Our boy is 2!!!!

It has been awhile since I've posted an update. Thank you for being patient with me. Work and home have kept me VERY busy. You will see many pictures below that can show you some of Mason's progress. He was fitted for his body brace and doesn't like it one bit. That was not a surprise. My specific prayer request right now is that God will heal his spine. We can visibly tell that it is bad but I know God can do anything. So I'm asking him for healing and a miracle on Mason's back. His body brace is extremely hot. We put him in light clothing and it is always drenched when we take it off. They told us that the brace will not fix the damage that has been done but should prevent further damage. I've been told some kids wear this the rest of their lives. I know you may think it's just a brace but when you put it with everything else it can be overwhelming at times. Along with that we've taken several steps back with Mason's physical progress. He will no longer sit by himself. (With or without the brace) This has been discouraging b/c he was doing so great. Since his tonsil surgery he won't even try to sit on his own. When we sit him there and he can lean against us he shakes like a leaf and cries. Please pray that this will come back. This has been tough on Kevin and I because Mason worked so hard and was doing awesome. So we pray without ceasing and wait patiently on the Lord's timing in this area.

Two days after we came home from the hospital with his casts we had a routine checkup on Mason's eyes. Dr Hess( different doctor Hess) said that his right eye is -6 and the left is -1. He said we needed to get glasses immediately to help prevent patching his eye. He also said that his eyes tend to drift and he is hoping that the glasses will improve this or he will require surgery. It is an easy surgery but I would LOVE to avoid this. That is my second prayer request that God would begin to heal Mason's eyes. The great thing is he has a whole new perspective on life!!!! It is adorable to see his eyes light up with people, TV, surroundings. He can finally see everything. We have been able to get some amazing reactions from him.

The best day we had in June was his birthday.(June 6th). We praise the Lord for giving us 2 wonderful years with our little boy. I enjoy taking the time that day to reflect on all the things God has taught us through Mason. Remembering the day he was born and the fear that gripped our hearts. Now seeing all the miracles God has done and continues to do in Mason's life. God is so good!! He has sustained us and given us strength when we needed it most. My biggest blessing is watching His protection on Mason. He has given that little boy a heart that brings joy to anyone he meets. I know he and Mason have a unique relationship that I have the privilege of watching it unfold. I'm so blessed to be Mason's mom. Mason has taught me how to have joy in any situation.

On June 27th the casts came off. We had anticipated an exciting day that day. We had the camera and video camera there and rolling. After a few minutes we quickly shut the video camera off because it turned out to be traumatic for Mason. I have NEVER seen him that upset. It was very painful because they not only took the casts off but removed the pins and x rayed him. What we saw, we were not quite prepared for. He had stitches everywhere not only on his hands but on 3 inch incisions on both wrists and incisions across the insides of his arm near his elbow. The good news is the worst was over and we have only seen things get better. We have been able to remove all stitches and he is beginning to use his hands more. My final prayer request is that God would continue to heal his hands and open up a new world for Mason. For my birthday we are going to take him to get his hand print done. He has healed enough now that we can try. I can't think of a better gift than seeing my little boys hand print for the first time.

As you can see, we have been busy. This month we will be following up with GI, orthopedics and meeting with a PT specialist.She will help us fit Mason in some new equipment to allow him to be mobile. We will be sure to update you on those appointments.

I've been reading the book Light from Lucas by Bob Vander Plaats. I highly recommend this book. It will challenge you and encourage you. My favorite line from the book is: " You didn't choose the day you were born, you cannot know how many days you have before you will die, but you can determine how you will live today. " How will each of us live today??? No matter the circumstance we may be in today, we know that God sees it, God hears it and He is God and therefore His perfect will always prevails. He has challenged me these past 6 weeks to cling to that truth. My emotions at times have been all over the place but He is my constant and therefore I praise Him because He has given me a life that I don't deserve.

Thank you for taking the time to read our blog and pray for Mason. Your prayers mean the world to us and we treasure them with all our heart. Love you, Wendy