Myles had his last day of summer school today. Here is a picture of him in the patriot parade.

Yesterday was Myles' 6th birthday. Damon and I took cupcakes to his class at summer school, then after dinner we went swimming at Papa Dan's and Candy grandma's. He had a fun day and really loves the Bakugons that Damon got for him, and the Leapster2 he got from us.

I still can't believe he's six years old. Time has gone by way too quickly. Ironically enough though, it seems like Damon has been two forever. Like his aging process is frozen. People will ask me how old he is and I say 2 1/2 but what I'm thinking is "good grief, he's still just two." Don't misunderstand, I don't want time to speed up, I love him being two. And he loves being two. He doesn't want to be anything else. If you ask him, he says he just wants to stay two.

Anyway, Happy Birthday Myles! You're a great big brother, and so smart and funny. We're blessed by you buddy!

Mom, Dad and Damon

Damon is home and doing somewhat better. The doctor told us that he has a double ear infection and that is why his fever was as high as it was (105.5 degrees). He is on antibiotics and he slowly getting better. He is really clingy and wanting someone to hold him, but we really don't mind. We just want him to get better and I think with a lot of rest and prayers he will. Thanks for your prayers.

The Cochrans

Sarah just took Damon to the ER in Joplin. Damon's fever was higher than it was before throughout the weekend and he was getting sick. We always get concerned when he has a fever because it increases his heart rate. Especially when all of the nurses and doctors start poking and prodding him. I will be updating as I get updates from Sarah at the hospital. Just please pray for him.

Damon has been a little under the weather this week. He has had a high grade fever and just not feeling good at all. The doctor said that it is just a virus and it will pass, but in the here and now that doesn't help. So we are just keeping him hydrated and he is getting plenty of rest. We would appreciate any prayers that this virus would pass quickly and that there would be no other complications for his heart. We will keep you posted if anything changes.

Tommy is recovering in ICU with his new heart. Praise Jesus. Please continue to pray for him and the donor family. It doesn't make any sort of sense that for him to live someone else has to die but neither does Jesus going to the cross for my sins. God is in control and His word says: All things work together for good for those that believe and are called according to his purpose. Rom 8:28

Here is the post on his carepage from this morning:
Once again, Tommy has demonstrated what amazing vitality and determination he possesses, and above all, what the power of prayer can do! Colleen told me that Tommy had an “amazing” night without any issues. He is awake, “hungry” and working on coming off the breathing machine. They are both still in “awe and disbelief” over what has transpired since early yesterday. They are so “thankful for all the support and prayers” and truly blessed to have so much encouragement.

Tommy’s day will be a day of recovery. A day with a beautiful, 4 chambered, strong beating heart. We are once again reminded of the fragility of life and weighed down by the reality that one life was lost to spare another. Again, please continue to hold close the donor family and bear in mind that life is too short to take anything for granted.

We love you Tommy…

...Jill Teats (fellow heart Mom) posting for Colleen

Tommy is an 8 year old little boy with HLHS who is receiving a heart transplant as I type this. Please pray for this to be his "perfect heart" and that the transplant goes smoothly. No infections, no complications, no rejection. This little boy has had a rough 8 years and needs this heart to work. God is faithful and He sees, knows, controls all things. Pray pray pray.

Sarah