Update....

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers....they are working!

We received a call shortly before 1p this afternoon with a report that Mason is "doing better". He is breathing a little more on his own...doing more work on his own than the vent is...which is good. He is also on IV abx for pneumonia (which is the "spot" on his lung from aspirating). He remains intubated and on the vent in ICU.

They believe he aspirated and then went into respiratory distress. Apparently he started to turn blue and have difficulty breathing about an hour after one of his feedings yesterday evening.

They are continuing to monitor him and do some more tests. If he continues to improve, they hope to get him off the vent tomorrow or Thursday. We did learn that his wt is approximately 2.5 kg (or 5.5 lbs). Once he is weaned from the vent, extubated and stable, they can move him to the pediatric floor.

A nanny from the orphanage has been with him since yesterday...the same one without any break. We praise God for her compassion and for being there when we can't. How do you ever thank somebody for being there to advocate and care for your child in your absence?

Please continue to pray for Mason's health and a full recovery, the staff at the children's home, the hospital staff caring for Mason and for the nanny staying with him. Glory to God for the promising news we have received.