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Mon, Dec 31, 2007 11:32 AM
Wishing everyone a wonderful new year! Please make sure you check out Gavin's new videos. This is what why we keep moving forward!
Owens FamilyComments:Fava Family: Happy New Year Owens Family!! We wish you all the best and will keep praying for Gavin and your family.Add a comment:
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Wed, Dec 26, 2007 7:47 AM
We made it! We are so proud of Gavin for staying infection free for the Holiday! We had a wonderful day surrounded by our friends and family. Thanks to all who helped make this Christmas so special for us.
Enjoy our new Christmas pictures!Comments:Fava Family: We are all so happy that your family was able to spend Christmas at home together!! We pray that Gavin's health improves during the new year and that being home as a family becomes routine. Blessings to all of you!!Erica Fisher: Blessed be! It's been two years since our holiday in the hospital and I still get antsy until the day comes and we wake up at HOME.
Hope you had a wonderful holiday and continue to enjoy this infection-free status for as long as possible!The Rich Family: YEA! Great news Keep it up Gavin. All glory to God! Have a great New YearCindy Heintz: Great pics!!! So glad things worked out and Christmas
was Great :) May the NEW YEAR bring you and all
the family much Happiness: )
Take Care and God Blessrandy & marilyn: Oh Thank You, Lord! May He continue to touch Gavin and bring him into complete healing! have a Blessed New Year!!Mary Alice Carpenter: Thank you God for keeping Gavin healthy during this special time of the year. Merry Christmas and may the New Year bring you good health and love from family and friends.Add a comment:
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Thu, Dec 20, 2007 11:44 AM
Drama continues... We got a call this morning saying that Gavin's cultures have grown out positive. As of right now we are still home and awaiting more blood cultures, more drama, and we will just have to keep our fingers crossed that Gavin will not get a fever!
Let the good times roll...Comments:Cindy Heintz: Hope everyone had a nice Christmas and we wish you only good things for 2008 :) Thoughts and Prayers ALWAYSgram c: This is my third try to make a comment. We love you guys and pray we'll see you ChritmasTerri & Bruce: We're praying really HARD! Peace be with you guys....we love you...Bruce and TerriRandy & Marilyn: We'll continute to pray. hang in there! The Lord is right there with you!Bill & Ruby Wilson: this have been a year long struggle for Gavi and you- God's in this battle with you.Add a comment:
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Wed, Dec 19, 2007 10:49 PM
We are home -- but not without a little drama added to our already chaotic life. Right before Gavin was discharged Madison fell and cracked her head open requiring 5 staples to close. We just always have to go out with a bang! Gavin is doing much better. He is home on IV antibiotics, which should clear the line of all infection. He is looking very good, a little puffy but that is par for the course with Gavin being sick.
We are so excited to spend Christmas at home as a family. Please keep in you hearts all the families that are not so lucky and will be spending their holiday either at their child's bedside or mourning their passing. Please cherish every moment with your family -- you are so blessed!
Adam and Karen OwensComments:Fava Family: So glad to hear that you guys are home. We wish you all a blessed Christmas & New Year!dawn: it cut my comment off....anyway I wanted to finish off by saying that MAdison's bandage was priceless!Dawn: I am Blessed to have you guys in our life. I LOVED seeing GAvin smile yesterday andThe Rich Family: Good to hear it Well not Madi but that your home and Gavin is doing well. Enjoy Christmas with the lttle ones They grow fast. SandyCarrie-Anne & crew: God is Great!!! glad that you are home for Christmas. Madison-fell better real quick:) God Bless you all. Gavin-glad your buggies are going away:)Randy & marilyn: So glad you're home! Madison, glad you are ok! Enjoy your Christmas! God Bless your family...Add a comment:
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Tue, Dec 18, 2007 3:34 PM
Hi everyone it's Gavin! I'm feeling so much better and mommie told me that my fever broke this morning. They found out what kinda buggies were in my body and now can give me the right medicine. Today was a rough day and I've had to give mommie some extra smiles -- my big sister it so loud, she hurts my ears.
I've had fun these past few day seeing all my girlfriends here at this place, not to mention I get some extra tubes to chew on, but I'm ready to go home and play.
They told my mommie today that if I stay fever free and no more buggies grow on my cultures, I get to go home tomorrow. Gosh, I sure did give mommie and daddy some excitement right before Christmas.
Thanks for talking to Jesus about me and my family. I can't believe how many people love me -- It's great!
Love,
GaviComments:Mary Alice Carpenter: Thank you God for helping the staff find Gavin's reason for his fever. Now make him better so his Mommy, Daddy and Big Sister can have a Blessed Christmas. May your Christmas wish list be filled and know Gavi you do have a lot of people to help make that happen. Madison use your inside voice! LOLCloens: Glad you are feeling better. We were praying for you. David & Sairra love all your new videos too.
Lots a love and have a wonderful Christmas @ HOME!!!
Donnie, Cindy, Sairra & DavidLisa and Michael: Glad you are feeling better Gavin! We will keep talking to Jesus about you and your family. His mercies are new every morning. We love you!Fava Family: We are all so happy that you're feeling better Gavin! It just proves how powerful prayers really are. I will show Jacob your newAmy Basciani: YEAH Gavin,
You are sure a little stinker. I am so glad to hear you are feeling better. Tell your mommy to stop in and see us on your way home. We are sickness free and making lots of Christmas cookies.If not i will save some for you and your sister to decorate. Have a great Christmas at home. Tucked safe in your mommy and daddy's arms where you should be. God Bless and Happy Holidays to you Karen. Let me know if you need a half way break.
Love AmyRandy & Marilyn: What great news, Gavin! So Glad you're feeling better and we will continue to talk to Jesus about you! You are incredible! What a story you will have to tell!! Have a good day!Bill & Ruby Wilson: hi gavi- thank you for the good update,we
love yu!Evan: I've been growling your name and think more tubes to chew sounds cool. Hope that fever breaks to pieces and can't come back. I wanna play date so we can wrestle w/out wires! Someday soon- in Jesus name!John: Gavin, Thank you for the update. I guess you take after your mommie, who also likes to blog! :-) We will be praying that you get to get well soon.
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Mon, Dec 17, 2007 5:27 PM
Gavin's blood culture came back positive. Now we just have to wait until the bacteria is identified and he can begin the proper IV antibiotics. Gavin is still running a fever, though not as high as the previous 24 hours. Looks like this might not be a long stay but dare I say we will be coming home soon.
KarenComments:Lisa and Michael: Our prayers are with you, we will pray you will be home together as a family for Christmas. God Bless You!The Hannum's: Lifting you up every chance we get- in agreement with all the rest of these prayers- believing you'll be home soon, and the remainder of your holiday will be fever (and worry) free. You are all amazing, God bless you.Fava Family: Strongly praying that Gavin's stay at the hospital is a short one so that your family can be home for Christmas!Amy Basciani: Hi Karen,I hope Gavin is fever free for the holidays,you know the drill. We are right around the corner if you need anything.Praying for all of you.
AmyRandy & Marilyn`: Praying for the fever to break and you'll be home again.Cindy Heintz: Storming Heaven with lots of prayers for Gavin and all
of You. Stay positive and keep the faith.
I'm praying for that short along with everyone else.
God BlessLiz: We're praying for a quick turnaround. We love you all!Add a comment:
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Sun, Dec 16, 2007 11:06 PM
Gavin was admitted to duPont this evening with high fevers. Blood cultures were drawn and we are just waiting to see if they grow. I'm praying that this is a SIMPLE line infection and we will get out of here before Christmas!
I'll update when I have more information.Comments:Barry & Lovell: What a bummer!!! We will be praying for all of you, and especially for a quick answer to why he has a fever. Let us know if you need ANYTHING. We love you guys!Rob and Stephanie Landis: We are praying for a short stay and a complete recovery for Gavin. May God strengthen you and sustain you through this week.Randy & Marilyn: You are continually in our prayers. Trusting you'll be able to have Christmas at home. May the Lord continue to strengthen you. Love you guys!Cindy Heintz: Keeping my fingers crossed for a short stay.
May God hold you close at this time and Always.
Thoughts and Prayers to All of You :)betsy & Ray: You are always in our prayers, hoping you can have a wonderful Christmas at home, may God comfort you each and every day.BILL & RUBY: HOLD ON TO GOD'S NAIL SCARRED HANDS. WE KNOW THIS BEEN HARD. GOD BLESS YU!Add a comment:
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Fri, Dec 14, 2007 3:57 PM
Today we are spending the day at the hospital getting blood. It's been a long day filled with frustrations but at least Gavin is getting his much needed, long over do blood. If you want more raw details I also posted over at my blog, which can be found on our link section.
Thanks for your prayers!Comments:Cindy Heintz: So glad to hear that things are going pretty smooth for Gavin.
Hope you All have a Very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Wonderful New Year. Keeping you Always in our heart, thoughts and Prayers.
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Tue, Dec 4, 2007 1:44 PM
So many of you have asked for an update on Gavin so I figured it was about time to let you in on Gavin's "exciting" life. Things are going fairly well. We have been home now for four weeks without any major infections or sicknesses. Gavin continues to get bigger and bigger. For those of you who are new to this site I encourage you to look at our photo's that were posted back in May -- what a change! Since our discharge in June, from his last lengthy inpatient stay, Gavin has really begun to soar. We have found that if Gavin has the energy to develop he will -- why didn't we think of the dextrose infusion earlier, as that is what has made a huge difference in his energy level and development.
Areas of concern continue to be his feeds. Although they are up from earlier this month they are still minimal and he is still dependent on the TPN. His sugars, again, although improved are still a struggle. His drainage from his belly continues to contain fluid from his small bowel, which should not be there and causes belly distension and pain.
Life with Gavin continues to be wonderful yet ever so exhausting. This past month we have made weekly, sometimes twice weekly trip to the hospital for repairs on his Central Line and GJ Tube. It's a long drive and it just gets old very fast! Please continue to pray for the strength our our little family. Although we cherish the time we have at home together, home life can be just as crazy if not more than hospital life.
Overall Gavin is doing great! He is pushing forward beyond what was thought he could do. I remember just 6 months ago having discussions about end of life and other hard topics and now I'm consumed by thoughts of how to keep by toddler from chewing through his tubes and attacking his sister! God is so faithful, we feel that it is only through him that we are still able to smile and laugh.
We encourage everyone to cherish this holiday season. Thank God everyday for life.
The Owens FamilyComments:carrie-anne & family: Christmas blessings and everyday blessings to you. it is always great to hear of theAmy Basciani: Hi all,
It is so nice to hear you are getting the hectic, crazy family time at home we all deserve!! Keep up the good work, Gavin. I have not heard from you for a while and wondered how things have been. We had our big appt. at CHOP, on Friday. Also my computer was down for a while, so i was unable to check emails. I hope Gavin continues to do well.Like i said before, it would be a pleasure to have all of you guys stop in for a break, on your way home from Dupont.Anytime!!!Take Care.
AmyLisa, Michael and Josiah: Karen and Adam, it was so wonderful to see your beautiful family at Thanksgiving! You are an inspiration to all of us and we are happy to hear things are looking up for the most part. You will still continually be in our prayers. God bless you this Christmas!!! We love you!Mary Alice Carpenter: The pictures are priceless. Gavin and Madison sure are growing. Adam and you look wonderful with all the stress you have faced. God surely has blessed you all. Prayers continue and may your Christmas be blessed with love and good Health for all!!!Mark and KayAnn: We are happy to hear great news. We understand the need of continued prayer, so we will. But we are happy to hear there are normal childhood moments and that is the best news. Praise God!The Rich Family: Great update. Thanks for taking the time to do it. Excellent news still thinking about you guys. Have a terrific holiday. May your New Year bring less trips to hospital and rapid growth for Gavin and many special times with all of you.Lisa Stone: Thank you for the update. I think we all are encouraged not only by Gavin, but the whole family. We will continue to pray and I hope that you can enjoy theseChristine: I have been following your family story for some time now and it never ceases to amaze me the strength you all have. I hope you, as a couple, can spend a little time alone once in awhile to just unwind a bit. It is stories like yours that make so many of us take a second look at our lives and realize that we really have minor problems and we need to quit whining. I really admire you as a family.Add a comment:
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