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