August 6, 2006 Prayers for healing and nutrition

Hello Everyone! Things are happening these days. Erik appears to be healing well and his system showed signs of recovery so yesterday we gave him juice and he seemed to do fine. At 6pm the doctors came by and said that since he did well, the plan would be to feed him today with the hopes of going home this afternoon or tomorrow (Thursday). Not 3 minutes from when the doctors left, Erik vomited. We could not believe it! We stopped giving him anything to let his body rest. Now we need to focus on getting nutrition for him so the discussions started about a central line. Although this would solve the "nutrition" problem, this means a surgery to put it in, a surgery to take it out, and a significant risk for a variety of infections. We asked that they try to put in a deeper IV access instead that would allow us to give him nutrition via IV. They said they would have someone come by to try to do this today. Please pray that they will be able to put in this line. He has been "stuck" so many times that often they are unable to get the type of access needed for this type of line. Having this IV would allow him to get the nutrition he needs to improve while his body rebounds from the surgery. We are so thankful for the prayers and support you offer . . . We will keep you updated. Erik's Family KellyJoined: 10 Aug 2006Posts: 2 Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:19 am Post subject: Praying for Erik Good Morning, My name is Kelly Hundley. I heard of your website through Leigh Anne Naas, Nathan's Mom. Leigh Anne and I went to the same church when growing up in Norlina. I went to visit them on Tuesday and was truly blessed. Upon seeing your website, I just had to go to it and read little Erik's story and again, was truly blessed by your faith in God. People like you and Leigh Anne's family have made me really stop and remember that God really is in control, not us. Sometimes I forget that when dealing with 3 kids, working , and just day to day, so many things are just taken for granted. I am inspired by your journey with Erik and also inspired by the courage of the Naas family. I pray that Erik will improve each and every day and that your family will continue to receive strength from the "One and Only Healer. I feel one of our divine purposes in life is to comfort each other and to be there for one another. I am touched and amazed at how God has opened my eyes and allowed me to see His miracles and to not take things for granted. God bless you and your family and tell Erik there are folks out here that are rooting for him! What a brave little boy! Love and God Bless, Kelly Hundley, Norlina, North Carolina