Gus' Friend Carter

Gus has several friends in Heaven. Carter is just one of many. I love to think about these kids playing in Heaven...they deserve carefree play and rest at the Lord's feet don't you think!?

Carter was born with gastroschisis which led to intestinal failure. He under went three intestinal transplants...one being a living donor bowel from him mom! This is a fairly new transplant so Carter and his family really were on the "cutting-edge" of research. I wish we could have tried living donor with Gus but it just wasn't the best option...we held out for the best and ultimately it was the best for him...not necessarily for me, but it was for him!

Carter's mom has been a huge encouragement to others, even when Carter died. You can read about Carter and his family at the Caringbridge site written by his mom.

Damon Update

Ok...I'm just a little bit jealous that Damon got to go to Myrtle Beach!! No, really...I think it's great that he and his family got to go on a vacation. I can't even begin to tell you how much stress there is when you are caring for a medically fragile child...it's an honor and privilege but it is stressful!

Damon is continuing to take his formula orally and this means that he is off his g-tube feeds during the day! He is gaining weight and is around 17 lbs now. Him momma says he's almost ready to walk!! Go Damon!!

Continue prayers for Damon...he is doing well but he is still on the transplant list for a liver and small bowel. Let's not forget him even though he is fine for the moment!!