Update.....

Carson has been doing ok with all that he is going through. During our 12 month check up at the pediatrician, the Dr. heard some wheezing, so we have started him on Pulmicort, an asthma steroid. Carson gets two breathing treatments a day, two with Albuterol and one with Pulmicort. He still pulls at the mask, but is getting used to them. The breathing treatments are seeming to help, he is coughing a lot more of the crud up, so in return we are having to use the suction machine more also. Carson is still eating well, three solid meals a day consisting of rice/oatmeal and fruit/veggie/meat, on top of five, 6-8 oz bottles. Carson is completely off of formula and is drinking soy milk, doing just fine with the switch. He has been hurting with his teeth coming in so sometimes is not in the mood to eat and has trouble sleeping. With all of these new things Carson has had increased seizure activity, we have increased his Phenobarbitol, it has helped a little. We continue to have occupational therapy twice a week, vision once a week and nutrition once a month visiting. Carson is doing well with these, although we have seen decreases and increases in activity levels due to all the changes he is experiencing.

Please continue to pray for all of us. We need continued strength and support. We are still praying for another miracle. Our first miracle was being given Carson in the first place, our second miracle we are asking for is to heal him so he can stay on earth with us for a very long time. We want to see him play with his friends, laughing, riding bikes and just doing what boys do. We want to see him yell at his mom for doing something he did not like, and talk to his dad about girls. We want to see him go off the collage and get married and have kids of his own. Please pray that all of this and more will happen for Carson and for us. He has a lot more life to live. WE DO BELIEVE!!!

That is all I have for now. Thank you for your support and continued interest in Carson and our family.


PS. Jeff and I are also doing great together. We have grown closer through this ordeal, and our love and faith in each other is very strong. We have grown up a lot and realize that life is to precious to fight and pick at the little stuff that does not matter. God brought us together and gave us Carson for a reason...we love each other very much.

Many firsts in our house lately!

Carson's first birthday....

We had a blast. Thanks everyone for coming!!!

Carson's first tooth....

His tooth just started popping through on the 18th. It is still bearly there, so there are no pictures of it yet.

Carson's first hair cut....

Carson's Aunt Jen gave him his first hair cut.

He still has is mohawk, she just took a little off the top.

One Year Slide Show

Aunt Jennifer and Aunt Becky put this picture slide show together for Carson's first birthday. Click the link below to view the slide show (it is about 10 minutes long). It has fun pictures from this past year! Enjoy...we are still working on getting the birthday party pictures up. Coming soon!

http://www.onetruemedia.com/share_view_player?p=68d2575ffb9fbc83d5a346

Carson is doing well and is still growing like a weed! Keep up the prayers for Carson's healing and strength! And also for Sarah and Jeff to continue to be strong!

WE BELIEVE!!!

Big Birthday THANKS!!!

There will be birthday pictures up soon...sorry for the delay.

What a blast we had at Carson's one year blast...thanks to everyone who came to help celebrate!!! and those of you who wished to have been there. We thank you very much for your continued generosity in gifts and donations. Words can not describe enough how much we feel blessed to have wonderful, supportive, loving....people surrounding us!

Love always - The Bowman's

CARSON'S B-DAY!!!!!

Birthday Excitement!!!

A whole year...that is hard to believe, it has gone so fast.

The past year has been amazing, becoming a mother and caring for your very own child is priceless. Yes, the last year has taken us on many rides, some in which we wish would have never come, but it is still priceless. Thank you to all who have supported us with your actions, thoughts, prayers, gifts, etc...this last year would not have gone like it did without ALL of you! We are very thankful to have amazing family, friends, medical staff, and strangers who have given a little bit of their heart to Carson and our family. We are living day to day and cherishing every moment. All life is in God's hands and all we can do is pray for many, many more years with Carson. Please continue to pray and support us, as we need it everyday!

We have been preparing and anticipating Carson's big birthday bash coming up in 2 days!! An overwhelming amount of people have already RSVP, I think the count is currently over 100 people. What a party this is going to be! I can not even begin to describe my feeling of joy and pride for the support and love so many have given to my son. Thank you all again (I can not say "thank you" enough), we can not wait to see you at the big bash!!

Sarah

Pictures

A few pictures of Carson over the last year...more to come...