his chair while Jacen and I played outside :)

Nathan was screaming, so Jacen got one of Nathan's bottles (with no lid) out of the cabinet to give to him.  It was precious!!!