Austin’s parents and Doctors are both thrilled with his progress. He is now tube free and a tad over 12 lbs. Austin is all signed up for October 29th where he will be undergoing the Glenn procedure down at Children’s Hospital in Phoenix. The Glenn procedure connects the superior vena cava to the pulmonary artery, after the Blalock-Taussig shunt is separated. This allows more blood flow through the pulmonary arteries to the lungs. It also serves as a basis for the final surgery, the Fontan procedure.
For now, Austin still loves taking walks to the park where he enjoys watching baseball games and football practices. Occasionally he even jumps on a swing with Dad for a few minutes. Although optomistic at the start of the season, Austin has become bored watching the Seahawks on Sunday and prefers throwing in his Wiggles DVD for entertainment. For Austin, nothing beats the Wiggles performance of “The Big Red Car.”
Austin’s favorite video. “The Big Red Car.” 
The “Big Red Car” is a classic song. One of the best. I still love it, even at five years old!
Here we come! Your pictures are so cute that we really need to see you in person. Besides that, we’re missing you.
Expect lots of hugs and attention come Oct. 16th! We Love You, Nana andPapa
Dear Austin,
You are nothing short of smashingly handsome! Thank you for sending out the very smart photos of you in varying positions of repose. I especially like the one where you’re raising your hand to ask permission to soil your diaper (or are you stretching after a cozy nap?).
My prayers are continually with you and your parents, and I just know that on the 29th, when you undergo surgery, Jesus will be holding you and your surgical staff will be at the peak of their medical skills.
Blessings on you, dear little boy!
Your friend Janyce ( :
Hi Austin. I’m hoping to meet you when I’m in Arizona in a few weeks. Hopefully your Dad and mine can work out the details. Take care.
Oh my gosh…. that Austin Cox is an absolute charmer!!!! He certainly knows how to schmooz for the camera, doesn’t he?? We are delighted to hear how well he’s doing.
You have been given a very special gift in this extraordinary child. We just know that the Great Healer will guide the hands of the surgical team on October 29th. We will take our prayers to the Throne and ask for a complete and speedy recovery for Austin.
Our God is faithful; we are sure that He will answer these prayers!
we are thrilled for you austin! more prayers coming your way!!! xoxo mark, dawn, chase & reese
I am so excited to hear the latest great news! I miss rocking that sweet little boy. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you anticipate the next surgery.
Call anytime you need a break.
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Hi Barry, Karla and Austin,
Just wanted you to know we are all thinking about you and praying for more good news later today!
Love, Aunt Lisa, Uncle Brian, Kayla, Jon and Hannah
Austin we are thinking about you today! Love you!
The Taylor’s
Your names have been written on our hearts ALL DAY LONG. We just kept watching the clock, praying that all was going well with Austin’s surgery…. then came the call from Julie with ALL GOOD NEWS!!!!!
We are certain that our God, the Great Healer, and his heavenly angels will continue to surround Austin and bring him to a speedy recovery. Can’t wait to visit him at home!!!!
See you soon.