Feb. 19
Matthew 14:29-31 "Come," he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?"
At the beginning, when we were in the ICU, these verses helped me a lot. How quickly I forget, as the "wind" gets stronger and it gets harder to go on, I take my eyes off of Jesus and I sink, and sink fast. Jesus help me to focus on you and your words and your promises...'catch me by the hand' and forgive me for my doubt. Please be strong for me when I am weak
Night Update:
I'm back:) A few days of feeling sorry for us and being depressed are over...the devil has taken enough--we can't give him our hope and faith and will--I refuse to. I know I can speak for my husband as well on this one. Pray with us in faith friends, for God to do the impossible. If we believe in HIS word then we know God is our healer, our comfort, our ALL. I certainly didn't choose this for our life, but I am choosing to trust in GOD no matter what happens. Thank you for those of you who have been praying for Casey and I specifically for doubt that we let creep in...I know I felt your prayers...God answered them. "He reached down from on high and took hold of me; HE drew me out of deep waters." Psalm 18:16 (thanks Amber for always 'versing' me when I need it most:)
Liam has not been sleeping well at night and then wanting to sleep all day. Today the therapists needed to meet with Liam 1 hour total each (3 hours). I made sure he was up for everyone of them and am happy to announce that he survived and was up for all 3 different hours:) I let him take his regular 3 hour afternoon nap and a couple of short cat naps...so here's to hoping/praying for a good night sleep for him tonight!!!
Good news for the day (I'm going to make sure I post at least one of these a night from now on:) Liam finally took a small drinks of juice from a cup--this is a big deal and the first time since this whole thing happened! Praising God for that...
Prayer requests: Sleep for Liam tonight, for Liam to continue to EAT EAT EAT and DRINK DRINK DRINK and get that annoying tube out of him!! Please pray for him to not cry through physical therapy and to maybe even enjoy it...and of course the miracle we are crying out for many many many times a day "Lord...PLEASE restore our son to perfect health in the name of Jesus...Allow his eyes to see and his ears to hear...please! We give you all the glory and again thank you for all you have done so far and all that you are going to do!!"
Feb. 20
Night Post: Praises: my hubby made it back safe (icy/snowy roads) and we get to all be together for a few days...I love that man and am thankful for him:) Liam completed all his therapies (grumpy during them but at least awake). Liam slept steady till 4 in the morning...that doesnt sound good but is progress! fun part-during his bath Liam took the wash cloth and tried to wash his hair and leg like he used to-more signs of 'Liam' showing through. *b4 bed we got to hang out together as a family...Liam seemed very content. When we put him in his crib he usually goes right to sleep..well tonight Liam felt our hands and faces and could tell us apart...he was happy and trying to chat...words that were clear "momma" "no" "dad" "go away (casey was tickling him..haha)" and we both thought he said "put it on" when he took off my bracelet and was trying to put it on him. So thankful for signs tht keep popping up that Liam's personality is trying to come out...and he remembers us:) *thankful for confirmation of healing from prayers and words that were given to us in a time tht we needed to hear ... prayer requests: safe travels for family, for Liam's brain to keep healing, for more joyful moments, for liam to not get so upset during PT, for him to eat,and of course please believe and pray with us for a complete healing and reatoration! Love you Jesus...Lord, please continue to call your people to prayer!!
Feb. 21
*Night Post*
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11
-Peace today...a peace only God can give in a place/situation like this. God is with us, he has a plan-"a plan to prosper us and not to harm us a plan to give us hope and a future" God's not done with our boy...he has a plan for that sweet lil man and I for one am very excited to see how that plan unfolds:)
-another pretty good day for Liam...trying more foods (didn't say he liked them but he is trying them:) he pretty much likes fruits.
-taking awesome steps with the therapists today...they have been trying new strategies to help him feel more safe while walking (kinda scary for him since he can't see or hear) and it seemed to help today...he cried the whole time but not panicky crying or screaming mad crying. At one time he took 22 solid steps in a row! (he puts his hands on her shoulders and she walks backwards on her knees and holds him up a little by his chest) She said yesterday he was walking 25% on his own and today she said he was walking more than 50% on his own:) Go baby Go!
-Liam will be meeting with a deaf and blind specialist possibly tomorrow or the next day to work with him alongside of the therapists. I have heard she is very excited to meet and work with Liam...I am too--to help make this time easier for him (until of course his healing is complete:)
Prayer Requests:
-continued faith and belief for Liam's restoration
-eyes to see and ears to hear
-Complete healing for his brain
-comfort for Liam during all this...
-health and safety for our family
-Pray against doubt, fear, and worry
Thank you Jesus for being with my family. Thank you for drawing people closer to you through all this! Please use this situation for your Glory!
Feb. 22
Night post: Thankful stuff~ thankful for peace today...peace only God can give..without it I seriously would be a complete disaster and mess. Thankful for the good report from Liam's 'sodium' doct appt today...God is good. Thankful for the oatmeal Liam ate for breakfast ...he ate pretty good in general today. thankful Liam took steps today (with some help being held up) without hardly crying at all today!! *they are going to get Liam a walker type thing soon...not saying he can't walk on his own someday but since he seems to need the security of having someone right there because of his sight/hearing loss, it should be a good transition...*Blind and deaf specialist comes Friday and Monday to observe therapists to help come up with plans and to assist-so excited for this. **Prayer targets** -for Liam to eat a variety of food asap-for Liam to not freak out while working on sitting-for health for our family- for a happy positive day tomorrow-and the best for last: a complete restoration for our lil Liam:) God please use us and this situation to bring people to you! Thank you Jesus for calling your people to prayer! we love you.
From Liam's Daddy:
i know i have been off here for a few days....Liam had a great day today in therapy. he ate alot and was generally in a good mood! Liam started his day off sleeping with daddy for a few hrs in the am...he then woke up laughing and we played for awhile before they fed him!
James 5:7-20. I prayed today and asked for a word from him. I know I probably read these verses recently but I was told to read James 5 specifically. Well guess what God told me to be patient as the farmer is waiting for his crops..... So I am going to be patient no matter how much my heartbreaks no matter how painful and hard this is I have decided to be patient. I can't change anything except through the power of Christ. Keep praying.
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