Well - tonight you have momma. The computer whiz just erased the entire blog that Kimberly just wrote and she is off to the movies with her cousin for a well deserved break. Oh well, as my dad always said, "the poor you have with you always."
Today has been a mixed bag of emotions. Steve and I began with devotions again. He enjoyed a selection from my "God for us" CD. He squeezed my hand a number of times during the song.
A selection from Facing the Giants by Max Lucado... His (God's) greatest gift is himself. Sunsets steal our breath. Caribbean blue stills our hearts. Newborn babies stir our tears. (No baby yet!)
Lifelong love bejewels our lives. But take all these away - strip away the sunsets, oceans, cooing babies, and tender hearts - and leave us in the Sahara, and we still have a reason to dance in the sand. Why? BECAUSE GOD IS WITH US!! (the emphasis is mine).
The trachenomy went fine. He was put back on the ventilator for the procedure and is still on it slightly so his brain can relax a little.
Tomorrow they would like to put a "peg" tube in. This is a food tube for us people who are learning. None of these procedures are permanent. They all can come out very easily. With all procedures - there is a chance of infection. He is sedated so we are a little frustrated that these procedures were not scheduled for the same day/time. Now he will not be able to get nourishment for a few days. Now we all know he has some stored up - but he could use some nutrition in the liquid form as soon as possible.
Prayer requests for the next 24 hours -
Pray for Steve that he will open his eyes fully. He did open them a little. Kimberly was holding his hand and I said - "open your eyes and look at your beautiful daughter" and he opened them half way. Maybe I'll get the full eye opening because technically who came first??
Pray for wisdom for the doctors and the nurses. They have been wonderful but more communication would be greatly appreciated.
Pray for our children - it is hard for Kimberly to see her Daddy this way. And Kevin and Brandy as they want to be here but NEED to be there. And Anna and Ella as they talk to Poppop but Poppop can't talk back. We try to let him hear their voices everyday!
THANK YOU for all you are doing for us. We love you all and I pray that God will bless you bunches for your faithfulness in praying for Mr. Steve and company!
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Aunt Janice~~
(this is Julie) glad we could hear from you this time around! Please know that we are continuing to stand with you and praying for you guys daily. We love you and are here if you need anything.
Love,
~Julie
Aunt Janice,
Thanks for updating on Mr.Steve. We are continuing to pray for you all here in NH! You guys mean so much to me and I thank the Lord for the friendship our families have had. We won't stop praying!!
Love,
Laura
Janice and Steve,
Oh how we continue to pray for both of you and all the kids. My heart is full of requests to God on your behalf. We are praying for the nurses and doctors as well. Keep the communication open with them, it may take some persistence. My mom was at Jefferson in the early 90's so I know the feeling. Thanks for keeping the blog updated, it really helps us to pray accordingly. Know that you and Mr Steve and family are loved and your friendship is cherished.
Isaiah 41:10-11
Do not fear for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you. Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Praying and keeping watch,
Jan for the Weltes
just checking in from MO... Praying for you
Continuing in prayer. "But I know this shall turn to my salvation through your prayers and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:19. That is for you guys. and "Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might." Ephesians 6:10 May the grace of God be with you, may you feel enveloped in the warmth, and security of knowing that he's the rock for Mr. Steve, for all of you. The Rock that never moves, never changes, is steadfast, unmoveable. May his grace abound to you that you may have all sufficiency to abound to every good work 2 Corinthians 9:8 through out this whole thing. One day at a time. Only two days on the calender, as I heard someone say- today and eternity.
Gotta go make dinner for my two guys now. God be with you. God be God to you and magnify himself to you. Love in Christ, Laura Ellis Milcarzyk
Our hearts are with you as we go through a medical crisis as well. I have been deaf now for 6 months, in and out of hospital and now looking at surgery on my ears. Can't walk without a walker. God is faithful for Mr. Steve and I both. I'm asking God to open my ears and he you are asking to open his eyes. Dave Peters
Mrs.Steve,
Scott and I are continuing to pray for you all. God is so faithful - and I pray that even in this difficult time you will see Him glorified and lifted up. I wish I was closer so I could visit or help in some way...but we will continue to pray for God to do miracles both small and large.
Love,
Jen Turk Nicholson
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