Philip Update: 2/23/2015, 7:30am

Lots of good events this morning. We get super excited about every step trying to remember that it's like step 4 of 50 smile emoticon But we celebrate the wins no matter how big.

A quieter, larger, newer and nicer room opened up on another floor. Since Philip was already scheduled for a second CT scan this morning, the nurses reserved it for us! So we are now "living large" with a room with our own bathroom, shower and a view of the small prayer garden outside. Yes, yet another testament that God is taking very good care of us. We have deemed our new room "God's cubby for Philip" for GCFP or short smile emoticon

Philip did great being transported for the CT scan this morning. After all the moving around, they plugged all his GCFP monitors up and all his levels were still normal. 

As if God had not shown up enough in all this, the day shift nurse for GCFP introduced herself by saying, "my name is Lisette (sp?) and I was the charge nurse in the ICU when Philip was admitted Friday." . . . . . of course she was. Praise! 

This morning's prayers are for:

1. Less to no swelling shown in the results of the CT scan -- we were told a preliminary reading shows decrease already

2. Continued increased Sodium levels

3. By name: Dr. Keyes, Dr. Reinser, Dr. Macolroy, Lisette, Carolyn

Today's wins:

1. Philip will begin getting nutrition today and we want his body to "play nice" with this

Thanks for your prayers. We are likely several days from the potential to wake him up from sedation but also know God and all His angels can Thanks for your prayers. We are likely several days from the potential to wake him up from sedation but also know God and all His angels can change plans whenever they so choose 

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All my best,

wes

COMMENTS:  
‪             Stephanie Barron Ely‪ Just finding out about Philip. We are carrying your hearts in ours. Praying for Philip and family. Wesley told me all about Philip and some surprises to come.
              

            

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‪Shawn Brown‪ Glad to hear you're moving on up (insert The Jeffersons theme song). Thanks for the specific prayer list always nice to know exactly what's on the plate for today. "PBnJ" is always in my thoughts and prayers.


            

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‪Paula Wilson‪ Thank you Wes for aiways asking for specific prayers. It is so much better than praying in general terms. The faith you and Leanne have in God allows you to feel all those prayers and the arms of God holding you close.


            

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‪Kimberly Genton Shaw‪ Continuing to pray for you and all those who have thier hands in this. God bless Philip!


            

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‪Sheree Slaughter‪ Praising God for these steps towards complete healing of Philip. Will pray for specific items listed and for continued strength and faith on this journey.


            

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‪Cindy Phillips Broeker‪ OMGosh, Wes! I've been running all weekend and had not seen this news. I'm happy to read the positive update posted this morning. Please don't hesitate to call if there's anything at all I can do for you guys. I will be praying for Philip and all the Bender family!


            

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‪Alyson Rabren‪ Thinking of the whole Bender family. Loved seeing the picture of Shannon's smiling face the other day. I know having her with you is a special help.


            

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‪Mary G Bennett‪ Praying continually and sending love and hugs

            

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‪Linda Pearson Cline‪ Constantly lifting up your precious boy and his caretakers in prayer

            

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‪Sara Harris Oliver‪ Your strength is astounding. God is truly the giver of peace! Praying

            

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‪Sheila Foster Montgomery‪ Continuing to pray for precious Philip and your entire family

            

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‪Jill McDonald Kirby‪ Wes, thank you for the updates and specific ways to pray! We are praying for Philip (even my kiddos) and we know God is holding you all so tight! Lisette was the name of my special little friend at the city of children all those years ago and I haven't heard that name since....gave me goose bumps

            

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‪Lindsay Hunton‪ Sounds   yall have become VIP . Praying!


            

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‪Kim Slawinski Castro‪ Sending love & prayers to the Bender family & all the CHOA staff!


            

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‪Sharon Duty Nikolaus‪ Wonderful post! Praying~


            

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‪Erin Smith Jones‪ Your strength in all of this is a testament to your faith. The Jones family will continue to pray for Philip. Praise God for these baby steps. Love y'all!


            

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‪Debbie Anspach Bunch‪ Thinking and praying for all of you and reading all your updates with hope


            

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‪Kim Hughes Looby‪ All good news. Thanks for taking the time to keep us updated. Will continue to prayer for his body to heal!


            

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‪Terrie Ezell Robinson‪ Praying for sweet Philip, the Bender & Jablonski families. Prayers going up, blessings coming down

            

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‪Lindsey Stanfield Jerkins‪ Prayers!!!


            

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‪Betty Jones‪ Know we have lifted your family up to our Father since hearing about this challenge. Our God is Good and Faithful. Sending our love to all of you.