The latest

Jaren is doing so well, they have his respirator turned down to 21, which is the normal rate for human beings with no assisted oxygen, they hope to have him off the respirator by tomorrow morning. He is totally off Dopamine (for blood pressure) and they are weaning him off Morphine, probably over the next couple of days.
I just spoke to one of his nurses, she told me she was really impressed with his quick recovery She told me that it was amazing that just a week ago he was so sick and now he is so strong and doing so well.
I found out just a couple of days ago, My uncle's brother was one of the EMT's that got him ready for the flight to come here, from what I was told it took 4 hours to stabilize him for the trip and he was so weak and sick they really didn't think he would survive the flight; and now to see him, to feel his strong little grip on my finger to see him doing so well, Strengthens my testimony in the love of my Heavenly Father, the power of prayer, and it humbles me that hundreds of people would take time from their lives to pray for my son; and then to see the miracle unfold before my eyes, I know there is a God, not that I doubted, But I know he lives, and I know He is there, I know He loves us and hears our prayers. How wonderful it is to know he cares, if there is anyone person I should give the greatest thank you too, is Him, the one through whom all miracles are received, Our Father in Heaven Thank You!

The latest from K.C.

Jaren is doing great, His blood gas levels are were they should be, I'm not sure what that means, but the nurses are always checking them and keep saying they are good.
They weighed him last night and he is 8.5 pounds so he has gained a little weight, and that is great to finally know.
I am well enough now, I can go and be with Jaren as long as I wear one of those goofy masks, Mindy says I look like a transformer, But I just think it is so nice to see my son.
I would like to give thanks to all who have sacrificed so much to help us feel comfortable while we are away from home, and a special, special heart felt thank you to my Stepmother Tempie, She has been with us every step of the way in these trying times, with prayer, financial support, medicine, moral support, near sleepless nights, tireless effort, hugs, tears, and a shoulder to cry on, thank you, for all you do, we appriciate you so much, love Brent, Mindy, Karis and Jaren

Jaren unhooked part II

We thought Jarens surgery would take place at 3 but the hospital surgeons were really busy today so he went through at 5:30 pm, and was out by 6:30 pm and all is well, he is still sedated and will require a respirator for a couple more days and then they will wean him off that. So far all is looking good and in a couple days we will get to hold him again. Ps. If any of the primary children are following this blog, I was told that you were praying for us, I wanted to thank you personally, your prayers have been heard, and Sister Lambeth and I are very thank full. Your prayers helped our baby and you are a special bunch of spiritual giants. thank you

Jaren unhooked

Today at about 3:00pm Jaren goes in for surgery to be removed from the ECMO machine. This morning when Mindy got to the hospital she told me the nurses started decreasing the intensity of the machine last night, this morning it was just barely on and Jaren was doing well on his own. I wish I could be there to see him after surgery, but I am still sick and must stay away as to not infect him. But don't worry about me, my mother in-law has plenty of herbal remedies to torture me with and I am sure I'll be better soon, (come to think of it, mabey you should keep me in your prayers too! wink wink). I'll give the post surgery update as soon as I receive it.
Ps. I love my Mother in-law She is the greatest, and I couldn't have a better one.

Jaren and his Mommy