May 20th update
One week ago today, Bennett was laying in the hospital bed lifeless. He felt so bad that he didn’t care anything about eating, drinking, or talking. This was the day that we met the infectious disease team of doctors which was a total of 6 doctors. Pretty scary just by the name alone. He had 18 different tests done this day and some were painful. We were living the unknown of what was causing Bennett’s fevers and his low counts, and just not feeling well. The only thing holding us together was our faith in God and our family/friends.
I lead off with the post tonight to remind us of what was going on one week ago on May 13th because God has truly performed a miracle and has healed Bennett once again. He has a little ways to go yet, he needs a higher ANC, creatinine level to be normal and him getting back to his old self. Well, one of three isn’t bad. Tonight Bennett wanted to go to his team’s baseball game, when he was telling me this at lunch, I thought he will change his mind later in the day when he really thinks about it.
He was calling me at work asking me where a couple things were and he was getting ready for the game. I went out to the park later to find Bennett warming up with the team. Is this the same boy that was discharged from the hospital 3 days ago? Bennett ended up playing the 2nd game for about 3 innings. He batted twice and hit the ball but got out on first. The best part about the whole game was the ride home listening to Bennett being so excited about getting to play. Thanks to his coach. He says nothing can stop him not even this awful amphotericin antibiotic drug he got yesterday. Bennett hasn’t complained about being tired (but I know he has to be). I was impressed he made it through warm ups and a double header in the upright position. This has to be God’s work!
I hooked him up to his iv fluids tonight after he ate. The fluids will run for 12 hours until late morning. His appetite has been better today too and he is drinking more.
We are so thankful for God providing Bennett with enough strength to get him out of bed and out of the house. I am sure Bennett needed this night more than any of us really know. His ANC is still low and we pray it will soon be up. I’m glad we are in the sport of baseball so he can be outside and not worry so much about sickness of other people.
All of God’s people said, AMEN!
“Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ.” 2 Corinthians 2:14
Cody talked about Bennett playing all the way home!! For the first time in a long, long time the whole gang, parents, and team were together!! We are all so blessed to have Bennett and his family in our life. We look forward to years of great teams, winning games and Happy, Healthy times!! We all should thank God for the blessings we all have!! These boys have been a source of great pride and pleasure over the years and Bennett is showing us all GREAT COURAGE!!!!
LUV, THE SMITH’S HURRAY FOR OUR TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks be to our God for answering our prayers, and helping Bennett through this difficult time, and giving him energy and attitude to make it through anything! So happy to hear you played ball Bennett! Yes, and there’s nothing like being outside enjoying God’s creation in the spring! We have much to be thankful for. Love ya
Wow! So great to hear how well Bennett is doing and to feel like playing ball, you know that God has done this for him. Thank God for answered prayers.
WOW! That’s amazing! We’re so glad you are feeling so much better! So many prayers going up for you!
Glad to hear things are going much better. The unknown is so difficult! Our prayers are with you!