Pray. Pray Hard.

I got another update on Harper yesterday. My heart breaks for this young little family. Faye (Harper's Mom) is trying so hard to put on a brave face. I can't imagine the pain this girl is experiencing watching over her sweet boy. I pray I never have to.

Pray for Harper
Posted 13 hours ago

So the last few days have been more than I would think that I can handle but as it turns out we are getting through it.

Harper ended up in the ICU on Tuesday due to septic shock which occurs when a bacterial infection takes over the blood and he is unable to sustain lively vitals such as blood pressure and heart rate. His body has in fact allowed for a strep bacteria to invade his blood stream and reap havoc on his insides. Do not be confused, this is not severe strep throat, it is a natural skin bacteria that everyone carries and unfortunately due to Harper's circumstance (nuetrepenia, (no immune defense)) the bacteria grew to an unhealthy level inside of him. The infection has allowed for seeping bacteria to invade his lungs which has resulted in bacterial pneumonia and of course the blood infection is causing severe lethargy and high fever. He has been completely reliant on blood products since we entered into intensive care and due to the infection the bacteria has been consuming his platelets faster than they are being given. Harper remains lethargic and unable to eat. They have been treating him with i.v. food (i.e. proteins, vitamins, fats, and sugars), antibiotics, and oxygen. He speaks occasionally to say 'no', 'don't' and 'nite-nite'. My boys butt is raw and painful due to the severe diarrhea caused from stripping the natural bacteria in the bowels because of his meds. This is the only thing that he really speaks out against in terms of pain and misery. I am hopeful that we will see a turn around in the next couple of days and that the antibiotics will overpower the evil bacteria. There are many details that have been left out but the jist is what I have explained and prayers need only detail a speedy recovery from the bacterial infection.

We love you guys and I look forward to the next update with good news to follow.