Prayer gathering for Sawyer and Karen this Sunday!

     Before the Big Event on Tuesday, it would be great to spend time in prayer with friends, family and even people we've never met who care.


     Please join us for a prayer gathering for Sawyer and Karen this Sunday 2:00PM at Community Church of Chesapeake. 


Community Church of Chesapeake

253 St. Lukes Church Rd.

Chesapeake, VA 23320

Click HERE for directions.

How you can help.

     The most asked question regarding Sawyer is "How can we help?"  God has poured out His love on the DeBause's  through family, friends, and many people we have never met.   Although, it's humbling to be in this position, we are blown away by the generosity of so many. 

Prayer

     We cherish every prayer for Sawyer and our family.  There is a prayer group that has formed on Facebook called "Praying for Sawyer". 

http://www.facebook.com/groups/219015938153212/

Transplant Factoid #3

Transplant Factoid #3

The donor (Karen) and recipient (Sawyer) surgeries last approximately 5 to 6 hours each. 

     The surgeries are well timed between physicians so that Karen's kidney will be ready for extraction as soon as Sawyer has been surgically prepared to receive it. Karen will be at Norfolk General and Sawyer will be next door at CHKD.   

Most important...ever

A while back, Ben made the most important commitment he will ever make in his life.  Yesterday, he shared it publicly. 

Bust'a Move!

Over the last few weeks, Sawyer's blood pressure has been high, which causes headaches and makes him feel lousy.  Regardless of the BP, you can't keep a good (little) man down…

Green Light!

     

     On Monday, Karen was given the "green light" by the nephrologist  to be Sawyer's kidney donor.  Woo-Hoo!! 

     It's been a longer road than we anticipated to get to this point, but we are grateful Karen is healthy and able  to be the donor.

The surgery date is set for March 20th.

      Reality is setting in!  It's hard to wrap our minds around what is getting ready to happen.  It's truly sobering.  However, we are ready. 

     Sawyer has already started making a list of all of the things he wants to eat  that have been prohibited by his renal diet over the last few months.  Chocolate milk tops the list!

Fweaky, but...

     The other night, as I was hooking up Sawyer to his dialysis machine, he declared, "I like my g-tube." I was a bit stunned.  Then he said, "It's fweaky, but I like it.  I don’t taste the meh-i-sin no more."

     Wow.  As I continue to loathe the little foreign object rooted into my son's belly, he is adjusting to it very well.  Tough little guy!

Update:

     Sawyer has still not bounced back from his last surgery.  He is not feeling well , especially in the morning and evening.   He throws up almost every morning and his blood pressure has been consistently too high.  The high blood pressure is causing headaches and dizzy spells.

     As always, Sawyer is getting great care. Adjustments are been made daily to his dialysis.   Hopefully, he will level out soon.

     We are still waiting for the urologist to review Karen's CT Scan and clear her for the transplant.  initial reports are good and we anticipate getting the green light from this doctor. 

     After this, there will be at least one other blood test and a few more meetings.  We are on track for transplantation in mid to late March.

4 EBER!

Back on Track!

   Good news!  All three of Karen's re-tests came back with good results this time.  Therefore, Karen is back on track to complete the rest of her testing to be Sawyer's kidney donor. 

   We thank God that there are no health issues for Karen and that she can continue the donor process. Next test for Karen… CAT Scan.

Sawyer Update:

Sawyer was slow bouncing back from last week's surgery.  We debated taking him to the E.R. over the weekend, but decided to wait.  On Monday he showed a big improvement and he continues to improve today.  Thank you for praying.

Going home soon!



TV Therapy

     Sawyer will be going home within the hour.  He woke up sick, but this was attributed to his medicines.  His potassium level has reduced enough that his doctor's are comfortable with him leaving.

     Sawyer slept very well last night and his pain meds continue to keep him relieved.   Freeeeedooooom!