Celebrating Love

Night post: Glad to have my hubby back:) missed him... Liam had a pretty decent day today...he got his new braces and shoes for his feet...they will give him the extra stability he needs for now to help him stand...we left them on him for a couple hours to help him get used to the feel of them and they didnt seem to bug him *speech therapy went good...he now gets a small smile on his face when we buckle him to his chair and the speech therapist gives him a spoon to hold (her sign to him it's time to eat). he eats like a champ anything fruity but we are trying to get him to try a variety of pureed food...so far he just likes fruit and sweet potatoes. we tried apple juice thickened a little with nectar and he could swallow it (from a spoon) well ...so far looks good for the swallow test on thursday! keep praying!! * OT today wanted to work on Liam feeding himself today...he fought it (battle of the wills:) but was able to feed himself applesauce a few times if she put the apple sauce on the spoon. wow! big steps for our boy! be praying this goes better each day as well. *it was fun to see Casey get to see all Liam's growth:) Casey and I are continuing to choose to keep our eyes on Jesus and focus on the day at hand and be thankful for every blessing and healing and positive steps...we pray continously for a full recovery for our sweet boy...I feel God is still telling us to 'wait'...and we are:) we are waiting with expectation of great things to come....this story isn't over! God's not done here:) Thank you Jesus for this great Valentines day with my boys. Thankful for a husband who's hope is in the Lord and who supports and encourages me...I love him like crazy:) Prayer targets: swallow test,eat variety of food, use of new braces for feet, continued peace and comfort and joy for Liam, and of course complete healing for his brain eyes and ears. thank u friends for praying without ceasing! we love u! (and thank you Jesus!)


Lam 3. Even when we are destroyed, defeated, sick, depressed, sad or hated it isn't over! God loves and cares for us! Whatever happens no one can take Gods love away! Keep your chin up God has not left you in your time of need! Seriously the dude won't turn his back on you ever, whatever you are going through.
Today I got to be with my family in Sioux Falls! I was able to see how far Liam has come in just a few days! I watched him actually use a spoon to feed himself! He needed some help to get pointed in the right direction but that's it! He likes when his daddy holds him almost as much as his daddy likes it! All the therapists tell me each day he has improved! Thank you god!
I tried to have a twilight movie night for sandy for valentines day. But our computer is pretty much dead now! Dangit I tried!
Keep praying for Liam this story isn't over! You guys are great remember Gods mercy is for everyone..........

Glory to the Lord

Night Post:
*Liam apparently got enough sleep yesterday because he was up and at 'em around 8 this morning.
*Another happy productive day of therapies.
*Everyday we see 'glimpses' of Liam trying to get out. His humor and his actions. This evening (for those of you who know Liam well will smile) I had Liam laying on his mat playing with his toys. He grabbed a toy, and put it up to his ear like a phone, and started jabbering:) The only words that are clear and meaningful right now are no, ouch/owy, and mom. Please pray for his mind to heal up so he can get out the words he has been trying to say.

I'm not ever going to say this is easy to see your baby going through this. It sucks...no better word for it. But I am praying, contiuously and fervently, for a complete recovery for our Liam. We are keeping our eyes on Jesus, our hope and our strength and our healer. Thankful for what God is doing and Excited to see what is yet to come!

If you remain in me and my words in you, you may ask whatever you want and it will be given to you. (John15:7)

Prayer Targets:
-Swallow test on Tuesday to be successful so we can start the process of weaning him off the food tube.
-For Liam to eat more of a variety of food and also to be able to drink.
-For him (well, and all of us) to stay healthy
-Complete healing for his mind, eyes, and ears
-Continued peace and comfort and laughter

James 5:14-16. The Lord asks us to pray and ask for healing he asks to pray and ask for forgiveness. Let's do it people! Let's not limit God in our hearts and minds! He can make Liam whole again! The prayer of the faithful is powerful! Let's be powerful!
Well today was my first days back on the "streets". Didn't get shot so it was a good day. It was good to see some friends and coworkers!
Liam was sleepy today. He slept alot. He likes baths apparently so my lil man is definitely still there!
Keep praying God ain't done!


Today is a day to thank God for everything. Thank you Lord for a family I don't deserve. Thank you for salvation and forgiveness I'm not worthy of. Thank you for your son God. People help me show people your love. Psalms 95
Going back to Sioux Falls after work tmrw. Can't wait to see my family! Keep praying.

Little Steps Forward- Big Miracles From Jesus

Night post: I just get a smile on my face as I think back on today and my heart is thankful. God answered specific prayers today! * Liam ENJOYED physical therapy today. his usual 15min tolerated session was stretched to an hour since he was doing so well. he laughed, and smiled, and tried to talk even during the hard parts like the therapists helping make him stand. he once rolled from his back to his stomach and tried to crawl on his own....it ended up being a scoot but he was trying to crawl:) While they were making him stand he initiated steps!! he hasnt done this until today! Please pray for another happy session tomorrow with growth!! *they made a cast of Liam's feet and legs today to make him a set of braces for his legs to help support him until he gets stronger*looks like we will be here about a month (whatever it takes!:) *I love his therapists and love that they already love Liam*speech therapy...ready for this?? he exceeded the week goal in one day! he finally kept opening his mouth for more food and loved it again...official swallow test will be next week sometime. *Bath time: loved it even more this time...i gave him a dixie type cup...right away he dipped it in the water and tried to throw it at me and laughed! that is so my Liam! little turkey:) *physical therapy month goal: sitting by himself, stand by self, take steps by self, move from laying to sitting, sitting to standing...our current week goal is to go from laying to sitting with him doing half the work and also sitting to standing...also for him to sit byhhimself with no help for 20 seconds...you can do it buddy! *soo many other good moments today...i got to hold him a ton today and they have me very involved in his therapies....seriously: what an awesome God we serve...this was all God today...we give YOU the glory Lord...believing and praying for more great things tomorrow for our Liam...thank u Jesus! Please continue to pray for his eyes and ears and mind! thank u friends!

Last Two Days of Positive Updates

2/9/12 Night Post: *some therapy sessions were good some not so good today...he is defianately getting stronger *gave him a REAL bath today..he smiled and splashed a little...I got to give him the bath but the OT therapist helped for the first one...he loved the bath(thts a huge deal since 2 other attempts at the sanford hospital he screamed the whole time) till i had to wash his hair and dry him off **Prayer targets** the feeding tube drives Liam crazy...please prayer for him to do well during speech therapy so we can get him eating food and get that tube out! * pray for him to stay calm and maybe even enjoy physical therapy * Pray for healing of the brain and for his eyes to see and ears to hear. * Liam keeps trying to talk but u cant make out the words he is saying...please pray that he can communicate with us and talk....JESUS: I'm sorry for the times I let my eyes quit looking to you and just looked at the situation...I choose to FIX my eyes on you and continue to trust you. I know the situation is hars but I also know that you are a BIG GOD who can do big things....Your word says "ask and you shall recieve" we are asking again for a complete healing for our sweet boy...Thank you Jesus!


Exodus 14. So there you are a life you are use to and you are resigned to the fact that life isnt going to change. Circumstances change and you end up in the desert between an ocean and 600 chariots that are coming to kill you. How does this happen? What now?
Well Exodus 14:14 says to let God fight for us! And God sure did, he parted the Red Sea!
When we have nowhere to turn, life is over and it is impossible. Let God fight for us! This has helped tonight because we have been feeling discouraged. We have to let God FIGHT for us. He has promised to be there for us! In Romans 8:26 the Lord says the Holy Spirit prays and groans for us when we are so weak that we don't know what to pray about!
Liam had an okay day of therapy. It is tough to see him crying and scared. I choose right know to let God fight for us, lord please let me feel you shine!
Please keep praying. Never ever give up!


Romans 4:1-8, 5:8/Psalms 32:1-6. So, you don't want to try this God thing because you have known Christians who were two faced. They said they where Christians but didn't act like it all the time. Well, guess what Christians sin. If they say they don't they are liars!
David was a man after Gods own heart and he did some bad things. Peter a man that walked with Jesus denied him! Both were forgiven and restored! The thing is we need to understand that forgiveness is for EVERYONE, now the longer your a Christian I would hope you can cut out some of the crap out of your life ( includes me). But it isn't a lightswitch. Now this isn't a free for all to be a dirt ball and just say you're a Christian, this needs to be a change in your heart.

2/8/12 Updates:
Read Romans 8:12-17 it refers to the holy spirit helping us with sin. Please remember only Jesus was perfect. No else can be without the forgiveness and redemption of God!
We moved to the rehab hospital today! Liam did awesome. My buddy laid on my chest for awhile today and he didn't want to move! I love him so much. He truly is a gift from God. We are seeing progress everyday!
Please pray for Liam's eyes and ears! He is still deaf and blind but I truly don't think God is done! Keep praying friends, God is real.


Night Update: Awesome day today...despite that, I felt attacked again (spiritually) like the devil wanted me to focus on doubt....rebuking that in the name of Jesus! I choose to look to Jesus like I have been...and give HIM praise for all he's done and will do...as a friend reminded me in a prayer for me today "HE will finish the good works he started!" amen! soooo....Here's all the good God did today and we give HIM the glory:) soo thankful: *I sat in a wheel chair and they put Liam in my lap as we made our way out of Sanfords childrens hospital to our car...Liam was soo comfortable with me holding him it was awesome:) *Casey took Liam from me and put him in the carseat...Liam didnt cry one bit...he sat peacefully in his seat the whole way to the rehab hospital (I sat in the back and rubbed his head:) *Best part yet...casey got him out of the car and held Liam like we used to-against his chest- Liam HELD onto him so Casey sat in a chair in Liams new room and just held him for awhile like that...melt my heart:) *they did a lot of physical therapy evaluations and asked a lot of questions to start to formulate a plan for therapy for Liam...the therapy team seemed like they will do a great job! soooo many other good moments today that if i shared them all this would be too long of a post (longer than usual anyway;) Prayer targets: Please pray for Liam to be able to see and hear so that he can see and hear his mommy and daddy (for other reasons too of course:), pray for wisdom for the nurses, doctors, and therapists....Please continue to stand with us in belief and prayer for a complete healing for our Liam! We thank You Jesus for

today...and for all you are doing and going to do!! What a mighty God we serve:)

TEAM LIAM T-SHIRTS FOR SALE

We are placing an order for team Liam t-shirts! I will need people to let me know how many they will be ordering and what sizes they will need. Sizes S-XL: $12.00
XXL: $13.50




They do not have children's sizes, but I am trying to find a place that we can get those. The picture above is what the shirts will look like, and the color burgundy is the color for Meningitis.

Payment: Once you place an order I will send you an invoice and there will be a link by which you can pay me by using pay pal, debit or credit card. I can not order shirts until I receive your payment. (sorry) The deadline for orders will be FRIDAY Feb. 17th! All payments MUST be received by then.


I am going through paypal and they will take $.30 per transaction. If people pay "together" there be fewer transactions, less transaction fees and more money raised for Team Liam!

Receiving Your Shirt: It will take 7-10 business days for the shirts to come in, then we will be shipping them to a contact person in each city: Rapid City, Brainerd, and so forth. We will let you know where to pick up you shirt when the time comes.

Please remember to give me your email address and a phone number so I can get in contact with you!

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Valerie Meyer



By: Valerie Meyer

THANK YOU JESUS

Night Post: Everyday just gets better and better--Praise God for answered prayer! God is working...healing...and moving in big ways in our Little Liam's life!! (and ours too:)
-Liam had no random 'freak out moments today', none.
-Liam had THREE physical therapy sessions today-most intense so far...he cried of course the whole time but not screaming. The therapists were all smiles with the progress he has made and how far he has come. (you can tell they really care about our Liam)
-Liam settled right down after therapy and let me rub his back/legs again and his head to comfort him while he rested in his crib (loved that!). -
-Liam's peditrician was very happy and positive when he came in tonight his words "Liam is just going to keep getting better more and more each day as his brain heals and calms down" (have I mentioned how much the staff here cares about Liam and us...they truly get excited as Liam does well)
-PIC line out tomorrow
-The feeding tube that we pulled back to his stomach seems to be taking well
-OFFICIAL MOVING DAY TOMORROW!!! around lunch time tomorrow we will be moving to the Children's rehab hospital!! Little nervous (something new) but super excited and thankful.
Thank you Jesus for the miracles and healing you are doing in our Liam...We give you the glory for it ALL! We are excited to see what you are going to do next!~
Prayer Targets: Continued healing for his brain, for his eyes to see and his ears to hear, continued comfort, for the move tomorrow to go smoothly and for us all to adjust to the change, for wisdom for all His doctors and nurses and therapists, for strength for Liam during his therapy. Thanks friends! Thank you Jesus for calling your people to pray! :)


‎1 corinthians 2:5. Man's wisdom will never understand God's power. We can try but it won't be understood! We need to understand that faith is key to this thing called Christianity. Faith is hard.....sometimes God shows himself to you and that makes it a little easier!
Friends, family know that we all need a savior to rescue us. Please don't write this off as ramblings of a mad man, the time is NOW. We need redemption. Search your soul if you don't know God let me show you what God has shown me.
I want to first thank the Lord for saving my son. Second of all I want to thank him for the healing I have seen before my eyes. Third of all I want to thank everyone for the continued prayers, encouragement and support. You guys are awesome!
Tonight is the last night Liam will be at Sanford's! We are moving to a rehab hospital! Seriously a month ago I was thinking about a funeral now I am in awe of Gods mercy and power! Jesus I thank you tonight with tears in my eyes, not of sadness but of joy!
Today I watched my son hold himself up in a crawling position. I watch him remember how to move to balance himself. I watched him laugh and smile. I watched him try to talk. I watched a miracle......thank you God. This will be used for Gods glory! Keep praying

God continuing to Heal

Night Post 2/6: "I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?' Jer. 32:27. (I have a good friend who texts me just the right verses I need at just the right times;) I can look back at today and say, "today was a pretty good day".
-Both physical therapy sessions went good. Liam didn't flip out like usual. He didn't LOVE it but he only whined/cried not scr...eamed. He is gett...ing stronger. He would also let the therapists hold him each time they gave him a 'rest' in between work.
-Speech therapy: did not go well today...he was pretty upset about it and did not want her to put anything in his mouth. (although whatever she did sneak in he could swallow it no problem but was mad about it)
-Doct and therapists agreed he is not ready for the official xray swallow test (behavior only) but they will try in a couple of weeks. They all agreed he does not need to be at Sandford's Childrens hospital for medical reasons anymore and that he is going to go to the children's rehab hosipital Wednesday (they can finish his 'weanings' there and the feeding tube).
-Feeding tube was pulled back from his intestines up to his stomach. So far so good with that! (please pray that he doesn't get reflux!)
-Liam had his 'moments' of irritability today but for the most part we were able to comfort him by rubbing his leg or back! Praise God for that!
-More smiles today and a lot of him investigating his crib by feeling everything around him. Heard a few giggles today and he tried to form words again, like he was trying to say something but couldn't.
-No signs that he can hear or see but his eye (the other one doesn't usually open) has been moving around a lot more.
-Liam now is grabbing things from his 'weak' hand and moving them to his 'good' hand and back-wow!!
Thank you Jesus...thank you.

Ephesians 2:1-10 Trying to clean/save yourself on your own without Christ is religion. Letting Christ help you is a relationship. The only one that can save you is God. Nothing we can do will work! Salvation is a gift not a wage we can't work for it! Thank you Lord for knowing how weak I am and paying the price I can't!
Liam had another good day! He was calm more then agitated. Smilies here and there! thank you for your healing God! Please keep praying for the healing to continue and that I can wrestle my little buddy again! I miss him so much. Some days my heart is so broken to see my son like this, but then I remember this story is not over. Never give up. Keep praying!