....Wow what a day for the little man. First off let me say well done little buddy. You are my hero. This kid has been through more than I will ever be through in 10 lifetimes. The day started off around 0630 this morning. Prep for surgery and more explanations from the medical team. When a doctor tells you that potential complications are stroke and death it puts things in perspective really quick. Even though the chances are less than 1% they still have to tell you and you always have that in the back of your mind. Jeremiah went in for procedure around 0800. We waited patiently and content in the waiting room and were kept up to speed about every 2 hours. We got a surprise visit from our Pastor and drummer Josh. They weathered the storm with us and we were praying in our discussions and continually thanking God for the complete and total healing. The second call I got from the OR would be one that would shake me pretty good. While talking with the RN on the phone he was giving me the run down then pauses and says oh man, I have to go shock him. My heart dropped. He then got back on the phone and apologized. Jeremiah went in to multiple lethal rhythms during the entire day. Man o man. Crazy. Jeremiah was kept stable otherwise during the procedure. They mapped out the right side of the heart and found the WPW at the center next to the AV node. They could not ablate that simply because it was too close to the AV node and doing so would risk taking out the AV. The bigger problem lies in the lower portion of the left ventricle. They were unable to take care of that WPW because when they attempted to duplicate the rhythm his heart would go into a lethal rhythm and blood pressure would bottom out. So they went ahead with the ICD (implantable cardiac defibrillator). They installed that so that in the event his heart would ever go into a lethal rhythm this device would shock him out of it. Due to his condition he is at high risk. So the plan is to manage his illness with medication and the ICD. Right now Jeremiah is in his room and I am at his bedside. I will remain as I have until he is discharged home. He is recovering well though. This outcome is double sided. One being human nature and the other supernatural. A parent can look at this two ways. We could focus on the fact that even the brightest minds could not fully complete the needed task rendering Jeremiah at high risk. Or we can focus on the fact that God in His infinite wisdom confounds the wise and chooses to handle the big stuff Himself. This experience is causing us to be completely and utterly dependent upon our Creator. You know, by nature I am a fixer. I like things to be fixed. I like to fix things, its the engineering mind I possess. I remember when Jeremiah went down at home. All that went through my mind is I have to fix him, I have to fix his body. As I was performing CPR I was navigating between the human nature and the supernatural. God, I have to fix him. Please God, help me. I have to fix this. CPR going and going and going. Im crying, in shock, I have to fix my boy. I can fix anything. In the end it was the supernatural that took place. Sure I did what I was trained to do as did the paramedics when they took over and shocked him. However, it was by divine intervention that Jeremiah lives. Come on friends do we really believe that we can control life and death. Life is so fragile. I am seeing how fragile it is right before my eyes and the countless other cases here at CHOC Amelia and I learn of. Life is beautiful and short. God holds my sons heart in His hands. He is the great physician. He is Jehovah Rapha our healer. I will continue to praise Him regardless. I will continue to know without wavering in my Spirit that He is in control. I mean lets face it. I have no other choice. Im a fixer but I could not fix this. I cant fix this. I can not be burdened with the responsibility of Jeremiahs life. God has this and Jesus wants complete control over this little guy. He wants complete control over all of us. Jeremiah will live along healthy life, completely in the Fathers hand. Weo! That is huge. Completely and utterly in Jesus hands. Could you imagine knowing that every step you took is truly completely in control by God. Amazing when you break it down. Well my eyes are heavy and I will part with yet another song that speaks to me greatly. Please listen and enjoy. This song is a cry from my heart. I am steadfast in Christ. I am not wavering. I am challenged. It is by His stripes my son is whole, complete, healed and without blemish. Thank you Lord for giving me my son for yet another day. Blessings everyone. My eyes and heart are heavy! Jeremiahs dad Though You Slay Me By Shane and Shane youtu.be/qyUPz6_TciY
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 07:19:04 +0000
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