Good morning,

Forgive me for not getting her sooner to give an update. Thank you for reminding me.

Our son did come home for 21 days medical leave.... he looked really great considering what he had been through.... his fingers were burned and was told that they were not severe enough for skin grafts but that callas's would grow over. After he was shocked he was thrown from the top of the patrol vehicle, his socks fused to his feet and had to be peeled off... ( I know, makes my stomach queezy too).... he still has short term memory problems and problems with his one eye and ear....yesterday he had his eyes dialated and they found that his injured eye is getting a cateract that will need surgery in the future. His hearing they don't know if it will correct itself over time or not....

For now, we are going by the doctor's reports, and our son to know what the future holds. It has not been determined yet if he will be medically discharged or not.

Please feel free to add to this thread in the future or pm me if I don't get back here to update as often as I need too.

We have one of our foster daughters back with us, and are enjoying her very much. Isaiah and Nicole are doing very well....

Many hugs to all,
baileyshome

************************************************************
It has been an emotional roller coaster over this past week. Things were so touch and go last week that we hung on every phone call. Our son's life hung in the balance for the first four days. Then he slowly began being upgraded over the next few days.

We had our three fd's moved to a new home to prepare for travel. We were given permission to travel with our Itty and Nicole....so nothing with his adoption was compromised in any way.

We received word Sunday that our son had reached Fort Hood Tx. and had walked off the plane under his own power. He still feels like he was hit by a mac truck, and still has seizures but he's expected to make a full recovery in the coming weeks and months.

We still sat by the phone with our bags packed and ready to go.... we got a call yesterday (Tuesday) that we needed to purchase a ticket for our son because he was given medical leave for 21 days. So, we quickly puchased one last ticket and we went today to pick him up.... I cannot say how special it was to walk into that airport and see our son walking out to meet us..... life is precious and to be always treasured!!!!

We will be enjoying him and his time home.... thank you so much for all your prayers.... we know without a doubt that his recovery is a miracle because the doctor's are just baffled as to why he recovered so quickly...but we know the reason and that there have been others praying world wide.

We also have the opportunity if we choose to bring our three foster daughters back... so please pray for wisdom and guidance.... that we will know the right path.

Many blessings and hugs to all,
baileyshome

*************************************************************

Hi Everyone,

I am so sorry it has taken me so long to get back here. I've been running all day getting our fd's appointments done that were scheduled today. I've been in contact with our agency and making arrangements, the military has been in contact with us making arrangements and letting us know how things will work. I'm so tired....but the next couple of days are going to be full of activity.

First thing this morning I called for an update on our son. They could tell me nothing only that they would call me. Then 2 hours passed, no word.... so my mind automatically started thinking the worst that maybe he had passed away and they would not tell me on the phone.

My heart just broke at the thought.... because although my faith is strong, in my humanness the pain of losing a child no matter how old is one of the most difficult things to walk through. We have walked through the death of our first daughter who passed away at the age of 5 almost 13 years ago. Although time has healed alot of the pain, my heart cannot comprehend walking through another death of a child.

As I was in the pediatricians office I received a call on my cell from the travel portion of the military. I explained quietly that I needed to take the call due to our son and the staff instantly took both my itty bitty and fd..... they gave me privacy to work out the details and my cell battery was almost dead because I forgot my car charger.....but it lasted until the call ended then prompt died.

Our girls are being moved with the complete understanding of the agency. Our license will remain open and we will keep our monthly safety checks open so that when we are ready we will be able then to just instantly get back in there. We have their blessings, so definitely very peaceful about this area. The new location is actually going to be beneficial to the plan and our hearts prayer is that all things will work out according to the good of all.

This evening around 3 pm. I heard the most treasured and beautiful sound on the other side of the phone..... the voice of our son saying weakly "Hi mom, I just wanted you to know I love you, dad, my family and my country.... and I want you to know that I am going to be alright....but I will not tell you how I feel right now."

We do not know if we will be going to Germany or stateside yet, please pray for the latter because we have already learned that we cannot under any circumstance take our itty bitty. We can take itty to any state in the US, but not out of the country. I have asked for a special request of one of our relatives since we do have intents signed....so we will see. But, we don't have to worry about that if we are flown to our son here in the states. We just have to give contact info at all times.

I will update again once we have more info. Our travel plans are already approved no matter which way it goes. Once we know where everything will be worked out within 3 hours.

Thank you so much for your prayers.....many hugs to all,
theproudfamily6




Hi,

I don't post here very often, but I do read when I get the chance. Our 20 year old son is in the Army and stationed in Iraq. He had been there just a month or so. He is in the Infantry and is on the front lines. We received a phone call this evening that he was injured badly today. He was in a humvee on patrol and a power line came down across their vehicle. Current went through his weapon and through his body..... they got him to the hospital and he had a seizure there. We don't know anything more, but were told that he will be medivaced to Germany. If his doctor warrants that his injuries are severe they will fly us to Germany. If he can be treated stateside they will take us to him once he is back in the US.

Please pray for us..... we have 3 foster girls that we need to have moved because we must get prepared to travel and cannot wait til the last minute to make arrangements. Our son will likely be coming home but we don't know anything else at this time. Our hearts are committed to walking with him through this and being there to care for him....

Please also pray that this does not interupt our adoption of our itty bitty that we have had since birth.... we just signed our first set of paperwork to begin finalization. We love all our children.... and want to much to be able to take our little girl and baby with us.... please pray that all will fall into place and work out.

Please excuse any repetitiveness as I'm not thinking too straight right now....

Many blessings to all,
Baileyshome

This is a very difficult time for you!
I am praying for your boy.

_________________
Linda & John
mom to Hannah Kate (Age 12 ), Robert (Aged 6 - DS)


First day at school

so sorry to hear about this. dh's brother experienced similar electrical incident years ago and recovered well. praying that your son will too. may God provide all the right timing for care for your kids and those your're fostering as well during this uncertain time. let us know when you hear from him again. we'll be praying, aj

_________________
Momma to Janna Macie (CAVCanal/Mitral Valve Repair-T21-02/02/05)
Wife to Joseph (TOF & still thriving)


"Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance." St. Francis of Assisi

"God has not always answered my prayers. If He had, I would have married the wrong man several times." Ruth Bell Graham

Many many prayers with you.

_________________
~Christine~
Mom of 6
Brandon ADD/ADHD 17, Chelsea 14, Connor 12, Logan 6, Cody 4 & Austin 1 ( DS & Hirschsprungs pull through 12/8/08 )
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/austinpaquin

{{{HUGS}}} and Prayers

_________________
Jennifer, Momma to The Brookster 4 yrs old


www.specialneedsinmolalla.blogspot.com
www.foundalongthejourneythroughholland.blogspot.com

Praying for you and your family, Dorothy! Please keep us posted!!!

_________________
Barbie
Bill's wife 06/2001
Emeline's momma 10/2005

"When you can't see God's hand, trust His Heart."

Praying for your son's full recovery and that everything will fall into place so you're free to go see him.

_________________


Ann, married to Tim, mom to Sally, Mark, Jane, John (12/02, DS), Paul and Alice

www.caringbridge.org/visit/johnbremer

Wow you must be in shock! I'm so sorry this has happened to your son. I don't think I could think straight either if this ever happen to one of my children. Praying you are able to get the girls a place to stay while you prepare to go see your son if that is needed. Praying he recovers fully and your adoption goes through.
God be with you.
Mary Beth

_________________
Mom to Rick 30, Stephanie (27), Elizabeth (25), Robby(22), Samuel (12 DS, TOF), Shane ( 11), Katarina (7 DS, AV Canal Defect)

Thank you for your prayers, please keep sending them up. We will update as we know what is going on.

Many hugs to all,
baileyshome

Oh my goodness how overwhelming for all of you. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts. Lots of hugs.

_________________
maggie
wife to brian, mama to emlyn (12/18/06)



Support DS research with your tax refund!
www.rebateforresearch.org

SO glad that you talked to your son!!! Continued prayers that all continues to flow well in getting you to his side and in his recovery. aj

_________________
Momma to Janna Macie (CAVCanal/Mitral Valve Repair-T21-02/02/05)
Wife to Joseph (TOF & still thriving)


"Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance." St. Francis of Assisi

"God has not always answered my prayers. If He had, I would have married the wrong man several times." Ruth Bell Graham

Thanks for the update. Still praying!

_________________
Barbie
Bill's wife 06/2001
Emeline's momma 10/2005

"When you can't see God's hand, trust His Heart."

Thanks for taking the time to update us.
I am delighted you got to talk with your boy! What a relief to hear his voice on the phone!
Be strong my friend! You need to reach deep inside yourself for courage and strength over the next few days! You and your boy will get through this difficult time....praying for a safe reunion and a speedy recover for your boy.

_________________
Linda & John
mom to Hannah Kate (Age 12 ), Robert (Aged 6 - DS)


First day at school

Praying.

_________________
Karyn
Mum to Nikki (Jul 89), Stefanie (Sep 96), Joel [June 98] and Talitha (DS) (Nov 05) AVSD/PDA repaired 23 March 06

"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well." Psalm 139:14

Still praying, Dorothy.

_________________
Barbie
Bill's wife 06/2001
Emeline's momma 10/2005

"When you can't see God's hand, trust His Heart."

Praying for your son, he recovers quickly, and you can get to his side ASAP.
Katie

Still praying for your boy.....hoping he is making a good recovery.

_________________
Linda & John
mom to Hannah Kate (Age 12 ), Robert (Aged 6 - DS)


First day at school

There is an update in the first post.....

So glad he is home with you. Sounds like you've had a really hard time recently. Praise God!

_________________
Helen

Mum to ...
Rachael Kinza (25/07/01), Matthew Isaac - DS & Autism - (14/06/03) and Hannah Cerys (14/06/05) - my gorgeous kids!

my, my God is GOOD! so happy to hear this great news and that your son has recovered so quickly! very thankful that he is on his way to a full recovery and home for a few weeks as well. what wonderful news! thanks for updating, aj

_________________
Momma to Janna Macie (CAVCanal/Mitral Valve Repair-T21-02/02/05)
Wife to Joseph (TOF & still thriving)


"Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance." St. Francis of Assisi

"God has not always answered my prayers. If He had, I would have married the wrong man several times." Ruth Bell Graham

What a GREAT update!! I am so glad to see that Steven is home with you now. Enjoy every minute of having him back, and we will keep praying for his continued recovery, and God's direction for you and your family with regards to your other little ones!

_________________
Barbie
Bill's wife 06/2001
Emeline's momma 10/2005

"When you can't see God's hand, trust His Heart."

baileyshome

Just wondering how your boy is doing now? Hope he is making a speedy recovery. Praying for you!
BTW...what's his first name? ...if its not too personal?

_________________
Linda & John
mom to Hannah Kate (Age 12 ), Robert (Aged 6 - DS)


First day at school

Update in first post