Caden is still doing great. Sherry and I spent a good bit of time with Caden this afternoon and I went back down after dinner this evening. We both got to hold him for what added up to be hours between the two of us. Caden fell asleep on my shoulder today just like Riley used to. It was so cool.
Now, I don’t want to get anyone too excited but, the surgeon hinted today that Caden just “MAYBE” will get a ticket out of the PCICU by the end of this week if he continues to keep his strength. He did say this with a lot of emphasis on the word “MAYBE”. This is the same doctor who has been the one painting the less than bright sun shiny pictures throughout the whole process so I see this as a big positive sign. We are trying our best to maintain composure, but we are very excited and hope that you are too. Remember that Caden will have to spend some time in a normal hospital room in the MUSC Children’s Hospital before he is ever released to come home. If he does make it out of the PCICU this week, then there is a pretty good chance that my Christmas wish will come true. My wish is to have Caden home by Christmas.
If you have ever doubted whether God answers prayers, then you have got to meet Caden. He is capturing the hearts of so many people. He is already lighting up the room when he opens his eyes. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for this little boy and me for that matter. This past several weeks of my life have definitely changed how I look at things.