Hi All,
Finally the critical first 72 hours are over, and now we wait patiently for the next four days to pass (the possible bleeding phase). After a very emotional visit on Friday night with Caden, Dr. Burger agreed to discharge me and I got to sleep in Wes's arms to recharge a bit. Today we went to see our little angel again, and caught up with Dr. Vermaak in the passage on our way to NICU. We were so relieved to hear that our warrior is not only stable, but improving. Dr. Vermaak is very happy with his progress, and will try to take him off the ventilator in the next 2 days. When we went to see him we got that wonderful feeling of being very proud parents. He is such a little fighter. When sister Maureen changed his nappy he wanted to complain, but because the pipes are going through his voice box, he could only manage to pull a very unhappy, yet very cute little face. We also had the pleasure of seeing him yawn and stretch and our hearts were filled with overwhelming pride. He is taking in all his food and is on 9mls every 3 hours now. Tomorrow they will try 12mls, and so on until he is on the right dosage. Thank you so very much for all the prayers and thoughts and we ask that you continue to say a prayer at night for this very special little miracle.
Love
Wes & Elriza
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Sorry to hear you had a tough night on Friday - i know its not easy , but you and Wes are doing the most wonderful job ever and thats what Caden needs - a happy and strong Mommy and Daddy to help him get stronger and bigger each day! Well done Caden for doing so well, you are indeed the little warrior your parents knew you would be. Continue to cast your cares and worries onto Our Lord - he will continue to guide you and make your paths straight - a very good friend continues to tell me this to and its true - lean completely on Our Lord - He will continue making Caden strong and he will guide you when you it seems like you cant see the light. Hang in there guys, you are doing a fabulous job- Caden, you chose the most wonderful parents - they already love you so very very very much and are going to take such good care of you! Prayers continue each day and shall always, God Bless and all our love
Mark, Samm,Deqlan and Logan
Dear Paul Family, We are so happy to hear that little Caden is improving day by day and drinking all his milk to grow big and strong. Your little warrior knows how much you and Wes love him already and you have every reason to be so proud of him! What a beautiful gift our Lord has given you both! Always remember how very special you all are to us. ALways look to God for guidence and he will give you the strength and courage to get through this difficult patch. He is a great God who has great things planned for Caden Paul! Thank you for allowing us into your world and sharing your beautiful photos with us all and updating us - we really do appreciate it. Please call on us if you need anything at anytime of anyday. We admire your strength and you are truly an inspiration to us all! Keep strong and positive and all will be just fine! Gods Richest Blessings today and always, Conrad, Megan and Keaton
Dear Wes, Reezie and Caden,
What wonderful news that our little angel is growing stronger and drinking larger amounts of milk with every feed. Caden, our wonderful Lord is really caring for you and keeping watch over you every second. We are so thankful knowing that the Lord has got you in the palm of His healing hands. Our little angel, you must continue to grow stronger each day so that soon you will be on your way home to your mom and dad and the rest of the family.
Wes and Reezie, with your love for each other and now especially for Caden, you can only grow as a loving family and remember God is only a prayer away and He will listen and answer.
Reezie we are so pleased to hear that you are feeling much better. Rest as much as you can so that you can continue to supply your little warrior with lots of that healthy milk to help him grow big and strong.
We love you all lots and lots.
Plenty hugs and kisses
God Bless
Grampie and Granny and not forgetting uncle Brendon (real proud uncle he is)
Ahh Caden is gorgeous congrats again and I know hes going to be just fine : )
We are so happy to hear that Caden is getting stronger everyday!
Our thoughts are with you all and we know that there is nothing to worry about - all will be perfect!
Love, Loren & Darryl
Hi guys,
You have a BEAUTIFUL little boy and we are so happy to hear about his progress. Know that we are keeping you guys in our prayers and we have faith that he will be a strong little boy soon:-)
Love
Coreen and Grant
Hi Elriza and Wesly,
Here is a special poem for little Caden. May God's strength and power be seen through the miracle of little Caden Matthew Paul. Just know that you as a family are carried on the wings of our payers.
Much love Joanette van Wyk (Centurion Church of Christ)
Teeny tiny little toes
Small and round his little nose
A newborn child with eyes so bright
You fill the world with much delight
Formed in the palm of God's own hand
Your destiny appears quite grand
Although your path has just begun
Your future shines, just like the sun.
A precious gift from heaven above
God sent a miracle for all to love
As moments pass your soul will grow
To learn things that you did not know
We've longed to see you face to face
And we've prepared a special place
You'll rise above; you'll make mistakes
You'll fall in love; your heart will break
Yet through it all you will remain
A link within your family's chain
Whose bond shall strengthen over time
Despite the mountains you must climb
A newborn child with eyes so bright
You are indeed a wondrous sight
Your skin so soft; you features small
But you are loved by one and all
I know tears fell from cherubs' eyes
As they embraced you with goodbyes
Before you flew from high above
To grace us with God's gift of love
For Caden ... A Poem
Through the eyes of a child
Listen, hear the sound
The child awakes
Wonder all around
The child awakes
Now, in his life
He never must be lost
No words must deceive him
in God he must trust
With the eyes of a child
We must come out and see
That our world's spinning round
And through life we will be
A small part of a hope
Of the love that exists
In the eyes of a child
Tenderly
Listen to me child
How does it feel?
Tell me little child
Just what is real?
Life now awaits you
And you will show the way
No hurt will befall you
As long as we pray
With the eyes of a child
We must come out and see
That our world's spinning round
And through life we will be
A small part of a hope
Of the love that exists
In the eyes of a child
Tenderly
Wow! Oh uncle Zak, thanks for the website address. What a miracle!! I
can almost relate since my Kimberley was 2.2 kilos at birth! The
photos of Caden's leg in Wes' hand just blew me away! Oh, and let me
rapidly add that Kimberley at 15, is now taller than her mother, and
the size of a fully grown woman! Uncle Zak, again, heartiest
congratulations and our prayers continue with the family, Especially
little Caden.
with plenty much love
debs
xxxx
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