June 12, 2021 Saturday Evening
I don't have much Steve update because I haven't talked to the doctor yet. They did take Steve for a CT scan last night. They were making sure there were no changes because they are looking at options for care. His heart rate has been high for days and there is an arterial flutter. This is dangerous because it can throw blood clots. They have not been able to put him on a blood thinner because of the bruising on the right side of the brain, they were afraid of causing bleeding. I'll update as we know. The praise is that he is almost off the BP med and he is maintaining that on his own, they were even able to come down on it during dialysis last night.
Kirsten and Kaiti visited with him yesterday and he was really sleepy most of the time. Riley and Adam went up today and said that he was very responsive to hearing voices and was pretty alert. We had lunch with Riley and Adam today! HUGE BLESSING! It was so cute to see them together. Adam is doing well, walking very slowly. He is a walking miracle and we are so very thankful. Riley wheeled him up to Steve's room and they stayed for a short visit before Adam needed to go home. Brain trauma and pelvic fracture are no joke and it was probably too much to do lunch and a hospital visit. They are home again and Adam is resting. Please continue to pray for his healing and restoration.
We had a family meeting last week and we decided that it was much less work, stress and expense to let go of our cute town house in Winchester, put everything in storage and just stay with Kristy and Steve Schnabel in Bluemont at least until Kaiti goes to Grace College in Indiana in August and until we get a clearer picture of what our needs will be in the fall. I am so thankful for the sweet family who owns the town house and their grace extended to us with a last minute change. It took a huge weight off my shoulder and our girls both are happy with the decision. Look out Schnabel retreat! Here we come! What a blessing!!
A dear friend sent a devotion that included some of these verses. They stirred my spirit and I dug a bit deeper in my Bible and in different versions.
Romans 8: 22-26,28 'For we know that the whole creation has been moaning together as in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only this, but we too, who have the first fruits of the Spirit [a joyful indication of the blessings to come], even we groan inwardly, as we wait eagerly for [the sign of] our adoption as sons—the redemption and transformation of our body [at the resurrection].
For in this hope we were saved [by faith]. But hope [the object of] which is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he already sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait eagerly for it with patience and composure. In the same way the Spirit [comes to us and] helps us in our weakness. We do not know what prayer to offer or how to offer it as we should, but the Spirit Himself [knows our need and at the right time] intercedes on our behalf with sighs and groanings too deep for words. And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. ' Romans 8:22-26,28
In the first part, I so identify with the groaning, the brokenness of this world, the life situations we go through, it would be awesome if Jesus would just come already and gather us to him in Heaven for everlasting life without tears, pain, loss, rejection and so much more that sin brought into this world. The second part about hope is so powerful. Hope isn't hope and isn't necessary if we can see it. I think of the lyrics of this song: "My hope is build on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness." I have to place my hope in Jesus, his life, death, and, resurrection. By His Word, I know that his heart is for ALL to come, to taste and see the goodness of The Lord. If I put my hope in Him, when I look back, I can see how He used the hard things and painful things for good. If I put my hope in things of this world or the thoughts of my mind, I will be disappointed much of the time. As I surrender, moment by moment all things to Him, I am not taken out of the pain of life, but I have hope and peace beyond understanding that super-cedes the depth of the fear, loneliness for my best friend, pain, and groans that have no words. My hope is in my Jesus, the road is long and sometimes tiring. Jesus is my strength, my peace, my breath. I know He is a God of miracles, I have seen many manifested in front of my eyes. I pray and know The Lord can in a moment rise Steve up like Lazarus. I am so thankful for him allowing me to see His wonder working power. Thankful that He is the same yesterday, today and forever. While I have both feet believing and knowing He can and see many signs that He is, I also know He is God and I am not. WOW what a blessing that I am not God! I look back and thank Him for not giving me everything I prayed for and closing doors I wanted opened and even waited for what seemed like it was the 11th hour or too late. His ways are always better. Rest.
I am so thankful for the nurses who loved on my sister, girls and Adam yesterday and today. So thankful for Dr. Lee who does her job telling us the hard stuff, and still keeps us focused and praising the steps forward of today. I am so thankful for friends giving of their time, love, resources, prayer and so many ways supporting us. I am so thankful for my family. God graciously gave me an amazing family and gave me the gift of Steve's family. We are so blessed. Please continue to pray for the patients and amazing health care workers of the ICU.
Comments
- Christine HuchthausenI am praying that you all would continue to see the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord.6/13/21
- Jeannine Santo ZupoMay God’s peace be yours today. Praying relentlessly for your family, Barbara, Brian, Carey Ann, Laura, Marty and the boys. And of course your girls, Adam and his family. Miracles and miracles, a million little miracles….1, 2, 3, 4…. I can’t even count them all.6/13/21
- Victoria MizerakLove love love! As He ministers His love to you, you minister HisLove to us. What a God we have! ❤️🙏🏽6/13/21
- Nicole HorschThank you God for being there in the hard decisions and for the family of friends you have given Heather to hold her arms up during this time!6/13/21
- Diana FletcherThere's nothing quite like moving in with an angel, so I know you guys are in a wonderful place for the next several weeks. He's guiding one step at a time. Thank you for the update!6/12/21
- Olawunmi Fajobisweet sleep :-*6/12/21
- Olawunmi Fajobisleep tight6/12/21
- Patrice SmithWe look forward to having you as neighbors! 😊6/12/21
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