A good day.
My day began by taking Sophia and our dog Jersey to the dog-run in Brooklyn Heights. Sophia loves going there and seeing all the other "puppy dogs". We then went to the playground where she had the place to herself. We walked home via the Promenade. We sat down on one of the benches and I pointed out the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge to her. I asked her if she was ready to go home. She responded by saying "maybe later."
I had the afternoon shift with Ira. The nurse and I put Ira on the nasal cannula and then got him a special stroller. I took him for a walk around the NICU. All the nurses wanted a glimpse of Ira as he made his first stroll. We then went back to the room where Ira stayed off the CPAP for two hours. He took 25 cc of a bottle from me with no problem. And then he fell asleep.
It was a good day indeed.
My day began by taking Sophia and our dog Jersey to the dog-run in Brooklyn Heights. Sophia loves going there and seeing all the other "puppy dogs". We then went to the playground where she had the place to herself. We walked home via the Promenade. We sat down on one of the benches and I pointed out the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge to her. I asked her if she was ready to go home. She responded by saying "maybe later."
I had the afternoon shift with Ira. The nurse and I put Ira on the nasal cannula and then got him a special stroller. I took him for a walk around the NICU. All the nurses wanted a glimpse of Ira as he made his first stroll. We then went back to the room where Ira stayed off the CPAP for two hours. He took 25 cc of a bottle from me with no problem. And then he fell asleep.
It was a good day indeed.
posted by jch at
9:22 PM
10 Comments:
Way to go, Sweet, sweet boy! Love you.
Gram
Wonderful! Little Ira must have loved to stroll the halls for the first time with Dad. Love hearing about these good days.
I am so glad for your good day! That is great news. Now I must respond to the previous blog.
Wow. I cannot believe (and yet I have experienced) some people's theology. I recall very easily the comments (most well- intended) from folks as we were trying to have a baby. They ranged from "you just need to relax" to "try standing on your head" to, and here's my favorite, "you must not have learned the lesson God wants you to learn yet". We found that people didn't know what to say, so they just said whatever popped in their head. I have spent the last several years trying to convince people NOT to do that.
Not only that, but I never understood people who were upset at me for screaming at God. Like a previous poster said, He is big enough to handle whatever I've got. And seriously, you don't have to look far in the Psalms to find some serious doubting of God, some serious ranting, and some serious questioning of the fairness of it all. That was my comfort in those days- the words of David. A screamer, a doubter, and a man after God's own heart.
I guess I have gone on my rant long enough, just let me say, do not be discouraged by these people's comments. You are not showing a lack of faith here. Quite the contrary.
Keep it up.
Lisa C
I am so glad for your good day! That is great news. Now I must respond to the previous blog.
Wow. I cannot believe (and yet I have experienced) some people's theology. I recall very easily the comments (most well- intended) from folks as we were trying to have a baby. They ranged from "you just need to relax" to "try standing on your head" to, and here's my favorite, "you must not have learned the lesson God wants you to learn yet". We found that people didn't know what to say, so they just said whatever popped in their head. I have spent the last several years trying to convince people NOT to do that.
Not only that, but I never understood people who were upset at me for screaming at God. Like a previous poster said, He is big enough to handle whatever I've got. And seriously, you don't have to look far in the Psalms to find some serious doubting of God, some serious ranting, and some serious questioning of the fairness of it all. That was my comfort in those days- the words of David. A screamer, a doubter, and a man after God's own heart.
I guess I have gone on my rant long enough, just let me say, do not be discouraged by these people's comments. You are not showing a lack of faith here. Quite the contrary.
Keep it up.
Lisa C
I am so glad for your good day! That is great news. Now I must respond to the previous blog.
Wow. I cannot believe (and yet I have experienced) some people's theology. I recall very easily the comments (most well- intended) from folks as we were trying to have a baby. They ranged from "you just need to relax" to "try standing on your head" to, and here's my favorite, "you must not have learned the lesson God wants you to learn yet". We found that people didn't know what to say, so they just said whatever popped in their head. I have spent the last several years trying to convince people NOT to do that.
Not only that, but I never understood people who were upset at me for screaming at God. Like a previous poster said, He is big enough to handle whatever I've got. And seriously, you don't have to look far in the Psalms to find some serious doubting of God, some serious ranting, and some serious questioning of the fairness of it all. That was my comfort in those days- the words of David. A screamer, a doubter, and a man after God's own heart.
I guess I have gone on my rant long enough, just let me say, do not be discouraged by these people's comments. You are not showing a lack of faith here. Quite the contrary.
Keep it up.
Lisa C
Sorry for the duplicates. Not sure how I managed that!
LC
Joe, keep questioning. I am reminded of the words to the old hymn...God Moves In A Mysterious Way.
Blind unbelief is sure to err and scan his work in vain. God is his own interpreter and he will make it plain.
grace and peace, Julie
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Praise God for a good day!
We love you.
We believe in His Almighty power.
Joe & Laura:
I have been keeping up with your blog but not responding, and now I cannot help but respond. First, I want you to know that you and baby Ira have been in my prayers and thoughts throughout this process. I keep thinking of the precious young couple taking off for NY with such hopes and dreams. Now your life seems topsy turvy, and as your blog says, "You have more quetions than answers." My heart just absolutely breaks with yours. I have often wondered how I would respond and what my faith would look like in the midst of a crisis, and I don't think anyone can actually predict that until the time comes. I don't have any golden nugget of wisdom for you...I guess I just wanted to tell you that there are so many people being touched by Ira's situation. It stirs a new evaluation and analysis within many of us to dig deeper into our faith and get more real with what we know of God. He is a serious God; I agree with you in your July 2 post, Joe, but also strive to see Him clearly as ABBA, your Heavenly Father who cares as much (if not more) about Ira as you and Laura do. I can only encourage you to keep looking upward, as hard as that is with a difficult situation that draws your eyes horizontally. You will remain in my constant thoughts and prayers.
In His love,
Gaynor Lubojasky
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