Finally...

Wow, I am quite embarrassed that I haven't posted anything in a few months! We have received Ezra's hyperbaric chamber and have begun therapy with him. Thank you to everyone that donated money for this chamber. I have enclosed pictures of Micah and I setting up the chamber.
Ezra has been a champ with the treatments. He has handled them very well. I know this is due to the prayers you all have said on his behalf. We are about halfway through the first round of treatments. We have not seen a big change yet, but it's coming! Ezra is getting better with his head control though it is not consistent yet. We are working very hard with him and his therapists to help his brain recover. Thank you for all your prayers!

Micah setting up the compressor

Micah setting up the chamber

Micah in the chamber. It is much bigger once inflated.

This is the chamber right before it is inflated. The gauge tells us the pressure in the chamber.

The fully inflated chamber. The fabric is hard as a rock once it starts pressurizing. It is big enough inside that Micah and I can sit up.

You can see how big the inside of the chamber gets. There is alot of room!

Micah thought I needed to have my picture taken next to the chamber.

We got it!!!

We have purchased Ezra's Hyperbaric Chamber. We received all the funding for the chamber around Christmas. It takes about a month after ordering to receive the chamber. Thank you to all who prayed and provided financially to the chamber. You can see the chamber we ordered at www.healingdives.com and look for the "maxi" chamber. More posts to come as we begin treatments!!

Visitors from Georgia

My sister, Megan, and my mom came up from Georgia to help us with Ezra's party. Here are some photos of their visit.

Megan, mommy, and one-year-old Ezra

Proud parents

The Scott girls and Ez

Ezra in his new Curious George PJs

Ezra's First Birthday Party Pics

We had a very good day on Saturday. Lots of friends and family came to help us give Ezra a great first birthday party. Thank you to all who came!!

Birthday boy in his highchair

Aunt Megan and Reecie came to see Ezra and wish him a happy birthday

Happy Family

Ezra's First Haircut

Before

During

After

Ezra's 1st Birthday Party

We are having a birthday party for Ezra on Saturday November 22nd. The party will be a come-and-go style at our house from 2-4pm. Please come help us celebrate Ezra's first (with many yet to come!!!) birthday. We are asking for you to not bring any gifts, Ezra has enough stuff already!! Just come and share in the day with us. If you need directions, please email sverhage80@hotmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!!

New Pictures

I have added some new pictures of Ezra from this summer. I have also added to donate button to the blog page. Micah and I are hoping to get Ezra in a chamber by the end of the year. Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement.

This was taken at the lake near our house. Ezra is taking a snooze in his stroller.

This is Ezra's crib in his room. He hasn't spent a night in his crib, but we do put him in there during the day. Once he begins to swallow, he will be able to sleep in his own room!!!