Like Navy Seal Training

Not sure if my analogy is perfect-but I've always been intrigued by the cool movies and videos that show the difficulties of the Navy Seal Training that takes place mainly off the San Diego Coast.  I admire anyone who has gone through that kind of difficulty for such a lengthy amount of time.  It is amazing to see these men and women struggle as they are sent out to sea in full gear and try to float for immense amounts of time.  The grueling physical challenges that are faced is truly an amazing tribute to the American Spirit. 

So, I think Caleb's recovery from not being able to breathe at all by himself is a little like this.  One difference is that he didn't ask for the horrible disease and treatment plan that followed.  At least the Seals are there because they love the physical challenge that faces them.  Like a Navy Seal-Caleb these last two weeks wakes up facing an incredible physical endurance battle.  His battle is to breath-like the Navy Seal trying to keep his breath under water or wallowing in the sea with his full gear on.  Caleb's battle is to deal with all of these strange tubes entering his body in every place imaginable. It just "sucks" as kids say today.  Except that word isn't even close to describing the struggle he's going through.  It is hard to watch my young son suffer-he is suffering much more than I ever have experienced.  Yes, those that know him know that he is a very tough kid.  He has a special ability to focus his mind and soul on whatever task is at hand.  I've seen him focus on music where he will practice his Tbone for hours every night.  The goals was the all-state band-which took him four years to achieve.  It was a goal that he never gave up on.  I admire his ability to reach the goal.  Some of you may have heard about the young man from Dobson High School who missed a bunch of school while receiving a bone marrow transplant.  I heard the admin did not allow him to walk yesterday because he was 2.5 credits short  Well, Caleb dealt with a similar situation.  The only difference is Caleb got all the credits.  His situation was different and I totally agree that the admin should have made an exception for this young man-but Caleb was ready to graduate with his sister's class if need be-he wanted to walk having reached the same goals as everyone else.  My prayer is that Caleb will be able to focus and endure through this recovery-so he can get back to normal.

Through the trial I am thankful for the amazing support we receive from so many.  Your prayers are so appreciated.