I can't express my thankfulness to those of you who took a time slot to pray for our family. The peace I have felt all day -despite the hardships - is undeniably from God. My mom made a comment yesterday that really stuck with me. If you have ever seen the animated Disney movie 101 Dalmatians, you will remember the "midnight bark." She reminded me of this when we found out so many were praying. In the movie, when the puppies go missing, the dogs of London send out a message. One dog barks the message to another, and another, and another. I know this is a silly illustration, but when I have no more tears to cry and no more prayers to pray - I know that you are all out there....picking up where I fall short.
This morning Samuel's lungs look slightly better. They have essentially collapsed both lungs at different times in order to allow the PIE to heal. Now, they are trying to get them to inflate again.
Samuel's vitals are not stable. Any time he moves, or is touched, his heart rate plummets. A few minutes ago the doctors were doing another Echo on his heart and his heart nearly stopped for a few minutes. They had to give him an emergency medicine to get it going again.
Yesterday his kidneys had shut down completely. This morning there are signs that they might be functioning at a very minimal level.
I'll post more later.
when words are not there...all I can say is "I love YOU!
ReplyDeleteI read this on my break... just want you to know that I think you are such a strong woman. Keep the hope and remember that God is in control. -Farmer
ReplyDeleteJust said a prayer. You are truly an example of what it means to have Faith in Him. - Coach D
ReplyDeleteAnother prayer being said. Little Samuel is constantly in my thoughts and prayers. It is amazing the comfort prayers can be.
ReplyDeleteSarah, we love you and might not have signed up to pray for Deb, but we have been praying and wishing the best for Samuel. Coach said it correctly, Your example of faith in God is a lesson for us all.
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly what we're here for. We love you lots and are praying so much.
ReplyDeleteSarah, Michael, and Samuel,
ReplyDeleteYou are in our thoughts and prayers. Samuel I am praying healing and blessings on you as you go through this next trial. Little Man if you can feel all the prayers going up for you keep fighting.
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you don't remember me, but I went to GHS and UofA with Josh and Jessica. I have been following Samuel's progress ever since I first saw the posting on facebook asking for prayers for you guys. Just wanted to let you know that I, too, am praying that God will be with you guys and bring you peace in a time of such uncertainty. I have also passed on the word to a few friends asking them to do the same. After reading this posting I just felt that I should leave a comment that your "midnight bark" has even made it all the way up to WI. I will continue to pray and send good thoughts Samuel's way.
Laura Eden Axline
Sarah...continuing in prayer for you, Michael, and Samuel. You are an amazingly strong woman and what an example of standing on your faith in Christ! You are an inspiration to us all. Sending prayer, love, and happy thoughts your way. Keep fighting Samuel! --Love Tabby
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