tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31865844962524591002024-02-08T00:55:37.999-05:00DeBause.comDeBause Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12894684999347897968noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186584496252459100.post-44602975976964708162021-03-20T11:05:00.000-04:002021-03-20T11:05:50.795-04:00Little Extra New Life<p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> <span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">On
this day nine years ago, my hero wife gave her kidney to our son. </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Sawyer was super blessed to receive Karen's
kidney because her kidney has thrived inside of Sawyer.</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">We </span><i>never</i><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> take one lab report for
granted and the labs have always come back showing the kidney is doing what
it's supposed to be doing. Thank you Lord!</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Yesterday
we visited some of our CHKD family who have been walking this out with us from
the beginning. We are pictured here with
Nurse Ruth (left) and Nurse Melissa
(right). God used the precious people at
CHKD and specifically these two women to intervene for Sawyer's life and welfare.
We praise God for them often and will never forget all they have done and continue
to do.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmamLx1PP3O7I5pQfsgefNhNUpDRpSadHlRiBKIaSmweuhf__5Pp5O2TXz7BwxPCel3k730UZ4ScdMHfwTomdmp_viSrTMBmc-DOVlEaGQqOryccu2L3kIs9FifAI2e17gM1FTlyP_OpX/s1877/CHKD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1261" data-original-width="1877" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmamLx1PP3O7I5pQfsgefNhNUpDRpSadHlRiBKIaSmweuhf__5Pp5O2TXz7BwxPCel3k730UZ4ScdMHfwTomdmp_viSrTMBmc-DOVlEaGQqOryccu2L3kIs9FifAI2e17gM1FTlyP_OpX/w400-h269/CHKD.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">I
wish all of Sawyer's tests and labs were normal, but he has a genetic disorder
that continues to plague his body. His
genetic syndrome impacts almost every one of his cells. His toughest challenge right now is
progressive vision loss. Sawyer is legally blind. He has severe
myopia, night blindness and his peripheral vision continues to fade away. It's like tunnel vision with the opening at the
end of the tunnel shrinking.
Unfortunately, it appears the shrinking is picking up its pace causing
Sawyer to trip over and run into things.
It's becoming more common to hear
glass breaking as he knocks over one object while reaching for another or he
smashes the object in his hand into something else. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span> There is no therapy or cure for Sawyer's eye condition. </span>We
have been seeking out resources to help him. Virginia's Department for the
Blind and Vision Impaired has been a true blessing, especially Ms. Valery. There are gadgets and programs that are a
huge help. We are exploring it all now.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Also,
we have been working on getting Sawyer a companion dog. Although we anticipate the dog helping Sawyer
as he navigates, this pup is not meant to be a guide dog. This dog is meant to be another good friend
to Sawyer and help absorb some of the emotional toll Sawyer takes on through
all of his challenges.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Golden
Retrievers are one of the best breeds for a companion dog. COVID made the search long and challenging.
However, after searching for a year, we were introduced to Momma Dog Ruth. A beautiful golden retriever with the perfect
temperament. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span> </span>Today
is Kidney Day as we celebrate nine years since transplant. We also refer to it as New Life Day. Well, today has a little extra new life to it
as Momma Ruth gave birth to her six pups early this morning! </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKX30gMlRGli9-_0wJ1tp5qeUC2R-z14bh61v2aL37Lre2HHtLCnsJmG7kvqOe9Ke9MKFRtAjhUi4uhoCfXNT4t_HdSkDmBDtra-5zFJLGeWlfx8e_aecPqUEJODajWx0zIgE0h1SZ2iK4/s2048/pups.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2048" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKX30gMlRGli9-_0wJ1tp5qeUC2R-z14bh61v2aL37Lre2HHtLCnsJmG7kvqOe9Ke9MKFRtAjhUi4uhoCfXNT4t_HdSkDmBDtra-5zFJLGeWlfx8e_aecPqUEJODajWx0zIgE0h1SZ2iK4/w400-h220/pups.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p>
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We praise Him and thank Him for this new little gift that has already brought
Sawyer and our family much joy though we haven't even met him/her yet. We are praying and begging the Lord to spare
Sawyer's sight. However, whether Sawyer
retains his sight or not on this side of eternity, the Lord continues to remind
us that He sees Sawyer and He is with us. One way He encourages Sawyer and our
family is through all of the love and support He has showered on us through so
many people through the years. We praise
God for you! </span></span><p></p>DeBause Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12894684999347897968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186584496252459100.post-79643821856602781142020-03-20T16:50:00.001-04:002020-03-20T16:50:56.918-04:00Orange Fingers and a Chocolate Milk Mustache<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is a DeBause
holiday- Kidney Day!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the 8th
anniversary of the day Sawyer received a transplanted kidney from his Hero Mom
(and my beautiful wife) Karen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Typically, we make much of this day with some type of big adventure ,
but this year the adventure is at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sawyer takes anti-rejection drugs, which suppresses his immune
system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His body can't fight off a virus
like COVID-19. So, we are having an all day party at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are having a great time, but it would be
better if we could spend it with some of the awesome people who helped us get
through the hardest parts of Sawyer's kidney failure back in 2011.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We still praise God often for them.</div>
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One of my favorite
memories of the day the transplant took place was when Sawyer first woke up
from the surgery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was about two
o'clock in the morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was weak and
could hardly speak, but as soon as he opened his eyes, he asked for his Power
Ranger's Sword, Doritos and chocolate milk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The nurse whispered to me that the doctor would not allow him to eat for
several more hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, she was
wrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dr. Raafat checked on Sawyer soon
after he awoke and she said, "go for it" in typical, and most awesome, Dr. Raafat style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Within seconds,
Sawyer's fingers were orange and he quickly grew a chocolate milk
mustache.</div>
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Typically, Nurse
Ruth provides the chocolate milk and Doritos on this day, but since we can't
pay a visit to CHKD, I picked up some as I hunted for toilet paper (with no
success- dang virus!) this morning. </div>
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I hate what's
happening to our world right now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, one of the best reminders of Kidney Day for my family is that
no matter how hard and upended our world gets, God doesn't abandon us in the
mess.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hate what Sawyer and Karen went
through and I hate what Sawyer still wrestles with daily, but God gives us much
comfort, joy and strength in the middle of it and one day He will make everything
right again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Until then, we are going to
munch on some Doritos and wash it down with chocolate milk!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Happy Kidney Day!</b></div>
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evening, Sawyer said, "good night" and started walking towards my
bedroom. I indignantly asked him where he was going and he confidently
responded, "I'm sleeping in your room."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He's 12 years old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He needs to be in his own bed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, on second thought, it made complete
sense that he would head that direction, especially last night because it was
on the eve of Kidney Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kidney Day is
the DeBause holiday where we celebrate the anniversary of the day my hero wife
Karen donated her kidney to Sawyer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> For six months prior
to transplant, Sawyer slept in our room every night tethered to his dialysis
machine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our bedroom was his refuge and
the place where he was being kept alive by 10 hours of dialysis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, it's an important
place for him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think he would move
back in if he could.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He can't.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has to move on and receive all that God has
for him in this life, but he is welcomed back on occasion and last night was
the perfect occasion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Today marks the
seventh anniversary of Kidney Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am
so grateful to the Lord Almighty for sparing my son and giving him many more
days on this side of eternity through the sacrificial love and gift from his
mother.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What she did is so
Jesus-like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some friends and I are
reading all of the eye witness testimonies of the life of Jesus that are found
in the Bible. Today's reading was Jesus laying down his life for us all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no greater love and Karen reflected
that love on this day seven years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I read that passage
in my favorite reading spot, the corner chair in my bedroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was dark and I couldn’t turn on the light
because Sawyer was sleeping on the floor at my feet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I read from my tablet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I was reading, Sawyer startled me as he
suddenly started<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>pounding his heels on
the floor and waving his arms in the air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I thought he was having a nightmare, but then he mumbled, "It's
Kidney Day", rolled over and went back to sleep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> We love celebrating
Kidney Day! It is a one of the best days. We praise God for this day and all of
the provision and love that He showered on us through our friends and family
and continues to pour out on us as we walk this path.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> There is never a
day, not one single day, where I don’t think about what happened on this day
three years ago.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It was such a dramatic
event for our family.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It was horrible.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Gut-wrenching horrible.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yet, it was beautiful too.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As horrific as it was, it was even more
beautiful.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Today is the third
anniversary of Kidney Day. The day my
hero wife donated her kidney to my son.
Though I would never wish for them to go through it again, I praise God
(literally) every day that they did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Three years later,
Karen is doing well. You can live a normal life with one kidney. Other than the fact that she can't take
Advil, she doesn't have any limitations.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUg1O47vFCqtcl82dSswZlN3LNzgyZlyQ-Sw3D9_BlnzZSPpgdk7N1XkS4_xP5JOunLA10VEyr3ImHMV0sjrmU8g-ay7G1fKIGO0FPvd44JhUVIdg7n4QL4GbdtxYLJcuv5FldNuwKCjYK/s1600/basket+bo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUg1O47vFCqtcl82dSswZlN3LNzgyZlyQ-Sw3D9_BlnzZSPpgdk7N1XkS4_xP5JOunLA10VEyr3ImHMV0sjrmU8g-ay7G1fKIGO0FPvd44JhUVIdg7n4QL4GbdtxYLJcuv5FldNuwKCjYK/s1600/basket+bo.jpg" height="320" width="258" /></span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> Sawyer is doing well
too. He still copes with the progression
and effects of the <b><u><a href="http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/mainzer-saldino-syndrome" target="_blank">genetic syndrome</a></u> </b>that killed his kidneys, but this will not
impact his new kidney. It has been a
great year for him. He went the entire
year without spending the night in the hospital. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> As soon as an organ
is transplanted into a person, the body begins to reject that organ. This is why transplant recipients have to be
monitored often, face multiple transplant surgeries if they live long lives and
they have to take anti-rejection medicines every day for the rest of their
lives. We praise God because Sawyer's
kidney is strong and thriving! We have a
great God who picked the perfect donor… who happens to be gorgeous… but I
digress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The only
<u><a href="http://www.debause.com/2013/11/deflux.html" target="_blank"><b>"hiccup"</b></a></u> post-transplant is the transplanted ureter. We still face the possibility of having to
surgically re-implant it, but Sawyer's doctor is exhausting other ways of
addressing it first. We are so grateful
for the love and care he receives from his doctor and the rest of the awesome
professionals at the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> One of the
highlights of Sawyer's year was basketball.
Sawyer fell in love with basketball before he could hardly walk. This year he played on his first team and had
a blast. We see a lot more basketball in
his future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Sawyer reached
another milestone recently. In the last
two months, Sawyer started taking all of his medicines by mouth. Shortly before transplant, Sawyer had a
<u><a href="http://www.debause.com/2012/01/g-tube.html" target="_blank"><b>"G-Tube" surgically implanted</b></a></u> into his abdomen. Many young children who receive a
transplant have to get a "G-Tube" to ensure they
will get their anti-rejection medicines when they do not cooperate taking them
by mouth. Sawyer was definitely one of
those kids who would not cooperate, but he hasn't missed a dose by mouth in
over a month. Today we celebrate with a
shopping spree at Toys R Us and we hope to have the g-tube removed in the near
future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Kidney Day is
synonymous with New Life Day in our home.
Sawyer's new (47 year old) kidney has given him the opportunity to live
a new life free of dialysis machines and full of basketball <u><a href="http://www.debause.com/2012/03/catching-up.html" target="_blank"><b>(and Doritos andchocolate milk and…)</b></a></u>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We can't even begin
to thank God enough for giving us this year.
We are also grateful beyond words for the many people who continue to
pray for Sawyer and pour into his life.
God has done much through you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We would never wish
this path for our son or anyone else's son or daughter, but God has not
abandoned us on this journey. He takes something horrible and makes it
beautiful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Today the DeBause Family is putting our home up for sale. We were not anticipating a move so soon, but
a rare opportunity came available on another home and we took it. So, here we are selling our beloved home of
over 12 years.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">905 White Oak Court-
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">For more info go to <a href="http://www.905whiteoak.com/">www.905whiteoak.com</a></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Large (2,216 sq ft)
</span><b style="font-family: Calibri;">3 Bedroom </b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">(+</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">office)</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> home</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Brand New HVAC
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<span style="font-size: large;">Brand New Gutters
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<span style="font-size: large;">Updated throughout.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Additional room</span> next to office</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Extra Large Pantry
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tile. Carpet upstairs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">$254,000</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>If you or anyone you know is interested, email <a href="mailto:debause@gmail.com"><u>905whiteoak@gmail.com</u></a> to schedule a visit or get more information.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our Neighbors!</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our
neighbors are remarkable people. If we
could take our street and cul de sac with us, we would. We are grateful for the late night texts
when we left the car door open or the interior light on, meals randomly being
delivered to our door step, corn hole, the Christmas Huddle, impromptu cook
outs, the Redskins/ Dallas feud, anonymous grass cutting, caring for our
children, great conversations and so much more.
This has been a true caring community that we will miss greatly. So thankful we get to keep the life-long
friendships.</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the heart of
Greenbrier. </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our
home is 1 mile from Panera's and Cold Stone Creamery and 1.8 miles from Target
and Buffalo Wild Wings. Need we say
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<b style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">Walking Paths, the Lake and
sledding down the Great Hill after it snows.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our
family has walked many miles through the walking paths tucked away in our
neighborhood. Each one eventually wraps
around our neighborhood lake where the kids feed the turtles on "turtle
bridge" and swing on the monkey bars at the nearby parks. The paths are well lit for early morning jogs
or an evening stroll and maintained by our property owners association
(POA). The POA fee is $100 every six
months, but worth every dime.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><u><a href="http://www.debause.com/2012/03/transplant-day-new-chapter-begins.html" target="_blank">Two years ago on this day</a></u>, my hero wife Karen donated her kidney to our son Sawyer. So, today we celebrate
New Life Day or, as Sawyer affectionately refers to it, "Kidney Day". </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> In some respects the
two years have gone by quickly. However,
Sawyer suffered so much between the <u><a href="http://www.debause.com/2011/08/cathing-up-on-sawyer.html" target="_blank">kidney failure</a></u> and transplant, that it
seems like a very distant memory now. Distance
is good. We can appreciate looking back
only to realize how far God has carried us since those difficult
days. We are grateful for where we
are today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Sawyer's kidney has
been performing like a champ. What more
could you expect considering the awesome (and beautiful) donor? All of his labs have been very encouraging
and we are praying that Sawyer's new (46 year old) kidney will last much longer
than expected. We hope he sets a few new
records in the transplant world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We've known since
birth that Sawyer was a fighter. Really, it's God's grace on him as He equipped
Sawyer for the battles he has already fought and the war ahead. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Day to day, Sawyer
does very well, but he is still challenged with the <u><a href="http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/mainzer-saldino-syndrome" target="_blank">genetic syndrome</a></u> that
continues to plague his body. In recent months Sawyer has started to become
more aware of his limitations or at least he communicates his frustration and
disappointment more often. Recently he
stood at the doorway looking out with tears in his eyes as his friends
played in our front yard at sundown. He
said to Karen, "I can't see. I'm
different than everybody else. I hate that I can't see. Can we talk to the doctor about fixing
it?" Sawyer's genetic syndrome
causes him night blindness and severe myopia.
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Also, in the last
few months, he has been struggling through pain in his legs and hips. This is most likely from the bone dysplasia
which is also caused by his genetic syndrome. Being the tough guy he is, we
really don't know how much pain he wrestles with physically and emotionally,
but we know it's daily. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Sawyer is so
tough. I vividly remember him waking up
from transplant surgery asking for his sword, chocolate milk and Doritos. He could barely speak. He only had one arm mobile and he was hardly
strong enough to use it. However, he did
use that one arm to <u><a href="http://www.debause.com/2012/03/transplant-day-2.html" target="_blank">wield his sword</a></u>, gulp down the chocolate milk and Doritos
(<u><a href="http://www.debause.com/2012/03/catching-up.html" target="_blank">his first meal post-surgery</a></u>) and lick the Dorito dust off of his fingers (his
favorite part of the Dorito experience).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Tonight, we
celebrate New Life Day with chocolate milk and Doritos (maybe a few wings
too). We are grateful for God's
faithfulness and provision to this family.
We cherish everyday with each other.
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Thank you for your
continued prayers for Sawyer. We are
overwhelmed and greatly blessed by the number of people who pray for him often
and some still pray daily. So many have walked this journey with us and we
cherish you too</span></div>
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<br />DeBause Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12894684999347897968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186584496252459100.post-49344204166175738402013-11-15T15:44:00.000-05:002013-11-15T15:44:19.873-05:00Kids go cra cra cra cra cra cra crazy.<iframe width="428" height="241" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/yfzp7vbtEcI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>DeBause Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12894684999347897968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186584496252459100.post-50939011609084616682013-11-12T17:43:00.003-05:002013-11-12T17:43:46.246-05:00Cool Scoop<br />
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successful today, but the doctor made a surprising discovery during the
procedure. Turns out, Sawyer's ureter had
partially popped out from his bladder.
There was not enough of his ureter in the bladder for the bladder muscle
to properly contract around it.
Therefore, urine easily back-flowed into the kidney causing the
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Sawyer's ureter popped out because he is a "chronic holder". Good
thing Sawyer has been going through Pee Pee Boot Camp. If he does not maximize his potty breaks, he
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could not be placed into its proper position, the Deflux procedure corrected
the back-flow (re-flux). Sawyer is home
and resting well. He came home with a foley </span><span style="font-size: large;">catheter</span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">So, he will stay put until we remove it
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the prayers. Although this was a minor procedure, we take none of them for
granted. We are grateful for the
excellent team at CHKD and great friends and family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"> After months of </span><u style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.debause.com/2013/07/clear-direction.html" target="_blank">Pee Pee Boot Camp</a></u><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">, Sawyer has his Deflux procedure tomorrow (11/5) at CHKD. Hopefully, this will help his ureter fully
contract to stop the back-flow (reflux) of urine going into his kidney and
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freezer doors at home from "Everybody" size cartons of our favorite
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we owned four stores, which has given us the privilege of working with hundreds
of incredible crew members, managers and vendors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so grateful for their hard work and
sacrifices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They took great care of our
guests, each other, my family and me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have learned and gained so much from them that words will fall way short here.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I thank God for my
partner Scott.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like any good
partnership, our strengths and weakness always offset each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This has been one of the greatest assets of
our business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know Scott is known as
the "silent partner", but this is a misconception.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Few will ever know the weight he carried and
the wisdom he poured out to help us navigate through the valleys and reach the
mountain tops.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scott, you are a great
friend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love you brother and I trust
God is not finished with us yet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I thank God I got to be a part of this
adventure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have come to know Him
better and trust Him more as a result.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We were profitable during the Great Recession, had award winning stores
and the sales at our Greenbrier store always trumped all others in our
region.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, this is not why my faith
was strengthened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We suffered many defeats along the
way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pure defeats, not just
setbacks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was during these moments-
the times when our backs were pressed suffocatingly hard against the wall, the
occasions when the hits stung so deeply that you went numb and the losses were
so great that they will never be regained- these are the moments that
galvanized my faith in God Almighty. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">[Who knew there was so much drama selling ice
cream?!?]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> As one adventure ends, another will
begin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Looking forward to the next
adventure, but I will be forever grateful for this one.</span><br />
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<br />DeBause Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12894684999347897968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186584496252459100.post-36358556477986012062013-07-15T08:45:00.000-04:002013-07-15T09:20:54.642-04:00REASON #18<div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">WARNING: EXPLICIT PDL* CONTENT. Read at your own risk.</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">You have captured my heart,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> my treasure,<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>my bride.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You hold it hostage with one </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> glance of your eyes...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Song of Solomon 4:9</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My wife is beautiful
from head to toe...inside and out. However, I can hardly pull myself away from
her eyes. They captivate me. I gaze into her eyes and never
tire. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Today marks 18 years
of marriage to Karen (or 225 months of dating) and I'm still held hostage by
her eyes. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Every year I update the following list. So here it is with the it's newest addition--
#18. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Reasons Why I Love Karen</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(No Particular Order)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By Toby DeBause (Karen’s Husband)</span></div>
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<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" value="1"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">She desires and seeks after God.</span></span></li>
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<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" value="2"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">What you see is what you get. Genuine. No pretense.</span></span></li>
<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">Her
integrity can never be disputed.</span></span></li>
<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">She is an
incredible mother.</span></span></li>
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<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" value="5"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">She has a great ear and loves to use it.</span></span></li>
<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">She snores
only on occasion.</span></span></li>
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<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" value="7"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">She never gives up.</span></span></li>
<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know she
loves me</span></span></li>
<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">She knows
great coffee.</span></span></li>
<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">I trust her
completely</span></span></li>
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<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" value="11"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">I’d be lost without her.</span></span></li>
<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">She never
gets mad at me when I ask for help finding my keys.</span></span></li>
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<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" value="13"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">She is my best friend.</span></span></li>
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<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" value="14"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">She inspires me.</span></span></li>
<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">She is
beautiful</span></span></li>
<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">She goes
where He leads.</span></span></li>
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<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" value="17"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: large;">She gives all for the ones she
loves.</span></span></li>
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<li style="color: #cbcbcb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" value="18"><span style="background-color: #214552;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Her eyes.</span></span></li>
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<span style="background-color: #214552; color: white; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">Year 14
Video. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #214552; color: white; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">Hit the full
screen button after it starts or buy reading glasses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">*Public Declaration of Love (PDL)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We met with a new doctor this week to
address Sawyer's most recent issues. <u><a href="http://www.debause.com/2013/06/buckling-up.html" target="_blank">(For a better explanation of the new issues, go here.) </a></u></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The short of it is
that Sawyer has reflux in his ureter allowing urine to back flow into his
transplanted kidney. This caused two
episodes of infection in his transplanted kidney.
These episodes jeopardize his kidney. Not good… at all.
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> The doctor, a pediatric urologist,
scheduled Sawyer for endoscopic surgery (outpatient) in September. In the surgery, she will inject Deflux into the
opening of Sawyer's ureter. Deflux is a
bulking agent that will help Sawyer's ureter stay closed when his bladder is
contracted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> We prayed for wisdom and clear
direction. Our prayers were
answered. The urologist did not even
give us the option of the more invasive surgery. We are grateful and relieved. Sawyer is being spared from a lot more pain and suffering. We wish they
did not have to tamper with any part of the transplant, but some tampering is
better than a lot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> In the meantime, Sawyer's Pee-Pee Boot
Camp has to be extended and intensified.
This will help with his bladder abnormalities. The doctor needs to see more progress before
she will do the surgery in September. We
bought him a watch that sounds an alarm every two hours reminding him to start
"the drill". Pray the little
soldier cooperates. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It appears Sawyer
needs to strap on his Superman belt again as another battle (or two) lies
ahead. This morning's procedure at CHKD showed that Sawyer has three new
issues. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> First, Sawyer does
have reflux in his ureter which means urine is back-flowing into his
kidney. This would be the obvious source
of his kidney infections. Kidney
infections will damage his transplanted kidney.
So, Sawyer will need to have the reflux corrected soon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> There are two
options in treating the reflux. Surgical
re-implantation of the ureter to his bladder or an endoscopic injection of a
bulking agent into his ureter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Sawyer's kidney
doctor has been impressed by the results of the endoscopic injections. We absolutely do not want Sawyer to have to
suffer through another surgery. However,
surgical re-implantation is the most definitive method. We have a lot to learn and discuss before
moving forward with any option. We will
be consulting with a urologist who has experience with transplant patients
soon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The other two issues
that surfaced today were Sawyer's bladder showing some abnormalities and Sawyer not voiding enough urine. His kidney
doctor did not show immediate concern regarding the abnormalities because they
may be caused by the other issue of not voiding enough urine. The doctor thinks Sawyer is a "chronic
holder". So, for the next 30 days,
Sawyer will need to go through Pee-Pee Boot Camp! I'll spare you the details of Pee-Pee Boot
Camp, but knowing Sawyer, Karen and I will have to buckle our superbelts
too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for the
prayers today. Sawyer responded well to
the sedation drug this morning, but it was still a very uncomfortable
procedure. It hurt to watch. When I saw the catheter tube, I immediately asked, "that's not the tube you are using,
is it?" Unfortunately, it was.
Sawyer is one tough kid… even without the Superman belt!</span></div>
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They are doing a test that will push dye through a catheter in order to fill his
bladder. This test will help determine whether or not his transplanted ureter
from the kidney is functioning properly at the point where it is attached to
his bladder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Since Sawyer's kidney transplant, he has been hospitalized twice with kidney infections. His doctor suspects there may be a back-flow in the ureter that is causing the infections. We hope they find no issues and that Sawyer has no more kidney infections.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Sawyer is anxious tonight about the
procedure. Please pray that he will experience a great measure of peace and for good results tomorrow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Sawyer in a private meeting with Mike
Griffin, former New York Yankee's pitcher, and Trayvon Robinson, outfielder (LF)
for the Norfolk Tides. Hours after their
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I begged God to not
let it happen. Every day and all through
the day since we first learned Sawyer was on the path to kidney
transplantation, I prayed fervently to the Lord asking for His intervention and
healing for my boy so he would not have to go through the surgery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The night before
surgery was particularly hard as feelings of desperation took over. In tears and prostrate on the bathroom floor,
I cried out to God asking him to spare Karen and Sawyer from what would take
place within hours. I would do anything
short of dishonoring Him to spare them.
However, the reality was setting in that there was nothing more to do
except to continue trusting God in this dark place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Today is the one
year anniversary of Sawyer's kidney transplant…. New Life Day! Although my prayers were not answered the way
I wanted, there is no doubt that God heard our cries. He has watched over us and He has helped
us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This posting could
become a book if we shared all the times we have recognized His intervention in
our lives since this journey began. No
book writing today, but I will say that God, on most occasions, has revealed Himself to us through the love,
kindness, mercy, provision and support of others. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Karen and I have
been blown away by God working through the hearts of so many people… family,
friends and even people we have never met.
They have fed us, cleaned our home, sent hundreds of cards and letters,
worked in our yard (please come again soon), cried with us, helped us to make
decisions, prayed for us and with us and even encouraged thousands (literally)
of others across the world to pray, given many gifts including financial gifts,
cared for our children… this list could go on and on. We even had over a dozen people offer to
donate their kidney to Sawyer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> As much as I tried
to pray us out of suffering, God in His infinite wisdom allowed it to happen,
but He did not abandon us in it. We
cried out to Him and He answered. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Sawyer has a long
road ahead as we navigate through his undiagnosed genetic syndrome. However, we are grateful to reach this mile
marker today. Thank you for standing
with us and we cherish your prayers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Sawyer had to go to CHKD today because he spiked a fever. The tests showed his kidney is fine, but his white blood cell count is low. He most likely has a virus. This is definitely the [much] lesser of the two evils and the good news is he does not have to be admitted into the hospital.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Sawyer gives a lot of blood samples.His demeanor is much better now when the blood is drawn because his steroid dose has been dramatically reduced. Today he kept an exceptionally brave face while they were drawing the blood. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> When he got home from the hospital he showed me his band-aid and said, "Dad, I didn't cry. I didn't even need juice." There was a long pause. I thought he was done. Then he said in a matter-of-fact tone, "God helped me. God is the best." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Sawyer does not make declarations like this very often. So, it caught me off guard. We are grateful Sawyer recognized God's grace and mercy in that moment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> Sawyer placed this
picture on my desk today. I thought it
was a picture of an alien monkey. Later
on, he dropped by my office to make sure I got the picture and explained that
it was a self portrait. He pointed out
his </span><a href="http://www.debause.com/2012/01/g-tube.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: x-large;">g-tube</span> </a><span style="font-size: large;">, belly button, and scar from his transplant. </span><br />
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DeBause Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12894684999347897968noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186584496252459100.post-83506030521859133822013-01-15T17:44:00.000-05:002013-01-15T17:44:54.635-05:00Sawyer Update 01/15/13<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;"><b>Sawyer lost his first tooth in December. </b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> Sawyer's new (40+ yr
old) kidney is still performing well and staying healthy. He was in the hospital for a few days in
November because of a suspected staph infection, but other than that, he gets a
good break between kidney clinic visits.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> He has been bothered
lately with pain issues especially in
his hips, legs and feet. Part of his genetic
syndrome has impacted his bones with mild <a href="http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology_neurosurgery/specialty_areas/pediatric_neurosurgery/conditions/skeletal_dysplasia.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;"><b>dysplasia</b></span></a>. One specialist suspects arthritis, probably
triggered by the dysplasia. Sawyer will
have an MRI later this month to get more answers. He has also started some physical therapy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Sawyer's genetic
syndrome is still undiagnosed. All of
the testing (and it was a lot) has come up short. Sawyer has literally become a
poster child for kids with difficult diagnoses of genetic syndromes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> One of his
geneticists has found a new track to explore.
He knew of a group in France that could possibly help, but the distance
creates several insurmountable hurdles.
He brought Sawyer's condition to the attention of a group at Duke
University. They have now invited Sawyer
to be a part of their research. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Duke is
investigating the possibilities that Sawyer's geneticist has been
considering. If this becomes another
dead end, Duke will do full genome testing.
All of this will happen without us incurring any of the costs because
this is part of their research program (Woohoo!!). It would be great to get some answers to what
has plagued Sawyer, especially if it will help him in the future. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;">Now that Sawyer has a functioning kidney,<br /> he's starting to grow again.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> Sawyer is a tough
little guy. We know he struggles more
than what he communicates to us. In the
last few weeks, he has had a constant headache. We thought it was related to
his blood pressure because it has been
creeping up again. An additional
medicine was prescribed, which helped with the pressure, but not the headache. So, the docs are currently working to figure
this one out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Thank you for the
continued prayers and encouragement. So
many people still inquire and reach out to us to let us know they are
praying. We are so grateful!</span></div>
DeBause Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12894684999347897968noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186584496252459100.post-43085441393507599412012-10-08T18:22:00.001-04:002012-10-08T18:22:57.968-04:00My Right Hand<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today is Ben's 11th
birthday!</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The name Benjamin
means "son of my right hand".
It's obvious that God knew Ben's name before time began because this is
the perfect name for Ben. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Ben is my
"go-to" guy, my "right hand" man. Regardless of the project before me, Ben is
always ready to help. Ben will get up
before dawn to start a job and not stop until the job is finished even if it continues well into the night. He is the first one to volunteer to help others on a
project. Friends and family recruit Ben
for help all of the time because they know he gets the job done!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Ben loves God, he is
a loyal friend, and has a great sense of humor. Our greatest strength is often our greatest
weakness. So, Ben's humor often
manifests itself in the form of teasing, which sends him to bed first on many
nights.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">I love Ben and I'm
so grateful he is my son… my right hand! Happy Birthday Ben!!</span></div>
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