I spoke to the dietitian today and she may increase his calories but we'll wait to see what his weight is on Friday. They prefer to increase the volume of the feed before increasing its concentration but we will have to find out if the doctors are willing to increase his total fluid intake.
I found this song in July. Graham already knew about it but I must have missed his memo. To me it speaks of getting to know God more and in a new way. It would be good to draw closer to God, though I'm not sure I'm doing that. I may be scared to hear what He wants to tell me.
The nurses love that we are very calm when it comes to Josiah. One of our previous fellows came and visited us yesterday. She's not in the CCCU right now. One of the staff physicians also dropped by today to ask about Josiah, as did the chaplain. The team here is wonderful. It's true that I am calm but I wouldn't want you to translate that as meaning always nice, as that would be untrue. Unfortunately mean lines come to mind quickly if I am hurt or annoyed by something. Usually those one liners stay in my head until Graham gets to hear them when I replay the day.
Thank you everyone for your prayers and support! Isaac now has a big boy's bed in his room. I hope he sleeps through the night. Thanks to Sony for a great meal tonight.
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Dear Elizabeth (and Graham): God is right there with you holding out His arms at all times saying,'Come unto me, all ye who are weary and heavy laden.' EAch of us loves Him so much that we truly know that HE wants to wrap His arms around us at any moment. May Josiah's body be touched today. I pray for the fevers, good cultures, oxygen levels, extub etc, but most of all today, I pray that you will hold him for a long time. Love, J. E.
ReplyDeleteDear Elizabeth and Graham,
ReplyDeleteMay you and darling little Josiah and Isaac be touched by God in Jesus' name and be comforted, sustained, soothed, refreshed and invigorated.
Yet the Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life. Psalm 42 v 8.
Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
Thus will I bless Thee while I live; I will lift up my hands in Thy name.
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise Thee with joyful lips;
When I remember Thee upon my bed, and meditate on Thee in the night watches.
Because Thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of Thy wings will I rejoice.
My soul followeth hard after Thee; Thy right hand upholdeth me.
Psalm 63 verses 3 - 8.
Looking forward to hearing positive news on Josiah's wellbeing.
Love and prayers in Jesus' name from your auntie Julia.