Another Update

Here's an update on Gabriel: Very early Monday morning, all of Gabriel's IV's failed because his veins were no longer able to receive fluids/nutrition. There were about 15 different nurses that worked on him for several hours trying to place another catheter. It was very difficult for us to hear him cry while they poked him repeatedly. Finally an anesthesiologist was able to place a small catheter in a vein on his scalp which would only work temporarily. The doctors needed to place an IV through his arm into an artery near his heart under anesthesia. There was some concern with Gabriel's heart since his potassium levels have been high and have not reached the normal level yet. The doctor worked very quickly this afternoon and had the PICC (new catheter) placed in a short time. Gabriel joined us back in his room and slept very well for the rest of the day. We praise God for how well he did and that there were no complications with his heart or lungs.
We want to thank everyone for their prayers, errand-running, meals, and cleaning our house. We appreciate it more than we can ever tell you!