Today we managed to break out of the confines of RMH and SickKids and ventured to Riverdale Farm with Isaac. He enjoyed seeing the horse, donkey, cows, pigs, sheeps, goats, chickens, cat and turkeys. He now loves saying "gobble, gobble" like a turkey and is really good at imitating a cow.
Josiah was extubated in the early afternoon, and placed directly on CPAP. He wears the same little nose mask that he wore previously. The respiratory therapist described what CPAP feels like as "holding your head out a car window while driving". The nurses said tonight that his latest blood work came back looking good. They are hoping he has an uneventful night and is able to get some rest. He's looking around a lot these days, so they put a cloth over his eyes to hopefully make it dark enough for a sleep.
We plan on attending church in the morning and then look forward to an afternoon visit with Graham's parents, before Graham and Isaac head back to Kitchener in the evening. Thankfully Graham and Isaac have always had great travels to and from SickKids.
We are constantly reminded that we are not the only ones facing a difficult journey with a child. We met Jamie Stewart (pastor at KRT) this weekend, as his daughter Emma is at SickKids with Leukemia. We are praying with them for a miracle for Emma.
Thanks again for all your prayers and support.
Blessings,
Graham and Elizabeth
Dear Elizabeth and Graham,
ReplyDeleteIt is pleasing to know that you and Isaac visited Riverdale Farm. It made me smile. Isaac will be able to tell his four grandparents about his encounters with the animals and amuse them with his sound impressions.
Thank you for the world so sweet,
Thank you for the food we eat,
Thank you for the birds that sing,
Thank you God for everything.
In the name of Jesus, Josiah enjoys the experience of CPAP ( continuous positive airway pressure ) and improves greatly.
I pray in the name of Jesus for complete healing for Emma Stewart . May her parents’ strong faith and hope be greatly used in the ministry of the Lord.
The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5 v 16.
Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6 v 10.
Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. St. Matthew 18 verses 19 & 20.
I thank God for answered prayer. I thank Jesus for dying for us and praying and pleading to God on our behalf as through Jesus we draw nearer to God.
It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. Romans 8 V 34.
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4 v 16.
Love and prayers from your auntie Julia.