Josiah made it out of the house today. He wasn't very excited to wear his winter jacket or sit in the car seat when the car wasn't moving but he did fairly well. We needed to go to the hospital to have his NG tube changed and to have an xray to confirm that it was in the right place in his stomach. Lack of extra hands on our expedition was not a problem. My dad drove us in his van and Graham, myself, and the nurse pushed the stroller and the oxygen tank and carried all our supplies. We left around 10:15 AM and made it back home at 12:00, just in time for Josiah's lunch and meds. I think he enjoyed being in the stroller again with something to look at other than our hallways.
We saw our paediatrician at the hospital. He very kindly gave us his pager number in case we ever needed to contact him quickly. It was nice to see some of the nurses we saw back in the spring when we had regular visits to Grand River Hospital.
We had family and friends over again today. Both Graham and I had a long nap which was much appreciated as we were both with our boys during the early morning hours. I may have already mentioned this but we feel very blessed that both our boys go to bed at 7:00 PM. We still have things to do for Josiah after that time but it feels like we get some down time. Of course, I'm on schedule to go to bed around 9:00 PM tonight. I'm a night owl and I can think of so many things I'd rather do than go to bed then but it will be good for all of us.
I heard Josiah getting very upset tonight. When I went into his room I realized that it was because his Baby Einstein DVD had ended and gone back to the main menu page. He was fine as soon as I started the DVD. He also often cries when the credits start rolling. At least he is communicating effectively.
Time to move along. We're thankful to God for another day.
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Thou art worthy, O LORD, to receive glory and honour and power: for Thou has created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created. Revelation 4 v 11.
ReplyDeleteHello Elizabeth and Graham.
Very pleased that your successful journey yesterday went smoothly. I hope and pray that darling Josiah will get good use out of his winter coat, and he will have the opportunity to wear it on social visits!
I pray to our heavenly Father in the name of Jesus and in the power of the Holy Spirit, if it is God's will, Josiah Nathanael Gabriel Faulkner will be completely healed and have a spleen, as he is surrounded by God's love and power. Josiah's breathing and energy improves and he is comfortable and progresses in all his abilities, and sleeps soundly and safely at night, as does his mommy, daddy and brother Isaac.
I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. Psalm 118 v 17.
Arise, shine, for thy light has come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. Isaiah 60:1.
Children of the heav’nly Father
Safely in His bosom gather;
Nestling bird nor star in Heaven
Such a refuge e’er was given.
God His own doth tend and nourish;
In His holy courts they flourish;
From all evil things He spares them;
In His mighty arms He bears them.
Neither life nor death shall ever
From the Lord His children sever;
Unto them His grace He showeth,
And their sorrows all He knoweth.
Though He giveth or He taketh,
God His children ne’er forsaketh;
His the loving purpose solely
To preserve them pure and holy.
Lo, their very hairs He numbers,
And no daily care encumbers
Them that share His ev’ry blessing
And His help in woes distressing.
Praise the Lord in joyful numbers:
Your Protector never slumbers.
At the will of your Defender
Ev’ry foeman must surrender.
Faithful One so unchanging
Ageless One You’re my rock of peace
Lord of all I depend on You
I call out to You, again and again
I call out to You, again and again
You are my rock in times of trouble
You lift me up when I fall down
All through the storm
Your love is the anchor
My hope is in You alone
love and prayers from your auntie Julia.