Sunday was a good day for Cutler; as you can see from the picture above. Dr. Lenarsky continues to be pleased with Cutler’s progress. As Aaron mentioned, it has been a few days since we’ve had to push the pain medicine button, so they may start to ween him off completely. Hopefully, in a few days Cutler will again be interested in eating. I think right now he still has pain in his throat so the idea of suckling just isn’t appealing. When he cries or “talks”, his voice is very hoarse.
Mason and Aaron put together a gingerbread house tonight…hopefully we’ll see pictures tomorrow! Here’s another picture of Cutler, reaching to get his mommy 🙂
Thanks for your continued prayers and dedication to the blog. Additional prayers would be greatly appreciated this week as we plan to celebrate Christmas, Cutler’s first, with him at the hospital. I would by lying if I denied being sad, as I want more than anything to be together as a family. But I know God has bigger plans for us once Cutler is 100% healthy, I just need to be patient.
Right now I need sleep, and Cutler is showing no sign of falling asleep!
Team Fricke 
So thankful his pain is lessening, and he is feeling more like his little self. (Go to sleep little one, so Mommy can rest..lol). Will be praying for him to feel like eating soon, and his continued good progress. Glad Cutler cheered on the Cowboys, too!
Hugs and prayers.
Hand in Hand prayer Ministry at FellowshipChurch
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His smile is so invigorating! I’m glad to hear he is playful and improving.Lot’s of love! Happy Birthday Melanie and Merry Christmas to all!
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Prayers are still coming your way during the holiday season. I’m so glad to see that Cutler is progressing well!
Brandi
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Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday Dear Melanie,
Happy Birthday to You.
Love Ya! Love Ya! Love Ya!
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You asked for additional prayers—you will receive them. These prayers are for Cutler and all of Team Fricke to get through this holiday time the best way possible and to receive the best Christmas present of all—-good news about the transplant results and for your entire family to be happy and healthy and home together soon!
Love and hugs from Missouri,
Aunt Linda & John
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Sorry that you guys have to spend his first Christmas in the hospital, my prayer is this WILL be the last time you ever have to do this again in life. You guys hang in there the storm is passing. God Bless all of you and especially SuperBaby Cutler! He wins the award for ‘Trooper of the Year’!
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Happy Birthday Mel!!! Have a blessed day!
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Father, I ask You to bless the Fricke family, team, friends, and relatives. Holy Spirit, I ask You to minister to their spirit at this very moment. Where there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy. Where there is self doubt, release a renewed confidence through Your grace. Where there is need, I ask you to fulfill the need. Bless their homes, families, finances, their goings and their comings. “For I KNOW the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. Jeremiah 29:11
Please rest assured our prayers will continue for the Fricke Family all during the holiday season and beyond.
Merry Christmas Fricke Family.
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Dear Melanie,
I know it’s not the same thing, but I feel connected about the Christmas thing. I spent last Christmas even holding vigil over my premature twins in the NICU (the smaller one, Owen, was at death’s door no less than 3 times before he was a week old). Though our life and death battle is behind us, I can honestly say I know what it feels like to watch your child suffer as he fights for life. There’s no way to avoid that pain, so don’t deny it. Sometimes you even need to “waller in it a while before you can get out of it” as my “country-fried Granny” used to say. So go ahead and have a good cry – or two, or three – if you haven’t let yourself do so in a while. Take comfort in knowing that sweet Cutler will pull you out of it with one glance or giggle, and Mason will sing you a sweet Christmas carole giving you back your smile. I worry about you a lot; you and Aaron appear so strong all the time, and I’m sure you are, but don’t be afraid to cry a little and let the rest of us be strong for you – we’re all standing firm in faith that Cutler will come through and one day he’ll hardly remember a thing about the physical pain, he’ll only have warm feelings when thinking of the care and love he received during his treatment. God is watching over your family and many, many people are in your corner pulling for each and every one of you.
Much love, Christi
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I hope you guys have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year in 2010. You will continue to be in my prayers.
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My prayers are with Cutler and your family. Home is “the family” not the location or place but where the love comes together no matter where you are…….xoxoxoxo
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