I would like to tell each and every one of you how much we appreciate your prayers and thoughts for our family at this time. This has been a very trying day for us. A special thanks for those who spent some time with us while Kyson was under the care of the physicians.
This morning, Dad and Phil came by to assist me in giving Kyson a priesthood blessing. He was then looked over for a moment before the nurses were instructed to bring him back to the OR. Kyson opened his eyes for us for just a moment and he wanted to cry but could not because of the tubes down his throat. It was very difficult to see his tears appear, but no crying. Our hearts were with our son. We desperately wanted to hold our son, but all we could do was look at him. We love him so much and we want the best for him. It was a difficult time to see him wheeled behind those last double doors into surgery. Our faith and prayers were with him.
The hours passed. The moments of brief information were welcome, yet difficult to relive the fact that our son was having major surgery. As we sat together as a family, our surgeon came back and let us know things are looking good. There is bleeding that is not stopping, but like I have said again and again, he's a fighter. It was a difficult time for us to walk back to the PICU and see him lying there. Doctors were swarming him, watching him, and caring for him. Tubes were coming out of him in all kinds of directions. All types of machines were providing critical information to the doctors as they monitored him. We felt a sense of love for all those who have taken our son as one of their own. We trust them and put our faith in them and the Lord.
At this moment, our son is alive. Despite the trauma that he has had to endure, he is doing well. I would feel better if the bleeding has stopped, but it has not. There has been a decrease in the amount of blood loss, but they are watching him very closely until it stops completely. These next few days are important.
Kyson has endured more in the last 24 hours than I have endured my entire life. I cannot explain in words the anguish I feel or the love that we have for him. He is our own special angel.
We would ask for your continued prayers at this time.
Jared, Andrea, Caleb, and Kyson
Friday, May 16, 2008
Kyson Update
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What a scary thing to go through. We hope your little boy is getting better, and that the doctors will be able to help him. You guys will be in our prayers.
I appreciated seeing you and your sweet baby at the hospital. He looks like a fighter. I am so impressed with the faith that you have showed in the priesthood. You were amazingly at peace. I hope that if I am ever faced with a situation like this that I will be as strong as you are being! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I can't imagine what you're going through right now! Know that our prayers are with you from the whole ward!
It was so good to hear from you tonight. I'm here if there is anything you need, even if it is just to talk. You are in our prayers.
Jared and Andrea,
I love you so much! All of you are in my prayers and I will ALWAYS be here for you when you need it! I hope you know how much you mean to me. I love you!
You are an amazing woman, Andrea. Your unwavering faith in our Heavenly Father's plan is such a great example to me. What a strong, special little angel you have there. We are thinking of Kyson and your family. Lots of prayers are pouring out from our entire Ward. Please know my family is here to serve your family as needed. We love you guys!
Sweet Gunnell Family!
We love your family so very much. Jared has done so much for our family as our home teacher and Andrea, you have been there as well when we needed you. Please, let us know how we can return the favor. Heaven and all its angels are surrounding your little family and are definately doing their part to take care of one of their own, Kyson!
Love ya guys!
Gunnells, I think you guys know that you are loved! You have an incredible family. There is continual prayer going on for Kyson and your family.
The Lord loves us, and it's evident that you know that too!
holy cow. i am so sorry that you have to go thru this difficult trial in your life. remember that Heavently Father is very mindful of you and your situation. everything happens for a reason and you will come out of it stonger and closer! hang in there and i will be praying for you.
maren
(i lived with heidi belnap in goodmans #1 at EA)
Jared and Andrea,
My heart is hurting for you. You are constantly on my mind and in my prayers. We love you so much.
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