Day 113 - October 6 - A new week
Well, it's Monday morning, and we are in the process of getting another week started - Cherié's getting ready to head up to see Connor, Joélle's been at work since 0530, and I'm trying to get something up on the blog before I head to work for the day. First, I wanted to say "thank you" for all of your words of encouragement to Joélle yesterday. She had a great day with her brother and a number of friends who came up to the hospital yesterday afternoon. We spent a few hours together outside under a gazebo, having pizza and cake, opening presents, and generally laughing and having a good time. Since Joélle and Connor are so close, they have many, many friends in common, and so it was pretty much just a great family time with the addition of all our surrogate children.
Children, hah. They're all around 20 years old - some "children"!
After everyone went home, Connor and I spent the evening watching TV and reading together. He had another episode of hypothermia and brachycardia, with his temp dropping to 95.3 and his heart rate slowing again to the low 50s. We were able to arrest it sooner this time and so it wasn't as severe, but still...
This week will be a big push of efforts for us - more paperwork, construction issues on the house, inspections from the equipment providers, tests to see how we're progressing in our ability to care for the boy - added, of course, to all our "normal" responsibilities to family, work, and everything else. I use the word "exhausted" a lot, but it seems to be the only word that really describes our physical state. We continue to step forward, but in many senses it's really more plodding than stepping!
Thank you for your continued prayers. My prayer for you all this week is that you would have a glimpse of understanding into how God is working in your own lives through all of this, and that you would have reason to praise Him for it.
Eric
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Hi Tex & Cherie - I can't imagine the pressure you must be feeling as you prepare to bring Connor home, and yet the peace there will probably be in no longer having to conduct your life from a hospital. Sounds like you are getting lots of support on all fronts. Wish I were closer to help out...but I'm with you in spirit. Thinking of you always.
Lisa S.
This blog is an encouragement and a huge tool in my life to be more introspective as to how God is working in it. You have no idea how many times a day I check in on you guys and heck....I don't even personally know you. But it is great to know that we are tied as brothers and sisters in the Lord and that HE hears my prayers for you all.
My prayer, besides the usuals, is that tonight, you ALL have sweet and pleasant dreams.
Claudia in Norco
Claudia
I have not posted very often (ok, only once!), but I just wanted to let you know that I read the blog daily and I pray for you daily. Also my students at Baptist Christian School in Hemet, CA are updated from time to time and we remember you in our class prayer time.
God will continue to bless!
Mark Best (father of Michael Best from MBI)
I awoke with Connor on my heart early this morning and enjoyed such a sweet time of prayer for him. I prayed and dozed and prayed and dozed for about 3 hours and each time I was acutely aware of the tender mercies of our God. Here it is evening and you are all on my mind again; I pray that you will know His peace and perfect timing and that Connor will be perfectly ready for the journey back to your home.
Just wanted to check in and let you know that God is working in our lives because of Connor. He has become a household name, I am sure in many more homes than just our own. We check this blog all of the time, so please know that all of your efforts are appreciated and that we are praying for you all!
Praise God for His goodness...Cheryl
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