Tuesday, 25 September 2012

No more tube

In celebration of the eight-week anniversary of our arrival in this great city of Toronto, Josiah was extubated.  Hopefully the fourth time's the charm.  He transitioned to CPAP very well at around 3:30 PM.  He has a strong cough which helps him get rid of his secretions.  We pray that he won't need to go on Bi-PAP and that he will soon be able to breath freely without assistance. 

Aecon hosted an amazing meal tonight.  They must have organized some sort of potluck as there was an incredible selection of delicious food and lots of leftovers.  After dinner I met another mom whose baby will be transferred tomorrow to a hospital closer to their home after being here for three months.  Early on they were asked to sign a DNR and were told that their baby would never be able to take a bottle along with a host of other problems.  Now, she is taking a bottle and has also learned to nurse and the expected future outcomes are much more promising. 

I was mistaken in a previous post.  The room Josiah is in does have one-to-one nursing care.  They were just short-staffed the other day.  These photos were taken on the weekend when Isaac visited "Baby Ja Ja".  It's time to pump and then head to bed.  Thank you for your support and prayers!  We rest in God's peace. 

Blessings,

Elizabeth


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  1. Anonymous26 September 2012 at 08:54

    Thanks for sharing these photos. It is beautiful to see your family, but it creates a very real picture of all that he has been through and all the journey he still has ahead of him. We are praying for all of you and continue to count on God for you!! Andrea

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  2. Anonymous26 September 2012 at 08:55

    Hello Elizabeth and Graham,

    Your photographs are very moving as they were taken on Saturday when Josiah wasn’t feeling as well as he is now.
    It is very good news that Josiah has progressed and is now on continuous positive air pressure. In the name of Jesus, Josiah will continue to grow stronger and cough up his diminishing secretions. Josiah’s inlet heart valve works exquisitely, as does his heart, lungs, every organ, vessel and muscle in his body. His temperature remains normal and Josiah gets better and better every day, surrounded by the love of the Holy Spirit. This weekend Isaac will be shaking hands with Josiah. Thank you Jesus.

    But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
    Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
    Philippians 4 verses 19 & 20.

    Love and prayers from your auntie Julia.

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  3. Anonymous26 September 2012 at 09:20

    Thankyou for the updated pics. These photos sum up such a journey with God - His constant presence, His unfailing love, His mercies which are new every morning, His joy which gives us strength, His abiding peace which is with you, your hope which you have in Him at every moment, His compassions which fail not and are new every morning, and that you can rejoice and be glad in every new day (as you always seem to find sth to rejoice about, Elizabeth and Graham!) We give God the glory and are so thankful that God is creating Josiah's body in His ways to be fearfull and wonderfully made. Praising God for what He has done and for what He shall do. Love, J. E.

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  4. Anonymous26 September 2012 at 19:15

    Thanks for sharing your photos. You continue to be in our prayers. To God be the Glory
    Oliver, Lauris and Tobias

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