We have officially moved to the PICU as Cutler’s infection continues to make things difficult. His fever is bouncing from normal to a high of 102.5 today. At one point this morning, while Melanie and I were both working from home, grandma called and said the doctors were concerned and needed to move him to the PICU. 30 minutes later I was meeting them as they arrived and Cutler was in pretty bad shape. His fever was high, he was vomiting, and his blood pressure was low. They gave him blood and it wasn’t 30 minutes later while lying in my arms he sat up almost on his own and started to play for at least an hour. It was an amazing site of strength and will power. The doctors and nurses were amazed and the quick turn around.
Unfortunately, that did not last for too long as the fever returned and he quickly returned to fitful sleep in my arms. Any time the fever is up, he just wants to be held and throws an amazing fit even when you set him down just long enough to be changed. Dr. Weinthal did come by and the cultures are showing that he has strep throat and a touch of a staff infection. He also thinks there is potential for pneumonia, but without white cells it can’t be determined. So the next 48 hours or so are going to be pretty rough as we fight to get the infections under control. For now we will just continue to hold and comfort him until the project is moved back to yellow and then eventually green status.
Team Fricke 
Yours and Melanie’s strength in dealing with this is incredible! I know Cutler feels it when you hold him and that is giving him the strength to fight these infections! GOD is on our side and is helping get you all through it. My friends are praying furiously to give you all the strength to get through this red status an onto yellow and then green.
Love you guys!
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Just want you all to know that my family and all my coworkers are praying and asking about Cutler. I asked for prayers today in Chapel. He is definitely a fighter. Cutler is drawing his strength from your love. God bless you all and help you through this.
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You guys are not alone. God is always with us! I’m sure there are hundreds of people all over the world praying for Cutler and the family. He will WIN! We love you guys. Hang in there!
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What a precious picture of Cutler. You can tell he is a strong baby. You two are great parents! Hang in there and keep the faith.
Nat
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You and Melanie are doing a great job at keeping it all together…honestly! We can see your love for one another and together you will get through this minor detour! God will watch over Cutler and give him the strength to a speedy recovery.
Stay strong! You are doing a fabulous job Frickes!!
Letty
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Good Morning Melanie, Aaron & Family,
We know this has been a bittersweet week for you and your family BUT please rest assured that your needs will be remember in prayer. Prayers are being lifted up for Cutler from all over.
Heavenly Father, We know that God delights in responding to the prayers of His people, and we believe that He will come into your particular set of circumstances and prove His love and power to you. Trust Him to do so. God says, “I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in Heaven”, Matthew 18:19.
I am totally confident Cutler’s recuperation will be swift and complete. I release the Spirit of God that Cutler will be completely healed and Melanie and Aaron will give you all the glory and honor.
Your Aunt Beverly in Houston,
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Aaron and Melanie we’re monitoring from a far. This is a week you should be deciding about halloween costumes. It’s incredible what you, as a family, have had to endure in such a short period. I’ve always known a Fricke to be a fighter and am not surprised in the least that that trait has been passed to your sons. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Cutler. We hope for a speedy recovery. God Bless and keep the strength.
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Please know that we are all with Cutler in spirit holding him and praying for him and all of Team Fricke during this detour on Cutler’s road to recovery.
Love,
Aunt Linda & John
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Keep the FAITH!! We pray and think of you guys daily. Try to stay STRONG and POSITIVE, that’s what will help you get through this crazy unfair road you are on.
Love to you all,
Lori,Greg and Conrad
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I am Sharon Noffs sister in Ohio. She sent me the news of Cutler. I have placed him on prayer chains here at my school and community. Our prayers are for all of you. Take care and keep the faith. Give Cutler a hug from Ohio.
Malinda
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this is such a sweet picture, it makes my heart melt. thank you for the updates, wish i could be there, but you are constantly in my thoughts. love yall.
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