Back in my arms again

My cuddle bug is back in my arms and I can cuddle him all I want!  God is good!  I can't even explain how wonderful it was to hold Isaac tight against me.  For 7 weeks he has had his metal fixator around his front and sides keeping cuddle contact pretty limited.  

This morning, Isaac got his fixator removed and had a scope done on his bladder.  As you know, we couldn't wait for this day since, well, before his surgery.  It was all a relatively short procedure.  First, his urologist came out after his surgery this morning and was pleased with how his bladder looks and he took out his bladder tube.  Before his closure surgery, his bladder was inside out and split in two halves.  They have brought the halves together and right-side in (if that's even a word) and today he told us that it looks good and is in the shape of a ball!  It is incredible what our doctors have done for Isaac.  

Then his orthosurgeon came out and gave us this bag...

This is what was his fixator.  And I was shocked to know that the metal pins that were in his bones were not just pins.  They were pointed metal screws!  We will certainly put this in Isaac's baby book.  I am pretty sure when he brings home a girl, he can show her his baby book and pull this one out to show her just how tough he is.  I mean, how many guys can do that, right?  He deserves those bragging rights.

Isaac's pin sites will need a few days to heal and then he can have a bath.  I am sure you are all thinking, that's great he probably needs a bath after getting those pins out.  But it's not just great or routine for us..... it's pretty awesome considering...... he has NEVER had a bath.  17 months and still getting sponge baths!  That will soon all change and I can not wait to see him splash in the water!

We made it home and I can already see a change in his little personality.  It's not that he was difficult or unhappy before, but after having him home and holding him, we can tell that he is so much more comfortable now.  He has even rolled the best he ever has in his wheelchair.  It's like he is home in his house and home in his skin.

Today, we have so much gratitude.  We have gratitude for our family, our friends, our prayer warriors, our supporters, all of the churches keeping Isaac in their prayers, our doctors, Isaac's nurses, and our God.  God is working through so many people to help Isaac be his best.  It is so humbling to witness God's love and healing in so many ways.  Thank you all.