When Graham and I left Josiah tonight his temperature was 36.8 degrees, his heart rate was 127 bpm, his sats were 82, and he was on a peep of 5 with 50% oxygen. This is so much better than yesterday or even earlier this morning. We thank God for His touch.
Josiah was given another blood transfusion today to optimize his haemoglobin. We noticed last night that his abdomen was quite distended but it looked better tonight and an x-ray done earlier today didn't show any problems. His eyes were open quite a lot today and he was able to focus. He was given a nice bath first thing this morning and he was apparently playing with all the wires he could get his hands on and enjoying some of his toys with the nurses.
Josiah saved up his one smile for his Grandma today. Graham was with Isaac and I was pumping while my parents were with Josiah. He clearly enjoyed Grandma's singing. My parents came this afternoon to pick up Isaac which allowed Graham and I to be with Josiah together - such a nice treat. I think I may have found another pleasure for him (in addition to his water sponge lollipop). I now give him a foot massage with lotion before I leave him at night.
Graham will get up early and walk to the hospital to see Josiah before he heads back to Kitchener and to work around 7:00.
We decided to skip church today as we wanted to be near Josiah. We know he was prayed for in at least three churches this morning. We are so blessed by such support!
Blessings,
Elizabeth and Graham
So grateful to hear a better report today. WPA called on God tonight on Josiah's behalf. "Call on me and I WILL answer you and SHOW you great and mighty things you do not know of."
ReplyDeleteWe serve am awesome God. Hugs to all. Love M and M
Dear Elizabeth and Graham,
ReplyDeleteO praise the Lord, all ye nations; praise Him, all ye people.
For His merciful kindness is great toward us; and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord.
Psalm 117 verses 1 & 2.
It is marvellous that darling Josiah smiled at his grandmother Rita. In the name of Jesus there will be many more smiles, as Josiah heals and continues to grow strong, as every part of his heart, valves, vessels, muscles, lungs, brain, lymphatic glands, liver, kidneys, bladder, spleen, pancreas, intestines, stomach, gallbladder, all the abdominal organs and all the wonders in Josiah body work beautifully. Thank you Jesus. Thank you God, our Heavenly Father for; guiding the doctors, and all staff, people who are praying, people who have given blood to perk Josiah up, kind people at Ronald McDonald House and provisions.
1. What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
leaning on the everlasting arms;
what a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
Refrain:
Leaning, leaning,
safe and secure from all alarms;
leaning, leaning,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
2. O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
leaning on the everlasting arms;
O how bright the path grows from day to day,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
(Refrain)
3. What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
leaning on the everlasting arms?
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
(Refrain)
I love the Lord, because He hath heard my voice and my supplications.
Because He hath inclined His ear unto me, therefore will I call upon Him as long as I live.
Psalm 116 verses 1 & 2.
Love, prayers and gratitude from your auntie Julia.
So happy to hear a positive report. You guys are always in our thoughts and prayers :o). - Cam, Jen, and Alexa
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