Now that Jerard is home from the hospital, we are working on some 'normal' family things -
Kurt headed off for work this morning...."Bless his day, Lord."
I'm helping Mikayla get her room painted. We had started prior
to Jerard going in hospital for surgery but haven't been able to
finish yet....hopefully today though!!!!
Mikayla working on the edging.
Kirsten, playing with her hamster, Cookie.
Ben playing with his Bionicles....taking a break from his math and
cursive writing practice.
James, playing with toys. He loves to laugh!
Jerard getting physical therapy with Liziel. She's been his physical
therapist since we started getting PT for him. She is a blessing!
Ben likes to help with Jerard's PT. He is a good 'kuya' (older
brother) to Jerard.
Psalm 103: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!... so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.
For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.
But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children's children...
Kurt took a picture of Kirsten, Mikayla and I together the other morning before we left for church!
Jerard is back home now! No fever. Recovering well from surgery. He will see neurologist next week for check up and suture removal. Thank you for your prayers!
Well, the pediatrician wanted Jerard in for one more day......tomorrow we will check him out. (hopefully)
He has no fever. He seems healthy. We feel a bit frustrated by this extension.
The neurologist was ready to check him out today but we needed the pediatrician's approval too.
She wanted to observe him a bit longer due to the fever he'd just had for 24 hours.....
"restlessness and impatience change nothing except our peace and joy. Peace does not dwell in outward things, but in the heart prepared to wait trustfully and quietly on Him who has ALL things safely in his hands. 'Peace I leave with you; I do not give to you as the world gives' -
John 14:27 NEB quote from "Keep A Quiet Heart" by Elisabeth Elliott, page 135
Well, Jerard doesn't like to do things simply! He developed a fever last night and has had to stay in the hospital rather than be discharged. Pray for him as he is having some problems with his asthma. Thankfully the fever is going down tonight.
Not sure how long we will be in the hospital. Thanks for your prayers.
