For the last ten minutes we have been enjoying amazing smiles from Josiah! I'm sitting by Josiah watching him play with his new blue spoon from his aunt as I type this. These moments are so precious. Last night was difficult as I listened to Josiah struggle. This morning I just wanted God to please take him soon and stop his suffering and I wanted it to happen in the hospital. However, he had a much better day. Josiah's morphine pump is set up to allow us to give him morphine up to every two hours. Today we gave him morphine three times.
After Isaac left yesterday I realized that we didn't have any recent video of the two boys together (actually we may not have any video at all of both boys together). So, Isaac came back to the hospital again today with his grandparents. We now have great video of the two of them including Isaac holding Josiah's hand and Isaac listening to Josiah with a stethoscope.
We had more family time today and a good friend dropped by as well. We've had a lot of help with laundry, packing, and cleaning at RMH. Thank you!
Josiah's face looks quite a bit puffier tonight. He threw up a lot of his feed once. He's been quite calm for a lot of the day but he has gagged a few times.
Graham and I both waver between wanting to be in the hospital longer and wanting to be home. We're asking for wisdom in making decisions.
It's time to get some milk for Josiah's 12:00 feed. We have been so blessed with many uplifting comments and emails. Thank you all so much for your prayers! I do hope we sleep well tonight as I haven't had much sleep the last couple of nights. It is so nice to sleep beside him though.
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Dear Elizabeth and Graham.
ReplyDeleteKnow therefore that the LORD thy God, He is God, the faithful God, who keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love Him and keep His commandments to a thousand generations. Deuteronomy 7 v 9.
Heavenly Father,in Jesus' name and in the power of the Holy Spirit, you are surrounded by God's Holy presence, instructing you.
Darling Josiah Nathanael Gabriel is comfortable and at ease. His oxygen saturation levels are good and he is breathing well and being nourished by milk. He is content and happy being with his mummy and daddy, feeling the love, mercy and power of God like a soothing breeze. Thank you most gracious Heavenly Father.
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3 v 16.
Gentle Jesus, meek and mild,
Look upon a little child;
Pity my simplicity,
Suffer me to come to Thee.
Lamb of God, I look to Thee;
Thou shalt my example be;
Thou art gentle, meek, and mild;
Thou wast once a little child.
Fain I would be as Thou art;
Give me Thine obedient heart;
Thou art merciful, and kind,
Let me have Thy loving mind.
Let me, above all, fulfil
God my heav’nly Father’s will;
Never His good Spirit grieve;
Only to His glory live.
Thou didst live to God alone;
Thou didst never seek Thine own;
Thou Thyself didst never please:
God was all Thy happiness.
Loving Jesus, gentle Lamb,
In Thy gracious hands I am;
Make me, Saviour, what Thou art,
Live Thyself within my heart.
I shall then show forth Thy praise,
Serve Thee all my happy days;
Then the world shall always see
Christ, the holy Child, in me.
love and prayers from your auntie Julia.
"And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour." (Judges 6:12)
ReplyDelete"The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them." (Psalm 34:7)
Josiah and all of you are such mighty men of valour - for all the physical and spiritual battles you have endured and continue to endure. Angels surround and protect you. Be strong, God is with us.
with love,
christine
Dear Elizabeth and Graham: We cannot even imagine how many people are praying re: That God gives His angels charge over you. In all of this you just never let go of God's hand and follow His footsteps. You have so many decisions (and probably thoughts whirl at times), but God's wisdom is an amazing gift at any needed moment
ReplyDeleteand that wisdom brings you the knowledge which is needed for the hour or day. We have seen miracles and believe every minute for Josiah's miracle and so...we just keeep praying. We don't k now God's plan, but we trust Him for the very best. Your family is one of our circles of prayer that we just keep working through.
Love and prayers for sweet sleep. How wonderful that you can sleep with him and touch him and hold his hand at any time. Just look for the gifts of knowing him every day. Love, J.E.