(Espanol abajo)
Marcos had a pleasant day today thanks to your continued thoughts and prayers. He looked like a summer sun worshiper as he layed sprawled out under the warm lights with his cool shades, apparently not wanting to be bothered. After the nurse shut off the warming light and removed his protective eye shades, Aida saw his closed eyes for the first time and fell deeper in love with the little boy. Yes, it seems I am definitely taking a back seat now.
The recovery from yesterday's operation is proceeding better than expected. Although he is still on the jet ventilator that pulses rapidly to keep his tiny lungs inflated, the blood pressure and blood oxygen are at normal levels. Twice today he had some problems breathing as the air pipe running to his lungs became momentarily plugged and signalled an alarm, causing a flurry of activity by the nurses to pinpoint the problem and get him back to normal. I am so impressed by the professionalism of the staff whose years of experience are a huge asset to keep this boy alive.
Today, it struck me in a strange way the renewed realization that Marcos is on life-support. The doctors, the prayer chain, and God are working hard to keep him alive until Aida and I can take care of him. Thanks for your help!
Aida is doing better as well. Her blood pressure is still jumping around a bit. Maybe tomorrow she can come home.
I hope that tomorrow I will have some more recent pictures. Many of you have asked for pictures that show how big he really is! Hopefully this one helps you out a bit.
Espanol.........
Marcos paso un dia bastante bueno, gracias a tus oraciones. Se veia como un amante del sol por la manera que estaba acostado abajo las luces con sus gafas grandes, sin darse cuenta a su alrededor. Despues que la enfermera apago las luces y saco las gafas protectores, Aida vio sus hojos por la primera vez y se enamoro aun mas con el chiquitito. Ya no tengo una posicion de privilegio en la casa!
La recuperacion de la cirugia esta avanzando mejor que esperamos. A pesar que todavia esta con un respirador "jet" que trabaja rapido para inflar sus pulmones pequenos, la presion arterial y oxigeno de la sangre estan normal. Dos veces hoy, Marocs tenia problemas de respiracion cuando el tubo de aire bajando a sus pulmones se tranco con mucos. Las alarmas sonaron y causaron una reaccion rapida por las enfermeras para solucionar el problema. Estoy impresionado por los trabajadores quienes tienen anos de experiencia para mantenerlo vivo.
Hoy me recorde de nuevo que Marcos esta con "apoyo de la vida" (life support). Los doctores, cadena de oracion, y Dios estan trabajando duramente para mantenerlo vivo hasta que Aida y yo podemos cuidarlo. Gracias por tu ayuda!!
Aida esta mejorando tambien. Aunque su presion arterial esta subiendo y bajando, hay la posibilidad que manana venga a la casa.
Manana espero tener mas fotos. Algunos de ustedes han pedido algunas fotos para saber realmente su tamanos. Espero que esta foto ayuda un poco.
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