The roller coaster continues.....It's 11:15 and I just got in from a very long day. Caden is really struggling with pain, and bad headaches from the pressure differences from his surgery. The pain seemed to get worse as the day went on . By late evening we were looking at heart rates in the 190's , oxygen saturations in the 70's, and blood pressures in the 130/50's. Yes, hardly something you or I could handle let alone his little body. He has been so uncomfortable he hasn't slept or eaten much. As doctors are trying to tweek out some stronger pain meds we are also trying to be conservative seeing what happend last Saturday. We continue to pray for Caden's body to heal, get stronger, and fight through these days post surgery.
Thanks again to everyone who is reading and/or writing on our blog. After a long stressful day it is so nice to read your words. Your prayers again are greatly appreciated each and every day.
And yes, we do get to hold our son (much sooner than the last surgery which is AWESOME). We just have to watch how we hold him and not to put pressure anywhere near the incision down his chest or near the abdomen where his chest tubes were placed.
Love -
Melissa
Thanks again to everyone who is reading and/or writing on our blog. After a long stressful day it is so nice to read your words. Your prayers again are greatly appreciated each and every day.
And yes, we do get to hold our son (much sooner than the last surgery which is AWESOME). We just have to watch how we hold him and not to put pressure anywhere near the incision down his chest or near the abdomen where his chest tubes were placed.
Love -
Melissa
I continue to pray for Caden's healing and for strength for you and David, Melissa. God does not let me forget about you...so I pray often for His healing for Caden. He is really a cute baby. The love and prayers continue. Jane B.
ReplyDeleteI would bet that you and David are his best meds. May your love continue to help him get stronger.
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Tracee
Our prayers and thoughts are very much with all of you and precious Caden during this time! I continue to read the blog. I think it is so strong of you both to be able to do all you do and to still have strength to write about it all. So many people care and love all of you!
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All 3 of you continue to be in my prayers as well as Caden's doctors and other care givers. Just try to remember that God is in control and we just don't understand it, but HE does. Strength and faith to you.
ReplyDeleteMany, many, many prayers are being made from Marion for your precious Caden and for you and your family and most certainly we will continue. God is good!
ReplyDeleteAmy S.
I pray that God our Father who is the Ultimate Healer would continue to put His hands around Baby Caden. I pray that today would be a better day and some of his pain would be gone. Thinking of you always.
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Lori
Thank you for continuing to keep us updated. We love seeing the adorable pics of Caden. We hope and pray that he & you feel some relief soon. & remember to take care of YOU! Peace!
ReplyDeleteWe are all praying that today Caden will feel less pressure and be able to enjoy the road to recovery from here on out. May God intervene and reduce his pain. Our hearts are always with you.
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers for strength and comfort to all of you. We read every day and are amazed at the strength you all have. Caden is amazing, because he has two amazing parents.
ReplyDeleteStay strong and we will continue to pray for that strength.
The Webers
Melissa and David,
ReplyDeleteStill praying for you and Caden every day. Just seeing pictures of Caden and knowing he is hurting makes my heart hurt. I can't imagine how hard this time is for you both. I pray that God continues to heal and strengthen you all.
Shelley Hudspath
Hello Melissa & Dave,
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches hearing the pain he is in and the struggles you are going through. I will wear my shirt today in the hopes it will bring little Caden a better day! Lots of love, Tony, MJ & boys
Good Morning Caden-
ReplyDeleteToday is Thursday June 4th…June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with a length of 30 days. The month is named after the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter and equivalent to the Greek goddess Hera. June begins with the sun in the astrological sign of Gemini, and ends with the sun in the astrological sign of Cancer. June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
I see you have a nice tight hold on your lamby…it seems very soft and cuddly…I hope that it brings you comfort during your recovery process. I know that your little head keeps pounding but those doctors are going to find the meds to make everything better. Just please continue to be that pillar of strength and lets get through this stage and finally get you back “H” where you belong!
After a humbling loss to the Boston Celtics in last year's finals, the Los Angeles Lakers will be seeking atonement -- and a 15th championship -- when they face the resurrected Orlando Magic tonight, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
The Magic, on the other hand, will be making their first appearance in the finals since 1995, and have knocked off the favored Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and can now eliminate the heavily favored Los Angeles Lakers. If they are able to pull of yet another upset, that would be quite a trifecta. Actually, if they are able to defeat the Lakers the Magic would have beaten 3 teams in the same postseason, that had at least 60 wins…that is something that no other team has ever accomplished before.
Have a wonderful day Caden
We are continuing to pray for Caden. We will pray that his headaches go away and that he is comfortable. We also continue to pray for mom and dad's strength as well. We know that God has His hand upon Caden and have seen Him answer many prayers already. We will continue to hold onto the strength that can only come from God. In our prayers,
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Storms continue to come as Caden goes through this next stage. God is always in the storm, rely on the prayers of so many others at this time to strengthen you and him. Rest in His arms and I pray that you continue to find unbounding peace as you go through today.
ReplyDeleteMelissa - I am not sure you remember me, but I am a friend of Shelli's. I was with her the other night and she told me about the "fight" you and your family are going through. I cannot even begin to imagine what you and your husband are going through, but just know you are in our thoughts and prayers!!! As I browse through this sight, the tears continue to fall!! Stay strong Melissa - God will see you through this!!!!!
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Marilyn:
ReplyDeleteWhat a little trooper Mr. Caden is! He is such a little cutie pie! I have been checking in every few days to see how he is doing, and am amazed at the strength and courage of your family!
When he gets a little older, I hope you plan on teaching him a second language...Spanish perhaps? Just a suggestion...
Stay strong, and fight the good fight!
Penny McMahon
I hope and pray that today has been a better day for Caden Marshall. He looks so cute with his BIG lamb next to him. Praying for GOD to hold all of your hands as you go threw this recovery process. Stay strong and positive. Love Ya.
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A request has been made for a "Prayer of Healing" that will be said here in Joliet at "OUR LADY OF ANGLES" Chapel/Retiremsnt Home. These Franciscan nuns ban together, and I must say, they are quite powerful. Their prayers will be heard.
ReplyDeleteWe think of you often and send strength and love. cara and scott
We're hoping Caden had a better day today than yesterday. I know you said he wasn't comfortable, but he looks pretty darn comfy in that picture! Thinking and praying for you, as always!!!
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Kristen & Todd
I am hoping that today was a better day (as far as the headaches go)- jackson asked "why caden is sucking on a green sucker when he is just a baby?" I look forward to you and david having to answer these kinds of questions.....
ReplyDeletetake care and your arms is where he needs to be- you can tell how loved he is in every picture!
Love, Meg
just wanted to let you know how much we all appreciate you and david taking time to keep all of us caden marshall bloggers updated.those of us rush home every day to find out how cadens day was.you both have wonderful strength to get through these times,i know you wonder how am i going to do this,the power of gods love and all the prayers that are going up for you.god is great and his love is great and the love you have for your son is great,,as a parent you will and can do anything you need to do for your child.continue to love him because he knows how much you love him as we will continue to pray for strength for you and healing for caden. with loving thoughts and prayers maretta,terry and family
ReplyDeleteOh, little Caden...He has come so far! We pray for his pain to ease quickly, for him to eat better & sleep. Praying for you guys too. That the Lord will uphold you with His mighty hand, give you strength, give you encouragement. Press on friends, you're doing exactly what God has called you to in this season...to love that baby well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us updated on your sweet baby boy. I see a great personality by just looking at his pictures! So CUTE...He is in our prayers and hearts daily. Blessings, Tom & Gloria
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing mommy Melissa. Ari and I are praying that Caden feels better soon. Every time Ari and I mention Caden, Livi always chimes in and asks a question about him. I think she is rooting for him too. Keep being strong. Val and Ari
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