more of the same
After an encouraging Friday in which we all got a little excited at Ira's progress - hence Laura's wide smile in the photo below - Ira went on to have a hard Saturday and Sunday. By "hard" I mean that he took some significant steps back. The details would bore you and I've found that I'm taking for granted that you know what I'm talking about when I say things like "his blood/gas results aren't coming back like we want them," etc. So I'll just say that Ira's fluctuating between being stable and unstable. He's making the nurses, doctors and respiratory therapists work hard.
Laura and I ache for our little boy. There is a constant pain that makes its home in the depths of our souls these days as its becoming increasingly difficult to see our son in the state he's in. We're desperately searching for that solid ground to stand on but the sadness that overwhelms us makes us wonder if we'll discover it.
Laura and I ache for our little boy. There is a constant pain that makes its home in the depths of our souls these days as its becoming increasingly difficult to see our son in the state he's in. We're desperately searching for that solid ground to stand on but the sadness that overwhelms us makes us wonder if we'll discover it.
posted by jch at
10:14 AM
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Be strong Hayes family.
The support of the world is beside you.
Stay strong Ira. You can do it.
xoxoxo
I hurt for him too. I know not in the same way you do, but I beg and plead with God to give you all the strength that you need to help him fight. And I praise Him for the wonderful day when there is another coming home video. I believe Ira opened his eyes to let yall know he loved you, he is fighting and to give you the strength that his little body has. It was his way of saying "hang in there guys, I am beating this thing."
Praying for a place for you to stand and feel peace.
Joe & Laura, This verse came to mind as I read your most recent post..."When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee; when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." Isaiah 43:2 As you journey through the waters and fires of this most difficult time, I hope that you find your footing in the prayers of those who love you so much. Stand on us... Just like God, we want to be with you in the water and the fire. We will continue to pray and have faith that God is able. Melissa
Dear Joe and Laura,
There are no human words to convey what so many of your friends and family in the Lord feel when we read your posts.
The words of Psalm 69 came to my mind as I ready your post:
"At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of thy steadfast love answer me. With thy faithful help rescue me from sinking in the mire; let me be delivered from my enemies and from the deep waters. Let not the flood sweep over me, or the deep swallow me up, or the pit close its mouth over me. Answer me, O LORD, for thy steadfast love is good; according to thy abundant mercy, turn to me. Hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in distress, make haste to answer me."
Know that you are not alone and that as stand by Ira you are upon Holy Ground.
Grace and Peace,
Brad Stevens
St. Louis, MO
I normally lurk and never post but I wanted to write now and say how truly brave I think all of you are.
Now that I am finally writing . . . so many things come to mind. What went through my mind when my mom shared the call she got from Laura's mom about the ultrasound and how unfathomably unfair it seemed then and still does.
Following Ira's journey as you guys wrestle with more ups and downs than I could ever imagine, I am humbled by your composure, endurance, faith, and love that has held you all together so far.
Each of you are often in my thoughts and prayers.
Allyson in California
Continuing to pray mighty blessings of strength, peace, hope, and healing for your family.
No matter what, we know that God holds Ira closely and tightly in His bosom, just as his parents hold him in their hearts. There is no better place to be.
May you be filled with God's peace.
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