Brave Boy Lucas
We set up this fundraiser to help with the finances in Lucas Brave’s recovery. We know this will be a journey of recovery, and Chloe would possibly need to care for Lucas as he goes through his rehabilitation process.
On June 2nd, 2021, Henric and Chloe got a phone call from their babysitter that no parents think about or ever want to receive: Lucas stopped breathing and he was having a seizure. Upon arrival at the hospital, doctors performed various tests, one of them (the EEG) confirming that he had experienced a seizure. Since then, he has remained at the hospital being monitored by the amazing care of the medical support staff.
While there, Lucas has continued to undergo many different scans and tests to help identify what was happening and the cause of his seizures. He continued to have seizures (up to 20 in one night), and at this time the doctors rushed him to the ICU where he was sedated and a breathing tube was inserted to maintain his airways. There his vital signs are being monitored around the clock.
Lucas’ MRI results showed that he had encephalitis (brain swelling/inflammation). Doctors explained that his immune system was attacking his brain because of an infection. Lucas then received a large dose of steroids, IVIG, and antibiotics to help suppress his immune system to stop it’s attack on his brain. In addition he was given seizure medications to prevent the seizures from reoccurring.
As of June 5th, Lucas has not had any more seizures, praise Jesus! His blood cultures that came back however did indicate a type of staph infection that is common on the skin which they will continue to monitor and treat.
A message from Henric and Chloe
“Our son is incredibly strong and we know he’s a fighter. He is truly living up to his name Lucas BRAVE. We know that God is in control and whatever the outcome, we know that he is a good good God. We live in a broken world because of sin and we see the effects of it not only within our family but even the families we see around the hospital.
We believe that through this storm, people will hear the good news about Jesus and will come to know him as their own Lord and Savior. We pray that people will get to know the peace and purpose we can only find in Jesus that Chloe, myself, and Brave Boy Lucas have come to know. Thank you again and God Bless.”
“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulations, be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:9-12 ESV