Mom's remember when your infant slept through for the first time? Well, I woke up a number of times last night waiting for Steve to wake up. Fortunately or unfortunately for me - he slept from 10:00pm to 6:18 am. Praise the Lord - the first uninterrupted night's sleep he has had since July 15th! He was breathing kinda hard because he had his mouth open and he had had a night sweat. So I was worried that something was wrong. I woke him and asked if he had to go to the bathroom. He said yes - then began becoming more alert. He peed, I then told him that I wanted a half an hour of quiet then he could talk. I was the very silly one. I should have slept soundly myself. It was good to get the longer sleep! When I woke him up we talked about what happened. He also remembered about waking up startled when the kids were babies. It was good that he slept and tonight I will sleep much better! He told me that he was looking forward to a good night's sleep tonight again. I promise not to wake him this time.
This adventure is very long and there is soo much to learn. I am so thankful for Christian radio stations! When I am in the car I listen to the speakers and they have something that I need to hear. Whether it is a familiar passage of scripture or a meaningful song - I love the way the Lord encourages me each day. Today the pastor talked about "going through the fire and we are not consumed - He is with us" This was comforting to remember. I will share this with Steve tonight.
Thank you for praying for us. It is great to know that your prayers are being answered. Thank you for praying for the little things - like a good night's sleep.
Good night.
Janice
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Dear Janice and Kimberly,
Praise the Lord for A Good night's sleep. So happy to hear he is getting more feeling in the Left arm, and left leg. Praying faithfully for the next request: That God will restore strength for Steve to walk again, we know he will do it, in his time. Keep pressing on, that's what I heard on Christian Radio earlier today. Send Steve a BIG HUG from all the Kerrs. We love you, you are such an inspiration. God is truly being Glorified. Our Love, The Kerr Family
Janice - you make me smile:)
During these early AVM months the Lord used lots of good missionary biographies to encourage me of His care and power. Prais His Holy Name
Love and prayer to each of you - linda
Me again - the night sweats reminded me that Benj. was "sure" they had infused him with "woman" after his AVM because of the frequency of hot flashes - some lasted for hours or days esp. in the beginning. Have a blessed day AND night.
Just want you to know still reading and still praying! :)
-Nancy
That is wonderful new! I think sleeping through the night is a really big thing because good sleep--or not so good sleep--affects so many other areas of our lives. Getting full nights of sleep will make a huge difference in his healing process. This is exciting news. And how much of this, I wonder, is just because he's at home with you--his loved ones--where he feels safe, always respected, never neglected and the only patient rather than hundreds. Can't wait to hear more!
Hugs,
Julie
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