Well it is hard to believe but we are starting week five of Shay being in the hospital. We have been very focused on the lungs the last few weeks but it now appears that the most immediate concern is Shay's liver. Tomorrow will be a big day of tests on Shay's liver. The bottome line is that Shay's liver has not improved over the course of the last four weeks. At some point in time (monday we believe) they are going to do a biopsy and ultra sound to hopefully glean a little more information about what is going on there. Shay will also be switching over to a different dialysis machine some time this week. Shay's x-rays on his lung did show a little improvement this morning. His kidneys are still not functioning but there does not appear to be any damage so they are hopeful that in time (possibly a long time) they can return to normal operation.
I once read a book about developing a positive attitude. Shay could be the poster child for this book. There is a part in the book that talks about the bumble bee. Scientifically, due to its body shape, weight, and wing size, the bumble bee should not be able to fly. Regardless of what the experts say the bumble bee gets up and flys everyday. Scientifically Shay should not be here. However with help of the Father and the couragious and positive spirit that Shay posseses he is still here fighting. Just to give you an example Shay has been extremely wiped out this weekend. One of the questions I always ask him is "Shay how are you doing today?" Now truth be told if I am sitting in his position I would probably be quick to fill sorry for myself but Shay always musters up all the strength he has to raise his thumbs to give the "thumbs up". I will tell you this on one hand it makes me extremely proud to be his uncle on the other it makes me ashamed of my own actions. What if I approached every day with that kind of optimism? What if I disregarded the "problems" that I think I have? We can learn a lot from Shay. If Shay can face his day with optimism surely we can too. Shay is such a neat kid.
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Hey Shay, Uncle Chris is right you are a special kid. I met you when you had just turned three years old and I knew you were a unique kid. Even as a little fellow you were always giving hugs, thank you's for everything, and i love you's. I do not think there has been a time when you have forgotten to give me a thanks or an I love you. You have always been so very special to Uncle Chris and I. We feel so blessed that your family moved to Fair Grove in August, we loved seeing our Shay boy everyday. The girls are missing their big cousin playing with them, giving them rides, and just hanging out with them. They are not the only ones, Uncle Chris and I are missing you so much too buddy. We all can not wait to have you back in Fair Grove. We love you so much. You stay strong and we will see you as soon as we can.
ReplyDeleteYou haven't been forgotten about here in Fair Grove! Keep pushing on, you have took amazing strides to get better.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers always,
Krysta Baker
Shay is constantly on my mind and in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteDoug Loafman
Moore, OK
Shay I love you so much buddy, you are always on my mind and in my prayers. I miss having you around so much. You are an amazing young man, you keep on fighting hard. I will keep praying for you buddy. I love you so much, you are a very special boy.
ReplyDeleteAunt Kelly
Shayster,
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a magic wand to make it go away, I'd wave my scepter over you until you were ok. I'd think good thoughts, I'd send you love, I'd transmit healing vibes. My wand and I would surely beat whatever the Doc prescribes. But there is no magic scepter, so I cannot cast a spell,just know your often in my thoughts and I hope you'll soon be well! Keep up the fight kid your doing an awesome job! We love you with all our hearts.
Hugs & Kisses
Tina
Danny & Christy,
ReplyDeleteIt hurts to know your hurting because your so special in my heart, The pain that you are feeling is tearing me apart. But know that love has a way of easing all thats wrong, together we can make it, if we hold on and just be STRONG!!! Know that you are not alone in all your adversity, for by your side through and through is where I'll ALWAYS BE!!!! Stay strong! God works miracles and this miracle is just going to take a little longer. I love you guys dearly and pray for you and Shay everyday!!!!!
Love always,
Tina