Thursday, February 4, 2010

Awestruck...

It just gets better and better.
He's been wide awake and super alert for the past couple of hours.
The doctors and nurses here are thrilled with his progress.
I am ecstatic!
The Breathing Trial was perfect.
He went without the vent for over two hours and never needed it once.
They will do another trial in the morning
and if it goes well they plan to extubate sometime tomorrow.
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Heavenly Father is pouring down blessings upon this little boy
and on all of those who are praying for him.
I am hearing amazing stories...
I have learned that faith heals... Not just the body and mind, but the soul.
Prayer seals hearts together.
Even people who have never met in this life.
Angels walk on earth as well as in heaven.
I see their goodness with fresh eyes.
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Thank you all for your strength and testimony...
I am in awe of you!

67 comments:

Becky Wertz said...

I am so happy that the trial went will. Still sending tons of prayers to you and your family.

vrob said...

We don't know you, but we're praying for you in our family. So glad to hear Bronson is improving!

SoundsLikeBrian said...

Beautiful Boy
John Lennon

Close your eyes,
Have no fear,
The monsters gone,
He's on the run and your daddy's here,

Beautiful,
Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,

Before you go to sleep,
Say a little prayer,
Every day in every way,
It's getting better and better,

Beautiful,
Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,

Out on the ocean sailing away,
I can hardly wait,
To see you to come of age,
But I guess we'll both,
Just have to be patient,
Yes it's a long way to go,
But in the meantime,

Before you cross the street,
Take my hand,
Life is just what happens to you,
While your busy making other plans,

Beautiful,
Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy

Erin said...

i dont know you, but we are praying for bronson. lots of love!

Amber said...

Hello, I found your blog through Natalie (Pics and Kicks) know that I am praying for you and your beautiful family!

Natalie. said...

Oh.

my happy heart.

still praying.

a million loves to each of you.

N

PS Kiss all those wonderful nurses for me.

Linz said...

Found your blog through Natalie and we (here in England) are thinking of you and your family and praying hard for Bronson! By the way Sara.....it could have happened to any mom any where! Don't beat yourself up anymore!

renae said...

sweet bronson is a fighter! i pray that he keeps fighting and that your family can have peace and clarity. sending love and prayers your way.......

-renae

Erika said...

praying for your family... (((hugs)))

alisha said...

Good luck, I am praying for you. God hears and answers prayers. This I know.

Anonymous said...

I heard about you through Natalie Nortons blog. I am praying for your dear son. I am thinking of you.
Marsha (Sydney Australia)

Caroline said...

Here come some prayers from Germany! I wish you all the best and a lot of strength!
Caroline

Dolly said...

I'm another Natalie connection. I love that your miracles are already in full motion by now but my prayers are still being sent to you and Bronson and the rest of your family.

Joanna said...

I heard about you from Natalie as well and I'm praying and thinking of you and your family. I'm so happy he's improving and sending you much love and support!

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you...
hugs
Laura (italy)

ihavemostlybeen said...

Via Natalie too. Thinking of you and praying for your little guy.

Carrie said...

so happy things are on the up swing. we will continue to pray for you!

Dria said...

Thank God-- I pray he keeps doing so well- talk to the doctors about Hyperbaric oxygen therapy - if there is any talk of and oxygen deprivation- get him into a hyperbaric chamber.

Apis Melliflora said...

Praying for Bronson, for you and your family. Coming to you from the mid-West (from Um....Thanks for Sharing)

Jenn said...

I am also here through Natalie. Please know that great love and prayers are coming to you and your sweet baby boy from Tucson.

Truly Silkes said...

Hey Sara, Natalie sent us :)

Praying for Bronson and for you all. He looks like such a fighter. Try to forgive yourself, it could happen to all of us.

From a mother of two in Germany named

Silke

A said...

Just wanted to let you know I read your blog last night and prayed for you and your little baby. I will keep following your blog and keep praying for you. I hope he continues to improve. Your family is adorable!

Michelle Brooksby said...

I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

The Mad Planter, LLC - Lorrin Wagner said...

I am sending prayers from Florida. I heard your story on Natalie Norton's blog. I hope you have peace in the healing your son is undergoing. I truly believe with all my heart that he will walk out of that hospital and God will lift him up to heal his tiny body. You will remain in my prayers and thoughts.

Snapshotsofhappiness said...

I found you through Natalie's blog...I am praying!!!

Familia Alexander said...

Sara,
I was led to your blog through natalienortonphoto.com
I am so sorry for the pain that you and your family have had to endure through this. My heart is filled with joy to know that your little Bronson is being lifted and healed by the many, many prayers that are being offered up on his behalf. We are stationed in Japan, and rest assured that there are prayers for Bronson's health are coming from our side of the world. We also pray for the continued strength and peace for your family. Fight Bronson, fight!!!

Kierstin said...

That is SO wonderful...he is doing awesome. What a sweet post this is...you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

leaslooks said...

Here from Natalie's blog, too. Many, many prayers for sweet Bronson and your family.
Please forgive yourself. I'm the mom of 7 and can honestly say that could happen to any Mommy. Distractions do happen all the time, at least around my house.
Just want you to know that many prayers are being said.

Love to you all.

shari berry bo-berry said...

heard about your story through Natalie's blog...and how could I pass up an opportunity to pray for another family/child in need?????? as a mother, I just can't turn a blind eye.

so glad to hear that he's doing a bit better...and will continue to pray for him, and for your whole family!!!

xoxo from Huntington Beach, CA

sisterlu said...

I am praying for you, your husband, your boys and your Bronson.

Shannon said...

Absolutely fabulous news!!! Bronson has a mission in thi life and he is not letting anything get in his way.

It's gives me chills and brings back many memories when I read and hear about wonderful people who don't even know your family~praying like crazy for Bronson! So many wonderful people out there!!!

Lots of loves and hugs....

Jill said...

praying for your family.

Annie Link said...

Still praying
Prayers for guidance
Prayers for strength
Prayers for faith
Prayers for healing
Prayers of gratitude
Prayers that the miracles will pile so high you'll lose count.
Big hugs,
Annie (Natalie's mom)

G.B. said...

I don't know you but I found you through Natalie Norton's blog.....just wanted you to know that I have added your sweet baby to my prayer list and will be storming heaven on his behalf...praying for your sweet family this morning!

natalie said...

still praying. Go Bronson!!!

Teresa said...

That's great news, we'll keep our fingers crossed the next breathing trial goes just as well.

Such great wonderful blessings!!

Love you guys!
Adams Family

Mom said...

Wow Sara, Can you believe you are hearing from people all over the world. Technology today is so great that so many people can be aware of what you are going through and offer prayers for you, Bronson and your family. I am just starting my day and reading people's comments has lifted me to newer heights. We love being updated on Bronson. Please continue to inform us. Love you all Aunt Linda

Michele said...

I am praying for your sweet boy and your family. My thoughts are with you.

Fisher Family said...

Praying in Nebraska for Bronson and your entire family!

Halli said...

I am so happy to hear he is doing much better. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

TLCbull said...

Natalie says you need prayers. You got it. Prayers for you and your sweet family through this trial. As natalie says..."God is Good."

God Bless for Logan, Utah.

jamieschip said...

I heard your story last night on an LDS forum through Babycenter.com I read through your blog and was in tears. I'm sure every mom has done what you did at some point. I hugged my two year old a little tighter this morning because of your story. We are praying for Bronson and the rest of your family. So glad he's improving. Big hugs and prayers.

Jamie in N. Salt Lake

Anonymous said...

Our prayers are with you in Utah.

Jennifer said...

The virtual world is a wonderful thing...I, too, found your blog through Natalie's. I've never met her and I've never met you, yet I feel compelled to pray for your families. Please try to forgive yourself...as mothers, we all have left our kids alone "just for a sec"...it really could have happened to any of us. I read your blog last night and this morning had to check it first thing to see how little Bronson was doing. I'm so happy for you that he had a good breathing trial. Hugs to all of you...your husband, the other boys, your extended family and the doctors and nurses that are taking care of Bronson.

With love from Calgary, Alberta, Canada...

Jennifer

Chunky Monkey said...

GREAT!!!!I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sosoooooo glad. What a cute special kid.

Anonymous said...

another one sent by natalie! I have prayed for you, SOBBED for you, and right now i rejoice with you!!! thank you LORD! many more prayers for your sweet boy!

Shepherd Family ACALPM said...

God be with you and your little family. I pray that your family will be carried and blessed with the strength you all need, and also with healing.
Hope that cute little boy is home with you all before you know it!

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Ashley said...

Prayers for your, your son, your family, your doctors and nurses and everyone else who may need them will be coming from the Rittman home in PA.

Sue said...

ROCK ON, Bronson!

Amanda said...

Sara, wow how your story has brought back way too many fond memories and lots of tears. The first intial shock, the drive to UVRMC the loooong drive to PCMC and so on. The brain swelling, the tubes, the rollercoaster of emotions. I linked to your blog from another who was praying for you and asking for prayers and when I saw that it was you, someone I know, it hurt so much worse.

I quickly said a prayer to comfort you and Matt and your boys, to bless Bronson, and for everything to go as planned, according to God's will.

I am so glad that things are looking up and hope that they will continue to do so. You are so sweet, such a strong woman, a wonderful mother, and even though it was hard to read Bronson's story of the accident, thank you for sharing.

I will continue to pray for you and yours, especially Bronson. He is in good hands.

Amanda Peterson

Anonymous said...

I am praying for little Bronson and the rest of your family. I am so glad to hear he is improving. Stay strong.

-Stacy

Celia said...

I have a 17 month old little boy and connot imagine the strength you and your husband must have at this time. I'm so happy to hear your precious baby is progressing well. Just remember, the Lord is a just god, with love and understanding beyond our comprehension. He is in total control of your situation... you only need to rely on Him. We don't know you, but we are praying for your baby OFTEN!! I pray the Lord wraps you and your family in His loving arms and comforts you in this time.

DavidGunnFamily said...

We are in your stake and have been praying for Bronson since we heard about what happened. Thank you for keeping your blog - just learned about it last night.

Haley Warner said...

You are in our prayers!

Kari said...

I am amazed at your strength! I know that you are being lifted up by the love our Heavenly Father has for you and all the prayers being offered on your behalf. I have a 20 month old little boy. I can't imagine what you must be going through...a whirlwind, haze as you described it very well. I hold a prayer in my heart for your whole family. For all your boys and a special mother whose heart has been wounded but will heal as the powers of heaven reign down upon you. Thank you for documenting this unimaginable event in your life so that all of us can take notice and be present. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

I do not know you, But found your blog, and just read your story, and have been crying all the way through it. I can not imagine as a mother to have to go through that. I truly am sending love and light to your little family. I pray for fast recovery..You are such a brave Mom. Hang in there!

Heather (Jensen, Utah)

Unknown said...

You and I don't know each other, but I heard of your story through another blogger (Natalie Norton) and am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers! xoxoxo

Unknown said...

Sara,

I am a friend of Natalie Norton, who has shared your blog info so that you can know about the people around the world praying for you and your son. I am among them. I pray for a miracle for your little sweet boy. And that you will have the peace you need, that you will feel God's love comforting you, that you will KNOW He is there blessing your baby. Bless you!

Anonymous said...

Sara,
I am praying for your sweet precious little boy who is being so strong and brave. I am praying for you and your family to trust the Lord and hang in there in this scary time.
I will keep praying!

Love,
Meghan in Southern California
A stranger to you and Natalie but feel so close.

{jane} said...

hallelujuah! miracles while you're sleeping. i'm going to hug strangers today, i'm so happy! ;)

love you.

The Queen Vee said...

Tears of joy for Bronson and continued prayers for him and you. Miracles still happen, never doubt it.

He's one special little boy that's for sure!

May you all have a peaceful nights sleep tonight.

The Bell Family said...

I too, don't know you but my prayers are with you and your family at this time. Keep on being strong Baby Bronson you are a fighter!

Anonymous said...

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. And your family will be part of my fasting this week!! Miracles do happen!!!

Doney Days said...

We are praying for your sweet little boy and for your little family.