Braden's vision improved today! YAY!! It was 20/70 today and he was able to see fingers that were in front of him. His eye still didn't dilate and they aren't sure if it's because of swelling or what so his eye is very sensitive right now. His other eye is working overtime and his vision has gotten worse since this whole thing started but it's minimal and we're praying that once the infection is gone it'll go back to normal. All the cultures haven't come back yet so they still aren't sure what it is, exactly, but for now the course of antibiotics is working. Since we've been down this road before (of improvement on days 1-2 then GREAT decline) we'll be going back to Duke again tomorrow at 10am.
The eye is amazing. I just had no idea that you can be pretty blind one day and see the next. I'm in awe that it can improve so drastically! There will be permanent damage to his cornea but as long as the infection clears up then the danger of him losing his vision all together goes away. Amazing. The doctors treat Braden like a "rock star" and love on him:). Praying and Trusting and honored that so many have joined in with us!
If you are so inclined, please comment on this blog post. Yesterday I showed him (and the other kiddos) just how many people were praying for him (or commented on fb) and they were FLOORED. He couldn't believe that there were so many people that cared for him. If I have the comments on the blog I can save them for him and print it...but I can't figure out how to do it from fb.
Thank you for walking with us on this journey!
Friday, August 31, 2012
Today's appointment
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11 comments:
iolstri31Braden,
We are excited to hear some good news, today, about your eye. Please know that the whole Megilligan family is praying for your eye to heal quickly! It sounds like you have the best doctors EVER and of course the most caring parents.
Much love, the Megilligans
We're praying for you Braden! Hope you're feeling better soon.
Braden,
So glad that there has been some improvement! We are praying for you! I know God will walk with you through this time. Love you buddy!
Auntie Anne
Praying for you, Braden! You are so brave and strong. Hope you feel better soon.
Beth Robbins (Auntie Stef's friend)
We're so excited to hear good news. Braden is a Rock Star to handle all of this with such strength and calmness of spirit. We'll all keep praying.
I've had lots of eye issues over the years, and whenever I rip my cornea in two or such, it's comforting to know that the tissues in the cornea replace themselves completely in less than a week, so the pain won't last TOO long. God's design is amazing, and you are one AMAZING boy, Braden.
Braden Aunt Laura and Uncle Dennis (and all the kiddos) love you and are praying hard for God to heal your eye! He has big plans for you buddy:)
Braden my family and I are all praying for you! My kids were very upset to hear about your struggles. We will keep up the prayers and look forward to a good report!!
Braden, you are a precious boy who we love so much. We are praying for healing in your eye and that no matter what happens you will know how long, how wide, how deep is the love of Christ for you. You are such a courageous young man!
That's such great great news. I am continuing to pray for complete healing. I am so amazed at what a trooper you've been Braden. Inspiring
We're praying here for continued improvement and no more declines in vision! So excited to hear that things were better yesterday and praying for all of you - Braden, your mom and dad, your siblings, and your doctors - with the appointment today.
Love,
The Dingles
That is wonderful news! Braden, mu family is praying for you and we would love to meet you someday! Heather and Brain, praying for you, too!
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