Aunt Krista, Laura and I had a chance to go into the CVICU and visit Cole around 12 noon today and he looks great. He is doing very well. Basically, the best way I can describe it is to imagine a baby boy sleeping on a table...then imagine about 20-30 wires/cords hooked up to him and extending over to a wall of electronics. There is a small drainage tube that drains the excess blood off of his heart but there is very little blood in it meaning that his internal bleeding is minimal. Laura and I had previously toured the CVICU and had seen other babies hooked up in a similar fashion and that helped lessen the shock of seeing Cole "wired up." Others would probably break down if they were to see him like this, and we might have also if we had not seen what it would be like beforehand.
He still looks handsome - a very soft looking face with nice sized arms and legs. Compared to the average baby they see, he is 30-40% larger. Even the nurse had to comment that he was "a beautiful baby."
Please keep praying. More updates as we get them.
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We are thankful his surgery was successful. Thanks for the updates and I will stop blowing up your phone:) we love you and will continue to pray!
Shana, Chris and Preston
Mark Janice and Samantha would like to say CONGRATULATIONS! and we are all still praying. please let us know if you guys need ANYTHING. Janice would love to watch Ava. Samantha and Ava would have a great time.let us know when and what we could cook for you. with a new baby it's nice to have someone else cook. even if it's a month from now, let us know. I know that Laura's parents are there now, but when you need it, we will be there. best wishes to all of you and a speedy recovery to Cole and Laura.
Love,
The Guckel Family
Mark Janice and Samantha would like to say CONGRATULATIONS! and we are all still praying. please let us know if you guys need ANYTHING. Janice would love to watch Ava. Samantha and Ava would have a great time.let us know when and what we could cook for you. with a new baby it's nice to have someone else cook. even if it's a month from now, let us know. I know that Laura's parents are there now, but when you need it, we will be there. best wishes to all of you and a speedy recovery to Cole and Laura.
Love,
The Guckel Family
Thanks folks for all of your comments. I am passing on all of them to Laura and we both love you all!
Matt, Laura,
We're so glad to hear that everything is going well. we've been praying for you all, Cole, and the doctors and nurses too. You will continue to be in our prayers. Please keep us updated. It's great to be able to check this blog to see progress.
Evan, della & Caed
Hello Albertyns!
It is good to hear form you all. Evan, thank you for the call the other day, it meant a lot and I passed on the info to Laura. I hope you and your family are doing well.
Hey ya'll! Just wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so glad to hear that the surgery went well and I'm praying for continued recovery for little Cole. Can't wait to see you all and to meet the newest member of the family!!
Love, Natalie
Yay for the Griffin Family! What amazing people you truly are. I can see how your faith in Jesus is getting you through this time and I am blown away and encouraged by it. We love y'all so mcuh and continue to pray for you and your precious family. We would love to provide a meal of some sort for you as you get down the road. Please let us know as soon as you need anything!
With love and prayers,
Adam, Ashley, Cade, Jackson and Sam Jordan
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