So glad it's Friday and would you pray for Matthew?

It's been a kind of rough week. We took Matthew in for his follow up appointment with the urologist on Monday morning. Poor little guy (Matthew, not the surgeon - lol), as soon as I picked him up to set him on the exam table he started crying. Removal of the dressing was traumatic (for all of us), but it was obvious that Matthew was terrified. He screamed the entire time - yes... literally screamed at the top of his lungs. I'm sure everyone in that area of the hospital wondered what was going on. The surgeon said that things looked good and that he would see Matthew again in a few weeks.
Things seemed to be working correctly for a couple of days. But now, we have noticed that his urine is not exiting from the right area. Mark contacted the surgeon and we were told that there is sometimes leakage from the suture sites and it should stop as the holes heal. Even if this was not the case, there is no way they would be able to do further repair for at least three months because right now, it would be like sewing through tissue paper. It's been a few days since Mark talked with the doctor and we are pretty sure that it is not leakage from the suture sites. The thought of another surgery is difficult. If you could see the fear on Matthew's face and hear those cries, it would break your heart. I'm crying now just thinking about what he must have experienced in his life to have this response.
Then on Tuesday, Matthew saw the ophthalmologist. We really had no concerns going in. He seemed to be using both eyes well and seeing clearly. The kid can point out tiny planes in the sky. We expected a routine visit with a "see you once a year" message. But, we didn't get that. Matthew's brain has shut off the function of his left eye. Probably as a result of his head injury. According to the doctor, it is as if this eye is patched. We will begin patching of his right eye (the good one) to see if his brain can be forced to change. Sometimes it works, sometimes the brain is not able to make this adjustment and resume function. I've ordered some fun patches (just like I did for Maia) and we will begin the patching as soon as they arrive.
So... would you send some prayers up for our boy? Specifically,

• Resolution of the urinary issues. That Matthew's body will heal all of the incision sites and he will begin urinating from just one location (the correct one!) - the end of his urethra.
• As far as the eye is concerned, there are a couple of requests.
• First, that Matthew will be able to tolerate the patching without difficulty. We were told that this can be very traumatic in the beginning because it can essentially take sight away from the child. Pray that God will give Matthew understanding and peace of why this is happening. 
• Second, that Matthew's left eye will begin to function perfectly very quickly and that there will be no need for further intervention after about 6 weeks of patching.

Last night, we went out for dinner which was a nice break. It was hot and miserable outside. When we got home, we walked to the backyard to see if I had any zucchini to pick. Well, one thing led to another and let's just say that a hose got turned on. I don't know if you can tell how wet Matthew is in the picture, but he LOVED getting sprayed! Clothes had to come off right inside the front door to spare the rest of the house.

Maia... hmmm, not so much! She would rather be mom's helper.