Love this Gus

We never knew that ten days ago our family would encounter an unimaginable event. As Gus's mom, the thought of my baby even being sick made me so scared.  Tonight I sit by a Primary Children's hospital crib and gaze at my beautiful baby. His eyes are softly closed as he sleeps. His thick blonde hair lay messy from my fingers running through it. His arm rests around his stuffed Manny mammoth, and his legs around a new plush soft cow. Curt and I watch the breaths Gus takes on the respirator monitor. Each day his breathing becomes calmer and stronger.  Gus's nurse hears less alarms and gives less medications. This room sees less equipment and requires less technical attention.  I feel peace as I watch his green heart rate line on the screen. My hours in the PICU has given me a strong faith for God and so much love for my family. 

Curt and I never thought anything like this would happen to our baby. Every day since the event has been hard and emotional, but today we feel like we can start to talk about Gus. We love our Gustus so much and we feel that love everyday. Now we know how much everyone else loves Gus too. This blog is to tell you how he is feeling and the progress he is making. Gus is a miracle. No words can describe this better. Gus is not just fighting for life, but he is making unexplainable recoveries.  With our faith we have witnessed our son come back to us, to be with all of us.

Our family would like to send the most sincere thank you to all of you. Your thoughts and prayers have been felt and so appreciated. We had no idea of all the people that love Gus.  Our hearts are full of gratitude for you.  We have received so much help and gestures from friends, family and the community. Your kindness is felt from home, the hospital, school, the football field, and the corrals. We thank you all so much and we love you all very much. Thank you for praying for Gus and for sending him your love.