Day 27 - July 12 - Specific Prayer
This morning we went up to the boy's room to find him on the thumper - a machine that pulses air into his lungs to break up congestion. If I've told that to you before, please forgive me for repeating myself. I've got a brain like a strainer lately - I pour things in, but most of it drains out the bottom before I can use it.
Anyway, we sat with him for a while, talking quietly, trying to prompt a smile or laugh. it is apparent today that Connor is combating despair. I think that when he is less sedated, the enormity of his situation overwhelms him. He handles it better than I could, but you can see it in his eyes. I don't know - maybe I project some of my own emotion into what I see, but I see a look peeking out of his eyes that I often see in the mirror.
So today, I ask that you would be praying specifically that the Lord would strengthen and encourage Connor for the road he is on. Additionally, I am asking you to battle with us for Connor's lung function and capacity. In order to wean the boy off of the ventilator, he has to have the capability to draw 500ml of air on his own. His current level of function is on the order of 50ml. We are in need of miraculous intervention of an order of magnitude in order to get him off the respirator.
The doctors are skeptical that this can occur. My God is bigger than they are.
posted by Eric Williamson @ 10:15 AM
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You're right, God is bigger. We are praying for him, you, and your entire family.
The One who breathed life into Adam is capable; I pray that He strengthen Conner's heart, his lungs AND his spirit--and that He would hear our prayers for full funtion for this child of His--to His great glory.
Keep holding on, Connor, Eric, Cherie and Joelle--this Rock holds.
iamjustone
Yes, much bigger!
Ephesians 3:20- Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us!
Eric,
Yes, our God is bigger and He knows the doubts you have are heavy on your mind right now. But now is the time to hold fast to Him, and "do not lean on your own understanding, but in all things acknowledge Him, and He will make your path straight."
The armor that we are to have on, especially during these times when our heart aches and we feel helpless, is God's armor to protect us from Satan who wants to control our thinking.
So, stay strong and stand firm; and keep your chin up! You have a mighty host of angels - God's angels - standing watch over Conner!
MT
Charlottesville
I have personally witnessed God's majestic miracles he is able to do with lungs! My dad has had emphysema for over 40 years, he has less than 25% lung function, and has been close to death several times. The doctors have given up on him several times! Our prayers have been answered, and he bounces back and is still active at 73....God definitely knows how to heal the lungs...there's no magic medicine and no other explanation!
Keep the faith, God knows our hearts and Connor's heart.
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