This morning he was very agitated and needed some extra sedation. It finally dawned on me that this happened the last two times that they have decreased his lasix and switched over to intermittent lasix. I asked the nurse to pass on this information to the fellow but I'll also follow up tomorrow.
In the photo, you may notice the bruises on his thigh. They are from his enoxaparin shots. I just remembered two other good things. His last dose of morphine was last Monday. Also, he will start seeing an Occupational Therapist this Tuesday. Okay - one more - this Friday he should finally be able to have my milk again! Friday will be six weeks since his chest drainage tubes were removed.
A large number of firefighters came and made a delicious breakfast for RMH this morning. We thought we might have to miss it but they started it earlier than planned. I'm afraid Isaac was not a fan of Sparky the "dog". I needed to remove Isaac from the room after Sparky approached.
Once again I was challenged by the message at church. If I am a follower of Jesus, I need to put into practice what He teaches me and not just study and learn about Jesus. That sounds so basic but I've been guilty of delighting in new ideas or a new understanding of a scripture but not applying it in my life.
Another great reminder was that we need to put our faith into practice while walking in community with others who are trying to follow Jesus. That looks a little different now. I can't wait to get to church on Sundays but it can feel isolating as I am with strangers who don't know my story or my name. It should feel isolating as it is a stark contrast to what meeting together should be and is during regular times. We have made the choice to limit our interactions in the local church here due to pumping schedules and meal and nap schedules and the desire to maximize our time with our children (Graham only gets to see Josiah on the weekends and I can only spend time with Isaac on the weekends). This is just for a season and we are being upheld by our home church, family, and friends in countless ways. God has provided for all of our needs through so many people.
Isaac's memory is better than mine. There were some staff from the ROM at RMH this afternoon. At one table a woman told us about a bird. Hours later I told Graham that we had learned about a bird called red something. I asked Isaac and he said "red knot". I was surprised. I assure you that Isaac is well practised in the art of crying but he also loves to laugh and finds lots of things funny. It was so nice to laugh with him this weekend.
Thank you for all your prayers and support. It will be nice to find out the next stage of the plan for Josiah tomorrow.
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Blessings on the Faulkner Family! May God continue to give you wisdom and encouragement as you walk this journey. Praying for you in Zambia this morning! CAJ
ReplyDeleteWe want to keep praising and praising God for all of these precious details and details of good news. He is faithful, even though we never know about the time line; He is faithful. I can hardly wait...I mean it, I can hardly wait until Josiah gets mommy's milk (Is Mommy eating lots of veggies, fruits and maybe vitamins?? We will pray for these steps of progress all wk. Love and blessings, J. E.
ReplyDeleteDear Elizabeth and Graham,
ReplyDeleteIt is marvellous to see Josiah looking gorgeous on his tummy.
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9
It is good that Josiah has been weaned off morphine. I pray to our gracious Heavenly Father in Jesus’ name and in the power of the Holy Spirit that Josiah feels surrounded and secure in love and is content and has times of enjoyment, as he grows stronger and healthier. May his energy increase as he has his occupational therapy treatments and recommences on his nourishing
mummy's milk.
From his many experiences, Isaac will be able to tell and teach Josiah lots when he gets home from hospital.
May you all have an enriched week until you are reunited on Friday.
It is wonderful to see that CAJ in Zambia is praying for you. There are born - again Christian people in London(England), and Christian people and Christian children in Spain praying daily for Josiah. God hears all our prayers wherever we are. Halleluiah.
May people all over the world know of God our Heavenly Father's love for us, by sending Jesus, His only beloved Son, as a sacrifice for us, and Jesus willingly dying for us, and by repenting of our sins and accepting Jesus our Saviour into our hearts we will have the comfort of the Holy Spirit and be saved for all eternity.
For God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3 v 16.
Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalm 107 v 8.
Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise Thy glorious name. 1 Chronicles 29 v 13.
Love from your auntie Julia.
Dear Graham and Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteIt has been so nice to see the photos of Josiah these last few days! Thanks so much for sharing. I was surprised to see how chubby he is looking! I know you have mentioned that he is not growing as you'd wish and is not getting as much food as you'd like, but he certainly looks healthy in his weight! What a blessing that he was so well fed before all this began.
Lovely to see his eyes open and him looking so engaged in his tummy time picture. We pray for him daily. Thanks for sharing all your good news and the photos! Glad to hear the morphine is done :)
Love,
Jenn & family.