Comments on Gavin Owens: Yesterday's Surgery...

Gavin is so precious. So glad he is resting. Pra...

2009-10-28T16:33:44.270-07:00

Gavin is so precious. So glad he is resting. Praying for God to restore his little body. Keeping the Owens family in my thoughts and prayers.

I work in hospice as a music therapist and know th...

2009-10-28T16:31:31.290-07:00

I work in hospice as a music therapist and know the power of those therapy options... they are SO important!! I get to bring comfort and peace to so many throughout the day in what could be their last days/months. I hate that the one program is not within your area! I pray that some wonderful program comes available for you in the coming days/weeks... MANY prayers and hugs sent your way for you and your family.

praying for peace, rest, strength, comfort....and ...

2009-10-28T12:22:58.532-07:00

praying for peace, rest, strength, comfort....and that the perfect hospice group can be found for your family!

My mom and I are praying and fasting for Gavin rig...

2009-10-28T09:28:04.283-07:00

My mom and I are praying and fasting for Gavin right now at lunchtime. Just wanted to let you know! And our Tuesday night prayer group at Morning Star prayed for him yesterday! I mean, we REALLY prayed hard the whole time about an hour and a half for him and your family.
Just wanted to let you know.

Karen, I'm so very sorry Gavin is so sick rig...

2009-10-28T08:41:11.966-07:00

Karen,

I'm so very sorry Gavin is so sick right now. My heart breaks when I read your words. The hardest thing I've ever done is sit by and watch as Ash hurt and know that nothing I could do would help her. Your strength and grace is amazing. As a mommy I know your heart is breaking, but yet you still find the courage to keep us all informed. Thank you for your thoughtfulness toward all of us. We are all standing with you, loving your beautiful children, supporting each difficult decision, and praying for God to grant you more days, more time, more memories and more blessings with your family. Hold tight my friends. Sincerely, Trish Adams

still praying for you all!

2009-10-28T08:30:44.626-07:00

still praying for you all!

ok, I had to add- Sean and I are not in the same p...

2009-10-28T08:30:40.994-07:00

ok, I had to add- Sean and I are not in the same place, I didn't know he posted- see, just tells you how much we think about you guys... right!

I check your blog every morning hoping and praying...

2009-10-28T08:27:12.487-07:00

I check your blog every morning hoping and praying that Gavin has somehow improved. I can't even fathom what you go through on a daily basis as his Mommy. Our prayers are with the Owens family.

I just wanted to let you know we are praying and s...

2009-10-28T08:25:53.116-07:00

I just wanted to let you know we are praying and sending love from Texas. I hate that things are not better and I am praying for better days ahead!

love,
Chelle

Adam and Karen, Words cannot describe the emotion...

2009-10-28T08:11:14.037-07:00

Adam and Karen,

Words cannot describe the emotions that we have for your family. Unfortunately, when you feel like you can muster the confidence or feel like you have the eloquent words of comfort, the days pass and you miss the opportunity. I want you to know that PRAYER in capital letters has been in full force down here in Texas for you every day and every night. Many days we check the site frequently to see the progress on both Gavin and your awesome gift of HOME. We are saddened that we cannot contribute physically to the renovation as we would thoroughly like to give in that way. Please know that your family has touched us in ways that only family can - and the truest of friends. We love you and pray that with the line out, Gavin may get better. Love the Maddie photos and glad the news story got posted (thank you Erin's Dream, too!). Stay strong Owens family - you guys are the rock of Gilbratar.

Love and prayers,

Sean, Chelle and Carter Cates

Christina -- Most of the time Gavin is neutropenic...

2009-10-28T07:54:10.075-07:00

Christina -- Most of the time Gavin is neutropenic meaning he has almost no natural immune system and cannot fight infection. We all have bugs floating around in our blood stream but most of us can fight them off and we never have any type of complications.

Initially we were admitted with one line infection, with a bacteria that most likely came from his sick bowel and stomach. The lining of his gut is so thin due to his progressive diease that it allows bacteria to pass through into his blood stream.

As Gavin gets sicker with one inital infection his bowel and belly becomes even more weak and "leaks" or translocate addition bugs in to his blood and then they attach to the plastic catheter in his chest.

The hospital is the dirtiest place around. There are more infections aquired in medical institutions than at home. That's just how it is everywhere.

Praying for Gavins comfort and rest. Thinking of ...

2009-10-28T07:50:12.080-07:00

Praying for Gavins comfort and rest. Thinking of you all!
~Moses'

Oh dear. Don't even know what to write. I ha...

2009-10-28T07:45:38.824-07:00

Oh dear. Don't even know what to write. I have been following your blog and praying for you all for at least a year now. I am asking the Lord to lift you up and ease some of your weariness. I have to say, your last little line in today's post gives me great hope---are you weary, down-hearted, exhausted? Yes. Is there still the little spark of hope and even wry humor? YES, blessed be God. Prayers, hugs and lots of love for Gavin and his family.

Yes -- this house is and will be a huge blessing t...

2009-10-28T07:42:30.260-07:00

Yes -- this house is and will be a huge blessing to our family both during this crazy time and also after it's Gavin's time to go.

We keep your family in our prayers, always! I do ...

2009-10-28T07:41:31.635-07:00

We keep your family in our prayers, always!

I do have a quick question & I can't be the only one wondering.....how do infections keep getting into that adorable little boy. With being so closely monitored, and spending so much time in the hospital, you would think he'd be the most sterilized... "no infection getn near this boy" around.

Okay, so I am no doctor.......and there is probably a simple answer {and I might have even made myself look dumb even asking}..... I am just curious, because that seems to be Gavin's enemy.

Love & Prayers from Pooh's Corner

I've been worried about something and am going...

2009-10-28T07:26:01.728-07:00

I've been worried about something and am going to come right out and ask. Will your new house still be yours even if the worst happens and Gavin doesn't get to come home to it? I would hate to think you'd have to find another place to live. Your family deserves THE BEST. You are amazingly strong and courageous and have been a inspiration to so many.
Just wondering...thanks!

Thinking of you and praying for your family.

2009-10-28T07:17:38.823-07:00

Thinking of you and praying for your family.

Praying hard here for you. Tina

2009-10-28T06:59:16.169-07:00

Praying hard here for you.

Tina

Thinking of Gavin and your family today! Praying v...

2009-10-28T06:55:19.337-07:00

Thinking of Gavin and your family today! Praying very hard! Try to keep your spirits up! Everyone is pulling for you guys! Always in my thoughts and prayers!

Karen, I'm so sorry you are dealing with all ...

2009-10-28T05:53:04.670-07:00

Karen,
I'm so sorry you are dealing with all of this - and isolated to boot. I will continue to pray for Gavin and your family. I wish there was something I could do. Email me if you think of a job for me.
xoxoxo always.
kate.

Praying for Gavin!

2009-10-28T05:50:26.949-07:00

Praying for Gavin!