It's been quite the snow day today. The university was closed today so Graham was home from work. It was a treat to have him here. Our nurse made it to our house but her car did get stuck in the snow on the way to our home and a police officer helped her and her husband get back on the road.
Graham spent a lot of his time shovelling our driveway repeatedly today. He also had fun with Isaac while I napped this afternoon (I didn't get much sleep last night) and then he drove Isaac to his cousins' home where he is spending the night.
Josiah hasn't had a great day. He managed to pull out his NG tube about four inches while he was getting his feed but I was able to push it back in without any problems. There is a much greater risk of aspiration if the tube comes out when he is getting milk. Thankfully our nurse has quick hands.
We're not sure why Josiah is crying more these days. Some of it may be due to teething but I don't think that's all of it. He's also up a lot at night. The fact that I don't feel completely exhausted is definitely the grace of God. I am thankful.
I received an email from the mother of one of Josiah's roommates when he was in the transition room at SickKids. Her little girl had a heart transplant a few weeks ago and she's doing great. May God bless her abundantly and draw near to those who made the decision to donate.
We had a nice visit with our pastor and his wife tonight. They prayed for Josiah before they left.
It's nice to be in a warm home as the wind howls outside. If we were born in most of countries of the world we couldn't possibly have this life. Josiah wouldn't be here. We are thankful.
Thank you for your prayers!
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Psalm 42:8
But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life.
Hi Elisabeth and Graham, Isaac and Josiah,
ReplyDeleteGreetings in the name of our awesome God!
I sense His presence every time I read your blog as you remain faithful in your love for Him despite the circumstances you are going through.Determined to give God the glory when even the tiniest progress is made, you inspire me to be less willing to complain and more grateful in the obvious working of God's plan for my life. Who can doubt that your family is going to make an impact in the lives of others. Personally I'd like to believe that God will raise up Josiah and give him a testimony unlike any other. When or whether this happens, God has already touched many people through this little child and you, his family, who have made sacrifices to care for him. Praying for you that God would do something amazing. Love in Him, Darlene Fallan