We got an OR time: 7:45 AM.
So, bright & early Josiah will be heading to the OR. Immediately after, he will be transferred to the ICU. Yes, we're leaving the NICU and that will be a little hard; well, really hard for many reasons. We lose our friends, we enter a new environment with a different layout, new staff, a less family-friendly place (no common lounge, computer, TV, etc). So yeah, it's going to be hard but we have to focus on the fact that it is best for Josiah. There the nurses are already trained in trache-care so he'll be in the best hands possible.
Marie had a good time with Josiah here today. She was able to give Josiah a bath and then cuddle with him for 3 hrs. That's a new Josiah marathon record ;)
Simple directions to the ICU (future reference for potential visitors):
Enter at the Main Entrance for Children's Hospital and head towards the NICU. Before you turn left for the NICU, turn right (look for the ICU sign). Go down the hall and follow the sign to the right. Look for the ICU sign and blue door. You have to phone in because there isn't a reception area to greet you. If we aren't in with Josiah, I imagine I'll be hanging out in one of the waiting rooms along that hallway, or in the NICU because it has TV & computer (and all our friends).
Thanks for our prayers. It is my prayer that God will lead his people to pray throughout the evening, day and week for our Josiah. We pray for a speedy and full recovery, and that Josiah will be fully healed.
I'll try to post again in the morning, but since I'm not near a computer any more I can't offer any promises :)
Thanks for the Love.
- Andrew, Marie & Josiah
4 comments:
I pray that God would provide a "speedy delivery"...(that's from Mr.Rogers...) or rather "speedy recovery" as you put it Andrew.
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If you can please pray for my Mom. She's on life support at the hospital...thanks!
Hey,
Just wanted to say I wish Josiah very good luck while he's in surgery and following surgery.
Phil
Just wanted to say I'm praying for little (well actually big :P) Josiah as he gets prepared for surgery. I will also try to remember to pray for him while I'm at school and he's in surgery. I hope all goes well and you get settled in nicely in the ICU. Hope to come see you guys soon.
God Bless,
Kelly
Hey Guys:
I woke up in the night at 1:30 very annoyed that I couldn't get back to sleep. I made some good use of my time praying for you guys and Josiah and his surgery. I'm still asking God to just let him breathe on his own while he's in there but regardless I pray that the surgery goes well so that things can start to go up hill from here on in.
Good OR time get the ball rolling so to say. Bring it on God! Your Power and Your Healing for Your Glory.
I am now also praying for you Andrew and Marie as you have to adjust to a new enviroment away from the NICU. That in it self will be a big change for you but I pray God will allow it to go smoothly for you as you adjust to new staff and routines.
I will keep praying throught the day as well. My lap top crashed this weekend so it's a little harder to get online for now but the prayers will continue to go up regardless.
Love and Gods prayers Sue
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