August 29, 2012
They wheeled Josiah into the operating room around 8:30 this
morning. The team was able to
accomplish what they wanted to do by putting Josiah on ECMO last night. His body was given a break and he had
started peeing again – a good sign. We praise God for this.
He’s in a better state to go into the OR than he was last night.
We left Josiah around 11:30 last night and we were able
to sleep well until we awoke to the alarm.
Last night was the first time we’ve seen Josiah with pink lips and
oxygen saturation levels of 99%!
It certainly seemed odd at first.
We could see his deoxygenated blood coming out of his chest in tubes and
then the oxygenated blood going back into his body. As he was on ECMO, they were also able to filter out a lot of
the extra fluid in his body, which they wouldn’t have been able to do
otherwise. Before we said goodbye
this morning we prayed with Josiah and sang him the song we sing to our boys
each night.
Josiah’s anaesthetist for today’s surgery reminds us of our
Auntie Celia. Upon introduction
this morning, in her terrific British accent, she let us know that the OR frequent
flyer miles are pitiful. Nothing
like some dry British wit to start the day. These extra gifts from God are such a blessing.
Thanks so much for all the comments and emails. They mean a lot to us and help us
through the day. We may not hear
anything for a long time, but will try to post when we know some more.
Blessings,
Elizabeth and Graham
Sitting in the meeting of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches thinking of you and praying. Nice that my mum was brought to mind with your anaesthesiologist. All your family are with you in prayer. Natasha
ReplyDeletePsalm 16:5
ReplyDelete"Lord you alone are my inheritance~my cup of blessing~You guard all that is mine."
Deuteronomy 33:26,29
"There is none like the God of Israel. He rides across the heavens to help you. He is your protecting shield and your glorious sword."
Carrying you all in our prayers, M
Excellent news, goes wonderfully well with morning coffee.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck and the power of prayer!
Graham and Elizabeth we are praying for you this morning and you have been in our thoughts and prayers constantly. God is carrying you in the palm of His hands continue to lean on him. He is faithful.
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We prayed for you this morning as a family and then Theo and I prayed for you guys at his snack time, too. Elizabeth, Theo asked especially to pray for the "baby momma." Not sure how much he understands. Thinking of you and still praying. Good news about Josiah's skin colour :) Love- Jenn
ReplyDeletePsalm 139:16 You saw me before I was born and scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. Every day was recorded in your book!
ReplyDeletePraying with you. M