A dear friend who is seven/eight months pregnant and has her own two year old volunteered to watch Sophia today so that Laura and I could spend time with Ira together. We owe this friend in a big way!
Ira is doing well. Laura and I, for the first time, are able to talk about a future with Ira. Things have been so tenuous that we haven't been able to see that far ahead. But now that Ira is continuing to get better Laura and I have to think about welcoming him into our home.
Besides little bootties to keep his feet warm in the hospital Laura and I have not bought a thing for Ira. No clothes, no diapers, no car seat, no toys to call his own, no nothing. Some might think this unpreparedness is a lack of faith. For Laura and me it is simply a case of only being able to think about one thing at a time.
We're not stressed about this. We still have plenty of time as one of the surgeons keeps reminding us, "we still have a long road ahead." I long for the day that he comes home.
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Pray for Baby Alex on Saturday morning. She is Ira's new roommate and is having her CDH repair on Saturday morning. They are a sweet family and Baby Alex is doing quite well. Her hernia is not severe.
They immediately recognized Laura and me because we were already in the NICU when they took their tour of the NICU five and a half weeks ago. Ira was on ECMO and the Dr. who was giving the tour pointed Ira out and the ECMO. They said that they were glad that we were still around. We are too!
Ira is doing well. Laura and I, for the first time, are able to talk about a future with Ira. Things have been so tenuous that we haven't been able to see that far ahead. But now that Ira is continuing to get better Laura and I have to think about welcoming him into our home.
Besides little bootties to keep his feet warm in the hospital Laura and I have not bought a thing for Ira. No clothes, no diapers, no car seat, no toys to call his own, no nothing. Some might think this unpreparedness is a lack of faith. For Laura and me it is simply a case of only being able to think about one thing at a time.
We're not stressed about this. We still have plenty of time as one of the surgeons keeps reminding us, "we still have a long road ahead." I long for the day that he comes home.
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Pray for Baby Alex on Saturday morning. She is Ira's new roommate and is having her CDH repair on Saturday morning. They are a sweet family and Baby Alex is doing quite well. Her hernia is not severe.
They immediately recognized Laura and me because we were already in the NICU when they took their tour of the NICU five and a half weeks ago. Ira was on ECMO and the Dr. who was giving the tour pointed Ira out and the ECMO. They said that they were glad that we were still around. We are too!
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Isn't it amazing how and when and where God calls us to minister? Always where He needs us, and where we think that we are the weakest and least capable. I am so glad that He is in control of my life, and not me. Continuing to pray for and love you all. Keep talking to God and each other about those future plans with Ira! Kaki
We are ecstatic and elated to hear you speak of your future with Ira! What a great blessing that God has granted you because of your steadfast faith and continuing service and ministry to others who are now facing some of the same struggles and challenges that you guys have gone through. No doubt, it is still going to be a "long road ahead", but this latest report on what you and Laura are thinking about is the greatest news we could hear! You are truly amazing, and your lives, even in the midst of everything that's been going on, continue to reach out and teach us all about depending TOTALLY on Him, and forgetting about the "petty" things in life like car seats, diapers, etc. Remember the movie with Billy Crystal and Jack Palance and Jack Palance held up one finger and said, "life is about one thing, and if you can figure that out, well...." Don't worry about thinking about just one thing right now, because believe me, there will be plenty of times when Ira gets to be older when that "one thing" will multiply into thousands of "one things". Won't that be fun?
Give Sophis a big hug from her cousins and relatives in Abilene and tell this special friend who's keeping Sophia how much we love her and appreciate her too!
Our prayers are with Baby Alex and his parents!
Love ya,
SL
Healing power of Jesus' name fall afresh on Alex. Healing power of Jesus' name fall afresh on Alex. Touch him, move him, hold him, love him. Healing power of Jesus' name fall afresh on Alex.
Praying for Baby Alex alongside baby Ira-may they be comforted by one another's angels as they grow each day; may love surround those two in staggering quantities; may the healing power of Jesus Christ fall on and fill up both of them so that they will be able to grow up with an incredible story to tell others of Jesus' love and faithfulness through hardships.
Our prayers today are with Ira's continuing improvement, for baby Alex as she undergoes surgery, for Sophia that she may soon have the opportunity to be "big sister," and for you, Laura and Joe, that "the long road ahead" will not be so long and will be full of the joy and happiness that will come as you prepare to welcome Ira home. We love you so much and truly appreciate the love and concern you have shown to all of us by sharing what is on your heart each day. Aunt Jackie
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