Day 106 - September 29 - One step forward...
I just got the word from Cherié that, after a shower this afternoon, Connor will be officially cleared of MRSA!
Thank you so much for your prayers in that regard. Being cleared will be a great blessing for all of us - for Connor in that he can more easily have visitors, move in and out of his room, and interact with the other patients, and for us, because we won't have to wear the yellow smocks anymore. Trust me, that's an improvement!
Connor also begins a rigorous set of treatments this evening, continuing through tomorrow, to ensure his lungs are at their best capability for the surgery and weaning process starting Wednesday. His fever is down. We continue to pray that God will get Connor off of the ventilator permanently, and we pray that if it's necessary for the boy to have this surgery, that he would be physically fit for it when the time comes.
Finally, another prayer request. It's possible that we may be thrust into the media spotlight because of this surgery. Please be in prayer that we would accurately and effectively reflect Christ in anything we say or do. We want to glorify Him in any exposure this brings us, and we also desire to have wisdom regarding what exposure the media might be able to bring to this blog. Please be in prayer about that for us...
Love y'all,
Eric
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This is great news and certainly cause for tremendous thanks to God! Connor, I can't even begin to know the terrors you experience moment by moment when you contemplate lack of control about your circumstances--but, if you stop and think about it, none of us really has much control about anything in this world. You are being taught something here about absolute submission--to be needy in ways that are foreign and distasteful to you. You can't grab back what is submitted, you just have to exercise trust. The rest of us try, with varying degrees of success, to lay down our sense of control of things and submit all of that to God; it seems to me that we often grab back what we offered because we so want to control it again. So I think of you as a sort of pioneer--someone who has had that decision made for him for the moment and who must react and respond to it. All along you have done a remarkable job of consistently praising God and deferring to His lordship--and you have inspired, encouraged and confronted us with this response! It is my prayer for you that you will cement your resolve to trust God no matter what is happening around you, no matter the results of tests, challenges, etc. Because lots of us know how to submit a little--through you, many of us are getting a glimpse of and learning how to submit all.
May God strengthen your heart, mind, and body in perfect accord with His will!
Praise God! This is just wonderful news. Connor you must be so pleased.
Allejuia! That is awesome news-1 step at a time. We will keep praying and praising God.
Love,
The Coleman's
Hey you's guys,
When and if you face the media, you won't be alone. He will guide your words and actions as I know you will certainly allow him to.... remember, :
"As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, both now and forevermore." PSALMS 125:2
and every victory, no matter how small we may think it is, is PROGRESS. xxxooo
with Love and Prayer,
JD+1
Wow, reading about Connor's progress reminds me of a game I used to play with my sister, Kim. It is called, "Mother, May I?"
During this game, my sister would make a request for me to take two big steps, then I would say, "Mother, May I?" She'd say, "Yes, you may."
Sometimes, she would make me take steps forward, but sometimes (to make the game last longer) she would make me take a couple steps back.
It would always be discouraging when she did that because I wanted to get to the finish line and win. No matter how many steps back she would make me take, I would eventually take the steps to make it to the end and win the game.
That's how I feel when I read about Connor's progress. There are times when I hear about the steps back, that I want to sigh in discouragement, but reading posts like this change that.
I believe eventually he will "win." I pray for it. I just need to learn to have patience for it too. :)
In this case, it's "Father, may Connor?"
We are so excited about what God is doing! Connor, here is a big hug WITHOUT the gloves and yellow gown. :) We know that God will give you all the words to say and that you will honor Him. The Robinsons continue to pray for you all!
Kristie
That is such great news, I am so so happy to hear that you know long have to have that worry on your chest any longer. Your all in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you Cherie as you know and would love to come see you and Connor again when the time is right for you both. Keep me posted! Love you! Stay strong! xxoo...Sara
Praise God! Thank you dear heavenly Father for cleansing Connor's body of MRSA's. Thank you for giving Connor the ability to visit with friends, family, the staff and other patient's and their families so he can glorify you! Thank you dear Father for the blessing of insurance and the approval for surgery. Thank you Jesus for the helping hands in the additions to make Connor's home accessible to him. Heavenly Father, I lift Connor up to you, oh Lord, and humbly request you place your healing hands upon him and restore his health. May you place a screen of protection around Connor so that the enemy does not gain access to Connor's heart, mind or soul. Pleae, oh Father, breathe encouragement into Connor and show him the blessing he's been to me . . . I ask this in Jesus' precious name.
I just came across this site and wanted to share briefly. I broke my neck (C 4-5) 34 years ago in a diving accident when I was 15 years old. I did 7 months of rehab at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. For the first four months, I was on a respirator, but through hard work, scary moments, great support, and devotion I was weaned off just in time for a two day release for Christmas at home. I am now working full time for a county government social services program and living in a very fulfilling life. For the past 34 years, I have received tremendous support from family, friends, and others, which has been critical to my success. It is obvious that Connor has an incredible family and outstanding friends. My prayers and good thoughts are with Connor, his family, and all involved support him.
Connor,
I am doing the dance of joy!! You are continually in my thoughts and prayers.
Praises to God Almighty for his power! Praise God for not having to watch you all wear YELLOW LOL!! Love you all!
Evalena
This is to the anonymous guy who posted above about being on a respirator for four months after his injury:
Thank you so much for posting your comment! This was very encouraging!!!!!!
The rest of us know and love the Williamsons, but cannot relate to their pain like you can.
Yippee! And other "y" words spelled backwards are...
yoj, as in "jump for" and "to the world"
yrotciv in Jesus
yrolg to God
(lol, a little humor never hurts)
Praise Yahweh! We love you Connor!
Thank you, Carolyn - you said it so incredibly well. I am learning about turning over control to the Lord through Connor's journey. Thank Tou Lord for Connor's healing of the "superbug" - that's a HUGE thing! And, thank Tou for continuing to bring special souls to this blog like the anonymous C4 angel who can really relate to the terror Connor is suffering right now....may Connor be encouraged that there is hope in this world, and especially that the HOPE is always JESUS! Keep your eyes focused on Him, Connor. He will be there by your side through all of this. And we will be praying you through it too! Love you!
CCC
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