Another late evening.
About 45 minutes ago the doctors were prepared to extubate Josiah's 3.0 breathing tube and put in a bigger one. Now it looks like they will wait until tomorrow. The doctor is concerned that secretions are building up on the inside and it be harder to suction him as he gets to April 25th.
This is hard to hear, especially when we consider how he's had such a hard time previously with the 3.5 mm. Also, our favourite doctor won't be the one putting in the tube, but hopefully it will be an ENT specialist and not the doctor who failed a couple nights ago.
Again, this is a demonstration of how things are out of control and how the odds are stacking against Josiah for a successful extubation (this is just the clinical side of my speaking). Obviously there will be an minor element of trauma as result of this extubation/intubation, but there is also the fact that the 3.5 mm is more irritating than the 3.0. Grrr. Dear God, please heal your son. We know you are willing and you are capable.
Another late night for Marie and I, and we're feeling so numb. I'm going to be in Abbotsford tomorrow (more body than mind/heart) but back in Van for the evening.
Josiah isn't sleeping as well as we would like with his sedative. The combination of his groggy state, secretions, smaller tube, and laying on the same side for over a day (he seemed to be ventilate better on one side) is more than enough to frustrate him and it's definitely not his fault. Oh Lord have mercy. Put an end to this and draw glory to yourself.
Time for sleeps. I'm so wasted.
Praise God for he is good; his love endures for ever. It knows no bounds, it cannot be stopped. God is near those who love him, who call on him and seek him. God loves all his creatures, and cares for each one. God knows us more than we know ourselves and he is not bound by the rules he has established. God is great and the only God, He is worthy of praise, reverence, and recognition. Jesus is with us. His Spirit keeps us strong. His Spirit binds us with those who also call out to God, and His Spirit calls out on our behalf when we don't have the words to speak. God is a God of mercy and goodness. He promises that He will listen to his loved ones and He will fulfill our requests. God wants to do miracles, He wants to bends the laws of this world, He desires to fill the natural with the supernatural and only waits on us to believe. We believe, Lord Jesus, we believe. Please heal our son.
- Andrew, Marie & Josiah
4 comments:
Oh my goodness, guys we are praying and praying some more. Lord Jesus will you please step in and show all of us that you are the ONE in control. Not us, not the doctors but you Lord Jesus. Lord please hold onto Andrew, Marie, and Josiah. Heal there presious little Baby boy. God you have promised us that where 2 or 3 are gathered you will hear and you will act, so Lord Jesus I know that there are many who have gathered and are praying Lord, please act.
We are with you in heart and spirit, Marie if you get to read this go ask Andrew for a big huge hug, because that is what I would do if I were there right now. We love.
Love Leanne and Jeral
Andrew,
As I read your posts, and pray for you, Marie and Josiah, I am reminded of Jesus' words when he healed the man that was blind from birth. When questioned by his disciples Jesus replied "...this happened that the work of God might be displayed in his life".
Your writing is a testimony to God's love and power. Your weakness and dependence on the Lord are speaking powerfully to those who read your words and see you daily. Rest in the shadow of His wings and know that He is with you as you walk through this.
I remain committed to praying for healing and strength for you, Marie and your beautiful little son and look forward to seeing God's healing power displayed through Josiah.
Things do look from the human side of it that they are very out of control. Thank God that we have Him and that He is in control no matter what and that from His point of view (the spiritual) things are not out of control at all and that He is still now and always will be in full control. We thank
You for that Lord and we your followers and saints all stand in agreement with Andrew and Marie during this very difficult time of waiting and trusting and all together we lift them and Josiah up to You the giver of all breath and we believe You for that miracle of Josiah breathing on his own without the tubes and assisted only by You! Thank You Lord for what You are going to do!!!
Love Sue
Jesus you are wonderful you are our saviour our life giver and our healer! Have mercy here and which ever tube which ever tubation is performed may YOU be the hand behind it!!! Guide the doctors to do YOUR WILL...oh Father...you can do anything...anything is possible with you and we have all come together here in honor of YOU and YOUR WORK...Josiah is your creation, your beautiful creation...I know this...and I know you are holding him right now...you too are sad right? Sad at seeing how the Doctors treat him...some of the Doctors I should say...so LORD PLEASE HAVE YOUR WAY with those doctors...and with your son Josiah! Protect that family from the evil one and give them peace...in your name...I pray it will be done and it is...for whatever we ask in your name is ours! I have faith that you have faith in Josiah and I know this too...do what you will...Holy Spirit hover over Josiah and comfort him with joy...when he might feel pain, replace it with YOUR JOY! I want to see Josiah laugh...in the face of the doctors...to show them HOPE!!! AMEN
Post a Comment