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FINALLY! A compassionate dr. for Brendan!

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Posted by: StarChilde

Earlier today, I sent the following praise report to some brethren by an email, and I wanted to share it with my brethren here on anointed.net as well. There have been so many of you, that have prayed for Brendan, and shown love to him, and to our family... I want you all to know, it is so very appreciated, and welcomed.

a praise report to share~ Brendan was granted hospice care today.
The new dr. is compassionate, & understanding to all we have been
through, and does believe that Brendan's current health warrants it.
It is a blessing, in one sense, because it means no more hospitals, or
lab work, or unecessary medical treatment. On the other hand, it also
means, unless God divinely intervenes, that the end of Brendan's life
is closer. The one thing good about that, is that he will free of a
body, that has never worked the way it should have. Yes, there will be sadness... we love Brendan so very much... however to keep him here longer at his expense, is something I consider selfish, and cannot put Brendan through.
I DID also speak with the surgeon today about the feeding tube, and he shared some other possible complications with me, that I did not even know about. I explained to him, about how we felt, and he even had to agree with me on the decision made.
I just wanted to share all of this, because of how you all have been
there with prayers, and His love for Bren and our family. And my
prayer is that God returns that love, and that kindness over and over
and over again to you~
God bless.
(note: I have been told by the dr. that the reason that Brendan is sleeping more and more, is because his body is starting to shut down... and there will be more of this, unless God intervenes, which I fully believe God can do. She also told me, that putting a feeding tube in, will not save Brendan's life, because his body is starting to shut down, & it will soon start affecting his digesting and eating. (we had talked about all of that on Monday,when we expressed our concerns).
Brendan's app't. with this new dr. was this past Monday,almost an hour long, & I know it is a blessing from God to have her as Brendan's dr. She was also going to speak with social services, and let them know, that what Brendan is going through physically, is what is causing the things to happen to him, that "well meaning busy bodies" keep saying I am neglecting him, is in fact NOT neglect, but rather part of what he is going through. She said that would help social services to better understand what is going on, and that they can go chase those who are really neglecting their children, instead of taking up time investigating something that keeps coming back as unconfirmed! NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER AND GOD WILL REFUTE EVERY LYING TONGUE! I just praise and give my Abba Father the glory, and thanks for this. The dr. called me personally, and gave me the news about hospice. She did not even wait on all the paperwork from the previous dr. and hospital...she called his prev. dr. and spoke with him, and she made her decision based on that, talking to the home health nurses who had come to the house previously, plus her visit with Brendan and us, on Monday. She also believes that Brendan should be able to stay at home with his family, and not be subjected anymore to what he has been over the past yr.
Hospice got on the ball, and already Brendan has a brand new hospital bed, new mattress and new air mattress overlay, which alternates the air, where he will be less likely to get pressure sores, which the only spot he has, is not big at all, and about 1/4th the size of my little fingernail~! praise God for healing! When I talked with the dr., it was this HUGE weight was lifted off of me, and all I could do was thank God for this support! It is truly a blessing, to not be under the scrutiny, and to know that I am not being looked at with accusing eyes anymore!!!
I SOOOOO want to thank all who prayed with me over all of this~ IT IS ANSWERED PRAYERS! NOW LET'S PRAY HIM INTO A TOTAL AND COMPLETE HEALING!! amen? YES, INDEED...WE CAN!!!




Posted by: Sulten

Dear Star,

I am here praying for you. My heart is full of so many thoughts as I read this. You have come such a long ways and fought so many battles with Bren. His spirit has developed into pure gold and so has yours. I will keep you day and night in my prayers for the Lord's will in your lives. I pray that you feel his loving presence to surround you through every moment of every day.

With love for you
Bonnie




Posted by: StarChilde

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Originally Posted by Sulten
Dear Star,

I am here praying for you. My heart is full of so many thoughts as I read this. You have come such a long ways and fought so many battles with Bren. His spirit has developed into pure gold and so has yours. I will keep you day and night in my prayers for the Lord's will in your lives. I pray that you feel his loving presence to surround you through every moment of every day.

With love for you
Bonnie

God bless you my dear friend & sister for your reply and for your prayers~ I thank you for having the courage to reply... many won't... because there have been certain decisions made that some, (not all, but some), members of this board don't agree with, that are not their decisions to make, nor judge me for. Because of that, I feel many who would otherwise reply, aren't... I thank you for answering, it means a lot to me. I am sure it brings back memories for you, of caring for your parents...
The thing people are not getting, is it was the dr. who suggested hospice care, not us asking for it.We had asked another dr. for it, but this new dr. had NO knowledge of us, before this appointment. Anyone who has underwent the hell I went through over the past 13 months, because of dr.'s & hospitals, and getting turned in for allegations of neglect, when all I am trying to do, is take care of my son... they would understand why I welcome hospice. Some in total ignorance may think I want Brendan to die... NOT AT ALL~! I would keep him about forever, but never at his expense.
Those who think a feeding tube will save his life... go talk to a surgeon... and ask them will a feeding tube save a life, when the body starts shutting down, & digestive processes are slowing down as well... a feeding tube will not make one bit of difference then. Doctors have told me that, this surgeon told me that, the hospice nurses have told me that...,yes, it is all very hard. And I pray that those who judge me, and point fingers will have their eyes opened by God, and see just what our family is going through during this difficult time, and be a little compassionate instead of so critical in their hearts... and I am not speaking about everyone when I say this... but those who hearts and consciences are pricked by these words... they know who they are.
Thanks Bonnie~ and may God richly and abundantly reward you for your love and prayers, and for being a friend. It means more than you would ever know~ *hugs*
the picture is beautiful~
God bless.

p.s. sorry it has taken me so long to answer, have not been on the pc as much, trying to get the house in order, plus there is more to do with Bren's p.a. quitting on me with no notice at all. Hospice is going to be here tomorrow, and start helping me with Bren.