Friday Morning
Is it Friday? I've lost track as I'm sure many of us have. Donnie Carroll just called me and had spoken with Elaine. Jack has had a hard night. His poor little tongue is still swollen and causing all kinds of trouble with him not able to keep down medicine or food. They have said that because the tongue is a muscle it will take several days for the swelling to go down! :-( Because trying to get any response out of him causes him to be so agitated, they are going to try to just leave him alone to get some rest today.
They have not heard from Dr. Price, but different doctor(s?) came by this morning and were very encouraged by the MRI from yesterday.
Pray that he does get rest and that it is 'mending rest' that mends his little body. Continue to pray for Rob, Tammy, and Elaine as they keep Jack at peace while at his bedside.
They have not heard from Dr. Price, but different doctor(s?) came by this morning and were very encouraged by the MRI from yesterday.
Pray that he does get rest and that it is 'mending rest' that mends his little body. Continue to pray for Rob, Tammy, and Elaine as they keep Jack at peace while at his bedside.
Comments
Roxanne
I am several days behind in my reading of 40 Days, but the part that I am reading is about community and it's amazing to read about what God's ideal of church family is supposed to be, all the while we are experiencing it first hand. You all have been the sermon, and we have heard you loud and clear and love you for it.
ROB MARCELAIN
Love ya,
Rene
Avis & Don Waldrop
Thank you so much for keeping us updated on Jack's healing process. It helps to have specific needs to pray for and makes all of us who cannot be there with you feel feel like we are serving a purpose.
We do not want one single need to go unmet whether it be a physical need, emotional need, financial need or prayer need. So, continue to lean on all your brothers and sisters during this time of need.
The Smyser family
Craig, Shellie, Brittany & Ashley
I, personally, had brain surgery this past December. The many prayers for me worked and I know that they will be answered by God for Jack. The remaining unremoved cancer in my brain were treated by radiation that, as I was told, caused the cancer's DNA to change and then it destroyed itself by eating itself (self destructs). God does listen and responds to our prayers.
Chuck Matlack, Kim Matlack's Dad.
Well they have added some more meds to Jack's menu. Some to sooth his tummy, some more to help him with the pain...He just had an xray to see where the feeding tube is in his stomach, they will move it around to bypass his stomach and go straight down the next area, maybe he can get some nutrition that way. He will have another xray after they move the tube, to check it has gone to the correct spot.
A nurse, or attending, or fellow, or practitioner... told me the other day that although the text book recovery is about 3-4 days till they feel better, she has never seen it work that way. She said the kids either bounce back right away, or it takes about 7-10 days. I think we are on the slow route. Although the route is slow, the docs are not worried about his progress. We are looking forward to seeing DJ and Sophie and some more family today.
Thank you for your prayers and keep lifting my sweet Jack up to our Father in heaven. I know that each time he hears a prayer for Jack he shoots more power his way. Thanks again.
Love to you all.
I'm so sorry about Jack's tongue. It is frustrating how sometimes a surgery is not so bad but the "little" things that go with it are. I will keep praying that his tongue gets better very fast so life will seem better to him. Elijah was in the hospital a lot when he was little because of his asthma and he was the best patient and did everything the doctors and nurses wanted without complaint, but when the machines would keep on beeping or the iv port hurt or his hands shook so much from the meds that he couldn't play a game he could come unglued. One time in the night, just as we would dose off to sleep again a machine just wouldn't stop going off beeping, beeping, beeping. Elijah rose up on his elbows, glared at the machine, and said, "If I had my Super Soaker, I'd BLAST that thing." I wanted to go buy him one right then!
Tammy, your note last night was so touching. I was reading along outloud to Kris and the boys, but I had to stop when I got to the singing part because I was in tears. Thank you for sharing that special sweet story with all of us. I know God is even now using your most difficult time to teach others as they see Jesus in you, Jack, and your whole family. May God contine to bless and keep you.
Love,
Kris, Sarah, Elijah & Joseph
I grow more aware of God's love for His children because of the devotion of parents like you.
I spent ONE-NIGHT as "Mom" to Kauy and Makaley...WOW! I called just to thank my mom for the time she must have spent at McDonalds' playground.. and it was at McDonalds where I saw DJ and Sophie who miss you all but are being taking care of VERY well.
Aunt Tamara- You DEFINITELY deserve praise and will be lifted up in prayer for keeping things going here in Abilene!
I know God will bring Jack back to Abilene to enjoy a happy meal and play with his friends very soon!
May each of you find rest in the Lord as He brings peace to you and all parents who live out Jesus' love EVERYDAY!
Blessings,
Jennifer Ross
I am so relieved that Jack is doing better and his prognosis is so great. Isn't God faithful!! Our God is an awesome God and He loves His children with a jealous heart. I know God has been at work in all of this and will continue to bring Jack to complete recovery and healing. My prayers are for all of you--for peace, comfort,and strength.
Much love,
Jeanne Killough
Grants, New Mexico