Samuel Update
 

Hey everybody,
I just wanted to give an update to let you know how Samuel is doing. It was about two years ago when I asked for everybody’s thoughts and prayers. I still am very blessed to have people on this board asking and praying for Sam. It was at that time two years ago that doctors had basically told us to start preparing for Samuel's death. Today he is doing better than ever. He has nine teeth (they told us he probably wouldn't get any), he is off of a special formula and is on Pediasure and pureed table food, and he is gaining better head control. This fall he will begin attending school for special needs children. That was a difficult decision for us, because we wanted to make sure that he received the care that he was used to getting. We checked out the school multiple times to make sure it was what we wanted.

Thank you all once again for your thoughts and prayers, and here are some new photos.

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I am very happy that things are going well. As a father I can understand and the fact that things improved this much touched me deeply. Almost made my eyes well up.

Great news Falc, we will continue to send them your way!

Boy he's really growing up! Looks like a vibrant kid ready for some mischief!

Great news, glad everything is going well.

Great News Falconer. Samuel has such a great smile. Tickle his ribs for everyone at the Mane. Have fun with him and keep the updates coming.

Good news Falconer!!!! Sam looks great :thumbsup: Best wishes for you, your wife and Sam!!!

Dang, how did YOU land the babe next to you and Samuel in that last picture?

Only kidding, glad to hear that things are improving for all of you.

I'm really glad to know he is doing so well

kinda like what they told us in birthing class.....everyone is preparing to go to a trip in france, but you end up going to holland instead.....while different it still has just as many pretty things to see and do, it's just different than Paris.

It's terrific that you are going to be able to start his education soon. You and your wife have done very well, so far...:thumbs:

That is wonderful news! He's such a speical little boy. Thanks for sharing an update!

I can only imagine how trying it has been. My thoughts and prayers for all of your family.

Awesome news on Samuel, Falc. Great to hear it. Thanks for sharing his life with us and the pics of him too.

Great news! Thanks for the pics/update!

Great news, Falc! Glad to hear my name-sake is doing so well!

I'm so glad you started this thread, Falconer. Sam looks like he's thriving and beating the odds. I like that...I like that a lot! :)

Does he bite? Ha!

Thanks for posting the update and the new pics, Falconer... just look at those big blue eyes! :)

Great news Falconer! This has been a very special day around here! Here's to keeping up the positive vibes for little Samuel!

That's awesome news. You guys have been really blessed. Here's to many more years to come!:)

Beautiful photos Falconer.