Wednesday Afternoon - A Josiah Update

Hey All

Just a brief'er. Josiah is still doing pretty good, despite all things. While he's had a couple minor spells each day, he's had no major spells since the five he had on Sunday (just moments when he's needed some pressure for a couple of minutes to settle down - and no drop in heart rate). Josiah is sleeping lots (which is great) and has had wonderful alert and fun times when he is awake. He had a nasty yeast infection for a couple of days on the back of his neck (under his trach ties) but that has cleaned up really good now. The doctor has decided that in the future Josiah will be given sedatives any time he has a couple major spells in the day (just to help him rest and build up his strength to break the cycle). We don't like the idea of sedating him - he's so groggy! - but we know it's for the best. We were warned early on that often the 6-9 month range is the most difficult for trach babies.

A prayer request that is coming out of stay in the hospital: A mother we have gotten to know a long the way (let's call her "Dee" for privacy reasons) has just been diagnosed with leukemia. Her child has been here in the NICU a few months now (preemie) and this mom is now at VGH down the road. This is just a 'worst nightmare' situation, and even though we still proclaim that God is good and in charge, we can't help but see this is as a "kick someone while they're on the ground" moment. Your prayers on her behalf, her child, and her family and friends would be greatly appreciated. Her son continues to have a hard time getting of oxygen-support in the NICU so you can pray about that too. Marie's hoping to be able to visit her this weekend when I'm back in Vancouver.

Grace & Peace & Love.
- Andrew, Marie & Josiah