Well, it is almost 4pm here on the west coast and I’m wondering where in the world today has gone. We left Rudy’s room around 11:30am so they could start the “closing up” procedure and Dr. Reemtsen met us in the waiting room about an hour later to let us know he was done. All remains stable so far…although Rudy is going pee pee, his kidney function right now is still cause for concern but all the really smart people around here seem to think that it is just a matter of time.
So now we pray against any infection from preventing his healing and we begin to pray for the next hurdle…getting him off the ventilator and breathing on his own. Once that is accomplished then he needs to start learning how to eat. He’ll be given my milk through a feeding tube at first, then gradually work his way up to learning how to nurse (we pray!!!) – not an easy process from what I understand. But that’s work left for another day…today we are just sitting and resting with Rudy and enjoying looking into his eyes every now and again when they open.
Rudy's Beat 
Hurrah! We’re so excited that Rudy is doing so well. We will continue to pray for him, especially as the doctors prepare to take him off the ventilator. He’s so cute! You and the other children and grandparents will also be in our prayers. We were so sorry to hear about your father, Trish. We’re just really praying for supernatural comfort for you all right now! We love you!
Oh sweet sweet baby…
Still praying for Katie and Rudy and your dad.