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Nov. 26, 2007

Going for surgery

Posted in Noah Updates
No sooner did I send that last update the orthopedic surgeon came in.  Noah has a bone infection in his femur on the growth plate right above his knee.  They are prepping an OR for emergency surgery to open the bone and remove as much infection as they can.  They hope to grow out cultures from the infected material so they can treat the infection precisely, but feel that there is only a 50% chance that they will be able to grow something out.  (This is a universal statistic for these cases, not something specific to Noah.)  The biggest concern is damage to the growth plate.  Noah will need orthopedic follow-up for at least a year to monitor his growth plate.  The doctor said that the level of infection in both the bone and surrounding tissues had to have been causing excruciating pain.  We don't know if one of the bugs causing his sepsis is also causing the bone infection or if it is different.

Will update when I can.  Praise God that we have an answer and a reason for this suffering and the hope of helping it.

Kate
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Kelly (Mama Russell)
Kate ( and Jeff),

My heart is broken now. I cry with you and little Noah. He looks so very much like my little son. I don't know what to say except that I am praying so very hard right now. Rest in Him, He is good in all things.
Love,
Kelly
http://mamarussellsblog.blogspot.com/
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Prayers for Noah

Posted by MamaDole
Jeff and Kate~
Lifting Noah (and you!) before the Throne of Grace right now. May the surgeon's skilled eyes and hands find all the infection and get it. May God be gracious and allow them to specifically treat whatever this bug is, and may He touch Noah's little body and cause miraculous healing. I pray for the peace and comfort that can only come from our precious Lord to surround and engulf you as you wait for Noah to come out of surgery.
God bless,
Tracy for Dole clan
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Nov. 26, 2007 - prayers

Posted by Monroe Family
lifting you up in prayer right now
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Glad they found it!

Posted by mamaof7
I am SO glad they found the source of his infection. Praise the Lord they know what to go after. We pray in the name of Jesus that the surgeons will be skilled in getting to the source of the infection quickly, remove what is necessary and the remaining (if any) will be taken care of with antibiotics. All Glory to go to the Great Physician. Hugging little Noah close while he goes into surgery. Praying for peace for you and Jeff and the other children. You are loved. The McCreary Family

Edited by mamaof7 on Nov. 26, 2007 at 1:44 PM
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by theheartofthehome
Sweet friends,
Continuing to pray for Noah, the Drs. and nurses and other medical personnel attending to you all. Praying for you, Jeff, and the kids.
Lots of prayers and {{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}
Janet
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
Continuing to pray !! God Bless !! Jessica in Fl
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Nov. 26, 2007 - PTL........................

Posted by jkiessling
for answers!!!!! So glad they found the source!!! This has been such a frustruating battle for you both and Noah.

We will pray that the surgery will go smoothly.
I hope and pray that Jeff is able to be there and you were able to find someone to be with the kids while the surgery is going on - not to doubt Hannah - but just to be there for tears and questions!!!

Let us know when you can - the outcome!

Hugs and Blessings from the Kiessling family from Fresno, California
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Praying

Posted by Anonymous
I am praying for him now, and will continue to pray for all of your family.

God bless you and keep you,
Mendollyn
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Our Prayers are with Y'all

Posted by Mommaof10
Our family has been reading your blog and praying for you for quite some time now. Whoever is on the computer watches for your updates so we know how to pray. Our hearts and prayers are with you daily.

May God cover you with His mercy, grace, love and comfort. May He give the surgeons skilled hands. May He give the nurses gentle hands and quick minds. May He give the lab technicians success in growing the cultures. May He use you and Noah to reach others with the glorious gospel. May He give you peace and joy in the midst of adversity.

In Him,
Laralee
http://www.PlymouthRockRanch.com
Recording the Faithfulness and Provision of God for Future Generations
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by hallfamily8
I am continuing to pray for Little Noah. He's such a little trooper through it all. My heart breaks for him and for you. I am SO glad that they finally figured out the problem.

Love, Dawn
www.caringbridge.org/visit/susannahall
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Noah

Posted by Anonymous
Praying for peace and strength for your family. Praying for the Physicians operating on Noah.
God Bless.
Jasma
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Nov. 26, 2007 - encouragement

Posted by Anonymous
Hello Kate, I have been reading your blogs for the past few months. I am finally writing to you. I am from Toledo, OH. Also, a homeschool mom with four children. My little John is also the same age as Noah. Your blogs are very encourgaing because it reveals the glory of God. I hope that you are saving all your writings. You'll have a book written! God bless you as you constantly put your hope in God and find renewed strength from Him. I think of Noah and try to pray for him and your family. Lauri Lewis
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Praying for Noah

Posted by marcieharper
We're praying, praying, praying and so thankful for the news that the doctors have identified the infection. We'll continue to pray through this day and until your next update.

Marcie
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Praying!!

Posted by Anonymous
Kate and Jeff,
We are praying for you and your family. May God's grace hold you all during this time.
Thank you for your updates. My children and I check through out the day to find out how Noah is doing.
We will specifically pray that all of the infection can be removed.

Love, Jennifer in TX
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Praying

Posted by berrypatch
and praying & praying & praying.
Lisa in ME
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Nov. 26, 2007 - From Robin In Ohio

Posted by Anonymous
I thought of Noah all day today and even shared with my coworkers about Noah at work I work in a preop medical center for the local hospital. I am continuing to pray for you and Noah....Much prayers, Robin
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Praying

Posted by Anonymous
My heart sank when I read your surgery update! After watching my ds experience the exact same thing last summer, my heart broke for you. I'm so sorry you (and especially little Noah) have to endure this right now. Before ds had his emergency surgery, he was in so much pain that the morphine was not even touching the pain, and they had given him enough to kill a horse (literally). The pain IS agonizing and I am crying at the thought of your sweet Noah enduring it :( Ds ending up having Strep B Veridans in his hip & a systemic infection as well.

On the brighter side, the surgery will see an improvement almost immediately (although, no mama wants to see their little one endure yet another operation).

We are continually holding you all in prayer.

Cindy
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Praying!

Posted by Anonymous
Dear Jeff and Kate,
We're praying that Noah's surgery will be successful and that our Heavenly Father will guide the surgeon's hands as he removes the infection from Noah's leg.
May the Lord continue to comfort you all.

The Hammonds in MS
Psalm 46:1
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Praying for Noah

Posted by ruby from ky
Kate, I just read the update and I am so glad they found the source of Noah's pain. I pray the surgery relieves his pain. I hope you and Noah can go home soon and be with the rest of the family. Love, Ruby
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Praying for you all today

Posted by Anonymous
Though I know how hard seeing little Noah enter another surgery must be on you all, I am praying that the Lord will use it to give Noah the relief from that terrible pain. I know that would make mama and little guy happy!
I'm glad they were able to find the source and we will check back regularly to hear how he's doing. In the meanwhile, we will uphold you often in our prayers.
Hang in there little Noah! You are a brave little soldier for Jesus!
love,
Jaynee
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by InfertilityMom
Continuing to pray...
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Praying

Posted by bless2bhome@yahoo.com
I am thanking God that the doctors/specialist have found the cause of Noah's pain. But boy do I feel so bad the the little guy in what and all that he has to go through. I will be praying for you all during this.

nora
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Our prayers are with Noah & Family!

Posted by Anonymous
So glad the source of Noah's major pain have been diagnosed- praying that the surgery is a success & comfort will be found. May God Bless & keep you all!Love, Rachelle in Texas
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
That is so awesome they found it so fast. Our prayers are with you. I feel a bit relieved now. My little neice just went through this bone infection thing.She had brokem her arm and the bone dug into the ground.It took 3 hours to get the dirt outand pit in a plate an screws. However, weeks later they found an infection in her bone, around one of the screwsa. She faced more surgery, and loys of IV antibiotics, even after she left hospital. They werte worried because this little girl has had 2 open heart surgeries; and any infection is a threat. She is fine now ans back to driving her Mom crazy. I hope this gives you some relief. Again our prayers to you and your family. Leena
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Nov. 26, 2007 - Update growth plate infection

Posted by Michelle Hall
Praise God the Lord let the doctors figure out what was going on. Its so hard to not know whats wrong. I hope this brings some peace knowing that this can be treated and something can be done for lil Noah. Were sending lots of love and prayers your way. Bruce and Michelle Hall and children.
(Jen, Matt, Dan, Nate, Becca Grace, and Stevie
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Nov. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by BChsMamaof3
Dearest Kate & Jeff,
Sorry to hear that Noah will have to go for another surgery but happy that you now know exactly what the source of his pain is and they can treat it aggressively and make him well again :) Your brave little boy is such a little trooper as are you and your family as you hang in so positively with all of the ups and downs. Praying for Noah as he heads into his surgery that they will be able to clean out the infection without damaging his growth plate and that there won't be any unexpected complications, that the Lord will guide the surgeons with skilled hands and that He will lay His healing touch on Noah and send the infection out of his body quickly and praying for you and your family as you await the results and the return of your precious baby into your arms. Thinking of you.
Hugs,
Rosina
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