Sunday 21 October 2012

In his daddy's arms

We thank God for His wonderful gifts!  Graham was able to hold Josiah today!  It was wonderful to see him out of his bed.  He did have a fever and he needed extra suctioning but I think he was happy to be in his daddy's arms.  A bonus gift was that the three of us could be together as Graham's parents visited.  They watched Isaac while Graham and I were with Josiah.

Josiah had a good night last night and a good day.  He didn't need any extra sedation.  He settled quickly after being suctioned.  He was cultured again today so we'll find out if anything has grown over the next few days.  I'm assuming he will be back on his amoxicillin tomorrow after being off it for three days.  Josiah seems to like watching his Baby Einstein dvds; it's nice for him to have a positive stimulus.

Our day of rest started off with three loads of laundry after Isaac welcomed the morning by throwing up all over his bedding.  This is our son when he is teething.  Daddy gave him a bath and I went to the laundry room.  Prior to this episode we were on schedule for getting to church on time.  We had high hopes of being able to join in the singing but once again we arrived just as it was ending.  The sermon was about discipleship and the role of the body and baptism.  He said that in the West we have often turned discipleship into gaining knowledge as opposed to really becoming like Christ.    

Isaac's teeth did not keep him from laughing.  I spilled some water at the hospital and he thought it was very funny.  His laugh is contagious. I wouldn't want you to think that he's always laughing.  A few times this weekend he has been inconsolable. 

It's slightly chilly in my room right now which is perfect for wearing Graham's sweatshirt and enjoying some hot chocolate.   I cried a little last night but I was just crying over the story in the book of the family whose first born and second born died eighteen months apart at four months and five months of age due to the same disease.  The parent's declare God's goodness.  My tears for them did not become tears for Josiah.  They will come.

We are so grateful for all the support we are receiving.  The comments and the emails are so encouraging - thank you!  Josiah will have an echocardiogram in the morning to see what's happening with the clot in his heart that is completely blocking his one superior vena cava.  There will be a discussion about next steps in the afternoon.  Please pray for healing and for wisdom for the medical team.

Blessings,

Elizabeth

2 comments:

  1. Dear Elizabeth and Graham,

    We are so glad that Josiah was in your arms this weekend Graham. We are praying that one day Josiah and Isaac will be saying and singing the following children's hymn.

    God make my life a little light,
    Within the world to glow;
    A little flame that burneth bright
    Wherever I may go.

    God make my life a little flower,
    That giveth joy to all;
    Content to bloom in native bower,
    Although the place be small.

    God make my life a little song,
    That comforted the sad;
    That helpeth others to be strong.
    And makes the singer glad.

    God make my life a little staff,
    Whereon the weak may rest;
    That so what health and strength I have
    May serve my neighbours best.

    God make my life a little hymn
    Of tenderness and praise,
    Of faith that never waxeth dim,
    In all His wondrous ways.

    Thinking of you all until you are reunited again at the weekend and may you experience God's love.

    Be not dismayed whate’er betide,
    God will take care of you;
    Beneath His wings of love abide,
    God will take care of you.

    Refrain

    God will take care of you,
    Through every day, over all the way;
    He will take care of you,
    God will take care of you.

    Through days of toil when heart doth fail,
    God will take care of you;
    When dangers fierce your path assail,
    God will take care of you.

    Refrain

    All you may need He will provide,
    God will take care of you;
    Nothing you ask will be denied,
    God will take care of you.

    Refrain

    No matter what may be the test,
    God will take care of you;
    Lean, weary one, upon His breast,
    God will take care of you.

    in the name of Jesus, Josiah is making progress as his immune system strengthens and his blood clots disappear. May the light of Jesus shine on the doctors as they decide on Josiah's treatment.

    But unto you that fear My name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in His wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. Malachi 4 V 2.

    Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in His sanctuary; paise Him in the firmament of His power.
    Praise Him for his mighty acts; praise Him according to His excellent greatness. Psalm 150 verses 1 & 2.

    love and prayers from your uncle Moffitt & auntie Violet and auntie Julia.

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  2. Hi Again: I am back on the web! Praying for these procedures of which God has already provided. Just praying through what He already knows. Praise Him for such great wisdom beyond any wee bits of knowledge which we have. Love and hugs and asking God to give you wonderful sleeps this wk.

    Love, J. E.

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