Day 401 - July 21 - Lungs
Well, we continue to swing in a hammock of prayer offered up by folks who love us. I started to say "rest in a hammock of prayer", but upon reading it I realized that I've never actually been able to do that - hammocks always feel so unstable that I haven't been able to attain that cartoon-ideal concept of sleeping the day away in a hammock - I'm always a little afraid I'm gonna fall right out! Which, ironically, is a much better word picture for this situation anyway!
I often wish that somehow we were so self-capable that we didn't need anyone to pray for us, but while that might sound ideal, it's actually an admission of my pride. My self-image gets a little out of shape when I'm forced to rely on other people, so these last 13 months have given me plenty of room for improvement!
Anyway, to get to the real point of this post, we (once again and continually) need your prayer for the boy. Over the last few weeks, his capability to stay oxygen-saturated has been slowly lowering. We used to see his O2 saturation in the high 90s all the time, but lately we've been having a hard time getting it over 95. The lower it goes, the worse Connor feels, and obviously too low is hecka bad.
It's not as if he's about to pass out all the time, but rather that because of the lower numbers we can see that this trend is forming for some unknown reason.
We know he has damaged lungs from his two bouts with pneumonia in Fresno. We also know that both he and Cherié have been having a bit of a reaction to the haboob of privet pollen that's been blowing through Morgan Hill lately. But whatever the reason, the result is that he's having some difficulty getting enough oxygen into his system. So I wanted to request that you be praying specifically for this, and lift him up that he might get the oxygen he needs.
Also, please be praying for us today as we venture to San Francisco this evening. Connor and Josh are going up to see a concert, and Cherié and I are going to take a few hours for dinner in the area while we wait for the boys to finish the show. Because Frisco is 70 miles from home and the venue isn't in the greatest part of town, we would appreciate you lifting us up.
God bless y'all for still being here.
Love,
Eric
PS - "haboob" - (hə-bōōb') n. A penetrating sandstorm or dust storm with violent winds, occurring chiefly in Arabia, North Africa, and India.
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Gracious Father,
Thank you for this day and for all your blessings. I lift up Connor today and ask your blessings to abound. Father, stabilize his oxygen and increase his strength. As they plan to travel today I ask for not only travel mercies, but complete fun and rejuvenation. For Connor and his parents. Thank you Father that we can come to you anytime and you are there. I praise your holy name.
In Jesus name,Amen
Hey guys - Hopefully it's just the pollen that's causing the 02 problems and it settles down soon. Seems it's been a bit of a long allergy season with the longer spring weather this year. Hope Connor and Josh have a grand time at the concert and you and Cherie enjoy an evening together. Thinking of you always. Lisa S.
I actually knew what a haboob is! (One of those odd words I've collected over the years.)
Have a great time up in SF. I'll be praying for your safety, R&R as you and Cherie spend a few hours alone, and for Connor's O2 sats to stay up.
Love you guys...
Jenann
Your blog today was just another reminder to us of what a struggle it must be to keep Connor's body in balance. Sometimes when I read about how he is doing and what everybody is up to, I think I forget about all the difficulty. Still thinking of all of you, still praying.
-Gina Vaiana
Morgan Hill
hope you had a great time in S.F. My daughter & I were there to see a play on Tues. night, as well--also not in the best part of town (Market St.) but did have a nice Italian dinner and good night's stay.
will continue to pray for Connor's 02 sats. I hope that the damage from the pneumonia isn't permanent --would wonder about an inhaler to open things up if it is allergies / asthma (?) just a tho't...what does his pulmonologist say?
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