Sunday, December 21, 2008

Post Transplant Day 16

We are still at the hospital, as Luke has been experiencing some pain and feeding related complications. These are just a few hiccups but we are so anxious to get home after almost 3 weeks of hospital stay! However, we are pleased with the care we get here at the transplant unit and they are keeping a close tab on Luke's progress. No matter how long it takes, we want our precious man to feel comfortable and without pain. He's the one who endured the surgery and related pain, we were there for the journey! So, he gets what he wants. Please pray with us that Lukey will be home for Christmas -- that will make this Christmas very special to me.

Yesterday Michael flew back home and I was so happy that he was able to be with his family for Christmas. The gift he gave Luke will always be special and his reward will be in heaven. Thanks Michael, Ellen, and Emmy Lou for your love and sacrifice -- we are eternally grateful to you. Thanks to Nana as well for spending time with Levi, and providing excellent care to Michael!

Thank you for stopping by and being so thoughtful in the midst of the busy season. Your prayers for Lukey and for our family is very much appreciated. God Bless!

4 comments:

Tony~Hatmaker said...

Hello guys! Just want you to know that the Hatmakers are praying daily for Lukey's recovery and your strength. Just know that when this all passes over, each of you will have a wonderful testimony to share with thousands of people. My heart tells me that God is working through you to reach many people in that hospital and your work has not been completed yet. Know that when He is satisfied, Lukey will go home completely healed and your little miracle boy! Glad to hear that Michael was able to fly back home and he is recovering well. Keep leaning on Jesus as He is your strength and power to make it through this journey! PTL! We miss you all and love you!! As always, please share a BIG HUG with each other, tell one another how much you appreciate the other and also whisper a BIG I LOVE YOU!! Share hugs with the boys. Tony & Vern

Kari Sue said...

Hey!!!! Just wanted to let you know that we are praying for you guys and for Lukey strength. That was nice to hear that Michael is recovering well. We are praying that Lukey gets well and gets to come home for Christmas. We had tried to get a timeshare in Washington D.C. for vacation. I was hoping so much so we would get to see you guys, but they didnt have availability. Maybe next time. You guys are in our prayers and we hope you have a Merry Christmas. God Bless, We love you guys and miss you. Love, Kari and Dan

Violet Carr Moore said...

To Ben and Jen,

Pleasanton California prayer team continues to pray for Luke's full recovery. We also pray each week for strength for you.

Violet Moore

lanka_dez said...

You are always on our minds and in every prayer...we pray for strength, health and healing for alllll of you, and for the Lord to lavish even more on Lukey. Thankyou so much for keeping us all updated. If it were possible to have just one Christmas wish for ourselves, it would be that we were truly able to come lend a hand and deliver some much needed hugs to you all. You are so special to so many people and you are inspiring us all in this journey. We Love You! Nik and Dez