Heart of Beckett

UPDATE (1/6/13)

Beckett Jude is doing ‘great’ (I feel that quotes are necessary being that he is still on Ecmo and his chest has not yet been closed)! Additionally, he’s been doing so well that they began weaning him off the machine earlier today (whereas they were going to be waiting to begin that process until Monday or Tuesday). We are so encouraged, yet understandably nervous, as we enter this next stage. I hope that I continue to bore you all with these non-dramatic updates of slow continual progress. This has been such an answer to prayer as his recovery has been such a testimony to the Lord’s grace and sovereignty to us as a family. I will continue to strive to keep posting updates as these next few days may be difficult….but we are certainly praying for a smooth 48 hours (and beyond). — with Leah ‘Whiteley’ Rupp at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.

‘No News is Good News’

Well, today was a fairly uneventful day…that’s a good thing. We are hoping and praying for a very similar day again tomorrow. This then leads into our upcoming prayer and concern. As Monday (or Tuesday) commence, Beckett with be slowly weaned from the Ecmo machine. We have been warned in advance that this may be a very trying and challenging time as they test and study Beckett’s vitality and independence. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t concerned or nervous…but he’s doing so well, and we are greatly optimistic and hopeful for his full recovery. As always, we are soooo crazy thankful for the prayers and support. You all are soo amazing! Go Beckett! — with Leah ‘Whiteley’ Rupp at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.

Encouraging UPDATE:

Beckett had another “good” day. He is still progressing. The doctors and nurses this morning (who seem to typically not be shy when difficult news needs to be given) only had positives things to say today. At one point I had to ask, “Do you have any bad news?!”. They laughed and said, “I understand what you are saying…but no, not really”. Later in the day, he did have a few seizures, but that is being closely monitored and treated.

Though there is not much to report in this update, I figured that you all deserve some sort of update with how intentional and diligent your prayers and concerns have been. We feel quite encouraged and so appreciative of all the support. But please…PLEASE keep praying for my son. He still needs it desperately, but we are believing he WILL and IS going to pull through this. He has a wonderful and bright future ahead of him…and I cannot wait for y’all to meet him someday! He’s a freakin’ stud! 😉 — with Leah ‘Whiteley’ Rupp at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.

Another UPDATE:

First off, I hate to enable the ‘roller-coaster’ of emotions, but I do have encouraging news. By no means are we out of the woods yet, but Beckett did have a ‘good’ day today. He does have a long road ahead of him, but there are many key components that are beginning to rebound. The next hurdle is the monitoring of the potential damage to his brain from last night. We will know more in the morning, and even more within the next 24-48 hours. As always, thank you for all your prayers and support, it has been extremely humbling and encouraging. (Isaiah 58:8) — with Leah ‘Whiteley’ Rupp at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.