tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post409603178090820086..comments2024-03-27T11:52:23.308-04:00Comments on Thinking About Home: Caleb's Bumpy RoadCheryl http://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-74888567204803541132020-09-13T21:06:41.143-04:002020-09-13T21:06:41.143-04:00Wow, Hilltop Ridge Farm, that is an amazing story!...Wow, Hilltop Ridge Farm, that is an amazing story! Surely, God had his hand on your son's life! It is incredibly sad that he came so close to death because a mother's concerns were not heeded. But what a miracle that he was saved just in time! To God be the glory! <br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your inspiring, faith-building story! <br /><br />Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-68102889429793836192020-09-12T09:55:25.005-04:002020-09-12T09:55:25.005-04:00Our first son who is now 21 years old, was diagnos...Our first son who is now 21 years old, was diagnosed with pyloric stenosis when he was a little over 4 weeks old. I went every day for three days straight, so as to get someone to pay attention to this starving, dying child of mine. Our son was so depleted of any and all nutrients, even though I was feeding him A LOT, he would throw it right back up. I was told this was reflux, and no joke, as a first-time mom, I needed to relax and trust the professionals. After much insistence, this was a Wednesday, I finally was sent to the emergency room for further testing. Come to find out this first-time mother, as I was so kindly called by his doctors staff, was actually right and my son was literally dying. We received the best care once at the hospital and our son ended up having one of the best doctors for this situation. After about 10 tries to get an i.v. administered they had success. He was so dehydrated that every time they tried to put an iv in, it would just blow back out. After the midnight rush to emergency surgery, the doctor came out and said the surgery was a great success, however, our son was so close to death that if he had not received the life saving surgery, he would have passed away the next day. My heart leaped for joy that he survived and was alive and also sank at the same time. Thankful that God watched over our son and brought him through the surgery and angry and disappointed that it had taken so long for someone to actually help our son. I want to add that our son was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome early on. We think this a direct result of the lack of nutrients to the brain during his first 4 weeks of like. Early on we noticed that he was struggling, we sought help and got great care and he is now a high-functioning adult. He has come a long way, some things are difficult in life, however, what he lacks is multiplied by what he gained. He has an incredible imagination, a heart for those in need, is a hard-worker (he currently works two jobs), he's headed to college in the fall 21' for Biblical Counselling, can make friends of all ages, has no bones about going up to someone in need and helping out or witnessing. He actually spent his 18 birthday on the mission field in Uruguay helping a church build a new sanctuary. So, all this to say, God is still in the business of working miracles and He never fails. He creates beauty out of what seems to be impossible. Thanks for listening. Hilltop Ridge Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700458154880011271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-52465033474714562020-09-07T10:46:01.838-04:002020-09-07T10:46:01.838-04:00Yes, we are still praising the Lord for this answe...Yes, we are still praising the Lord for this answer to our prayers! Caleb continues to grow and thrive. He had a well check last week which he passed with flying colors! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-20752837288444487972020-09-05T22:37:19.138-04:002020-09-05T22:37:19.138-04:00What a tough time for little called and his whole ...What a tough time for little called and his whole extended family! Covid has kept so many apart when they need each other. Praise God the second surgery was successful. Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-1591827827756003002020-07-28T23:03:38.822-04:002020-07-28T23:03:38.822-04:00Thanks so much, Christine! Oh my goodness . . . th...Thanks so much, Christine! Oh my goodness . . . those photos of sick Caleb were heartbreaking, and we are incredibly grateful that he is now thriving! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-55564389001197343062020-07-28T23:00:05.968-04:002020-07-28T23:00:05.968-04:00Rosella, I had never heard of pyloric stenosis unt...Rosella, I had never heard of pyloric stenosis until it affected Caleb! These human bodies are so intricate, aren't they . . . created by a Master Designer. I am so grateful that He gave mankind the knowledge to correct many of the things that go wrong. A healthy baby is nothing to take for granted! <br /><br />Thanks for rejoicing with us! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-55420902773958487842020-07-28T22:55:14.874-04:002020-07-28T22:55:14.874-04:00Thank you so much, Denise! Yes, it was quite stres...Thank you so much, Denise! Yes, it was quite stressful, but "uphill" it is now and we're so thankful! (My delayed response is due to a trip to visit the family, and now I've seen with my eyes that all is well.) Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-26494168146306289032020-07-19T16:11:13.032-04:002020-07-19T16:11:13.032-04:00So glad he is home! Those pictures of Caleb in the...So glad he is home! Those pictures of Caleb in the hospital are heart felt! His homecoming pictures are so wonderful. Happy to know he is doing well.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690722786561637489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-273087342620004962020-07-17T08:19:54.621-04:002020-07-17T08:19:54.621-04:00Oh wow - thank the Lord he is OK! What a scary thi...Oh wow - thank the Lord he is OK! What a scary thing for all. I have never heard of that! He is so sweet and hope he will stay well now.Rosellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615262714438296920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-18720393776303014532020-07-16T00:31:48.047-04:002020-07-16T00:31:48.047-04:00Oh my goodness! What an initiation for new parent...Oh my goodness! What an initiation for new parents. It wouldn't be an easy thing for parents w any level of experience. And to have to face it with the extra dynamics of COVID-19 must have added quite a lot of stress. So happy to hear that Caleb is safely home and pray that it's all "uphill" for him from now on.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174736321129124595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-49291374543301327962020-07-15T00:14:14.119-04:002020-07-15T00:14:14.119-04:00Thank you so much, Michelle! Indeed it was a very ...Thank you so much, Michelle! Indeed it was a very hard time for them, but they were such troopers for Caleb! And, of course, I will agree with you that he is beautiful!! :) Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-60307032432896459852020-07-15T00:10:10.180-04:002020-07-15T00:10:10.180-04:00Oh my, yes . . . SO glad it is behind them! So man...Oh my, yes . . . SO glad it is behind them! So many things God teaches us through hard times, but <i>hard it is</i> when you are going through them! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-56171796585163348892020-07-15T00:06:40.885-04:002020-07-15T00:06:40.885-04:00That is true, Melissa . . . the next visit will be...That is true, Melissa . . . the next visit will be even more wonderful! <br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed the muffins! I think the streusel topping takes them up a notch! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-46045738743381788422020-07-15T00:03:46.181-04:002020-07-15T00:03:46.181-04:00Thank you, Deanna! Thank you, Deanna! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-54332700556737870642020-07-14T19:56:41.265-04:002020-07-14T19:56:41.265-04:00I am so happy to hear that cutie is doing better. ...I am so happy to hear that cutie is doing better. That must have been very hard as a first time parent. So glad they were able to figure it out. He is beautiful!!MIchellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-85849430911926683452020-07-14T08:29:39.478-04:002020-07-14T08:29:39.478-04:00Precious boy! I'm glad this is all behind them...Precious boy! I'm glad this is all behind them! So stressful!<br /><br />He's darling.Deanna Rabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946588895797307347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-46639355388063785472020-07-14T08:23:40.213-04:002020-07-14T08:23:40.213-04:00Oh my, what an ordeal for first time parents. So g...Oh my, what an ordeal for first time parents. So glad to hear the surgery went well and baby Caleb is doing fine now. I know you will treasure even more your next visit! <br /> On another subject, I made the Blueberry Muffins from your previous post, the topping is delicious! Thank you for sharing. Instagram.com/melissasnoteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03389672466065251231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-16579009196340139602020-07-14T07:33:01.552-04:002020-07-14T07:33:01.552-04:00Bless that lil cutie!Bless that lil cutie!Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019741103496608961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-77715314277132161432020-07-13T23:28:38.321-04:002020-07-13T23:28:38.321-04:00Thank you, Susie . . . you are so kind! Thank you, Susie . . . you are so kind! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-64605799164105920432020-07-13T23:27:10.452-04:002020-07-13T23:27:10.452-04:00Thank you, Martha Ellen, for your hugs and your ki...Thank you, Martha Ellen, for your hugs and your kind words! It was a very trying time and very long days, but we are so grateful to know that Caleb is strong and returning to health! God has been merciful! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-50591125781429044182020-07-13T23:23:47.681-04:002020-07-13T23:23:47.681-04:00Thank you, Brenda, for sharing our joy! Ahhh . . ....Thank you, Brenda, for sharing our joy! Ahhh . . . they are so happy to be back together, and I am hoping to share in some of that happiness soon! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-37788408616587004522020-07-13T23:17:41.256-04:002020-07-13T23:17:41.256-04:00Thank you, Becki! It is definitely a hard time to ...Thank you, Becki! It is definitely a hard time to be sick/injured, or to be the parent of a sick baby. "Anxious" and "heavy" are such good descriptions. But yes . . . Praise God! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-65927182525668830752020-07-13T23:14:09.225-04:002020-07-13T23:14:09.225-04:00It was very hard and seemed to be so long. (I know...It was very hard and seemed to be so long. (I know that there are many people whose children are sick much longer or even have chronic illnesses, but it is hard to see a child suffer at all.) We are so thankful for our Lord's mercy on Caleb!Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-35810950122312488542020-07-13T23:09:44.766-04:002020-07-13T23:09:44.766-04:00There were certainly many challenges for all durin...There were certainly many challenges for all during this difficult time! And we were all incredibly relieved when Caleb's second surgery was a success! <br /><br />(And this faraway grandmother is making plans to visit the little family and get some of those hugs I was longing for when Caleb was so sick.)Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-41826520684724779402020-07-13T22:55:30.282-04:002020-07-13T22:55:30.282-04:00When Kati shared that photo of his sweet smiling f...When Kati shared that photo of his sweet smiling face, there were happy tears! Yes, God is good, all the time! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.com