Prayers Requested for Corky's Carson

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Hey guys,

I'm happy to report that my little buddy Carson is home from the hospital, and is very happy to be reading in the comfort of his own bathroom! :big smile:

As you can see from Carson's big smile, you'd never know he's been in trouble this week! Although the doctors have not agreed on a diagnosis, they're pretty sure it's either juvenile diabetes, or a rare genetic disorder called MCAD, which produces essentially the same symptoms.

Either way, they apparently can't nail it down until he has another episode, and blood testing is done in the midst of the emergency, while his blood glucose levels are dangerously low. That'll be a trick, but hopefully the doctors have given my daughter a good plan for monitoring and response.

Thanks for everyone's good thoughts and prayers...we will see!

Corky
 
glad he's home charles. will keep him and the MD's in our prayers so they may figure out his problem, and strength for daughter.
 
Years from now he's really gonna thank you for that picture! :lol: :lol: Get that boy a subscription to Red Power Magazine! He needs proper material for the "Reading Room"!

We'll continue to hold the little fella up in our prayers. I hope the docs get a handle on things soon.
 
Now THAT'S what I call a THRONE! I agree with BigDog...He is gonna LOVE that picture when he gets older and is dating...

Mike in La Crosse, WI
 
Lucky for me, it was my daughter (Carson's mom) who actually took that picture! I thought it was a riot, and had to post it for you guys.

But I'm sure I know where she got the idea: I have a picture of HER at about the same age in a similarly compromising situation!

Thanks again, and when we know somethng, I'll post an update.

Corky
 
Charles:

Glad that Carson is home and on the mend so to speak. If is it JD, it is very manageable.. not sure what MCAD is.. hopefully it also is manageable. Lots of love and a little bit of spoiling will go a long way to making him a happy camper even during the hardest days.

You are absolutely right when you told your daughter..
Corky's Cub":20vsndwn said:
"I told my daughter that parenthood is not for sissies"
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It is probably one of the hardest jobs physically, mentally and definitely emotionally that a person can have. My daughter Amanda is exhausted... Abby is definitely lactose intolerant and most likely also allergic to milk -- which makes it hard. She is trying to continue nursing, but it may be a done deal now... Abby is responding to Isomil - a soy product (that and ProSobee Em and I used for our 4 daughters who are also lactose intolerant), so maybe she will get some sleep. She was saying how little sleep she has gotten since Abby was born.. So I said to her "Get used to it, and welcome to the next 70 years of your life" :!: :roll: :wink: :D :D

Parenthood is hard, but it is the most rewarding things you can do in life next to being a soul mate to your spouse. Next bestest thing after that is being a Grampa :big smile: Oh, she and Clay are getting some sleep tonight, cause Abby is staying with Memere und Opa :!:
 
Rudi,

Wow...your little Abby is testing the limits already...mom and dad will have to raise her up strong!

...And it's Memare and Opa's job to make sure she grows up sweet! :D

Corky
 
Hey Charles, Got him & your family on my list.
I know first hand what it's like to have your little ones with health problems.
Bill
 
Thanks Bill.

My little buddy is still having the problems with blood sugar, but his parents have settled into a routine of testing and monitoring so he doesn't get into the dangerous zone without them knowing it's on the way. The doctors are still undecided about diagnosis, with the family doctor leaning towards Juvenile Diabetes, and the specialist still pointing to abnormalities which suggest more serious--but as yet unidentified--problems.

Through it all, Carson has been a bright and shining smile; a neat little kid with a monstrous sense of humor, competitive drive, and a smile to beat the band. We just got back from a week's vacation with my daughter and her husband, and it was heartwarming to see (almost 4 year old) Tyler watch out for his "liddle brudder Carson".

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Thanks for your thoughts...we've all been there, and I'm glad the kids are the parents now!

Corky/Charles
 
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