Friday, July 24, 2009

Update

It's been a trying day, but the Lord is faithful in all. As I mentioned in the last post, Joshua had and continues to have difficulty breathing, with low oxygen levels and increased effort. Therefore, he was transferred to the Neonatal ICU today for further care. He is now on a device called CPAP which basically helps blow oxygen into his nose a little more forcefully and thus expanding the lungs and helping decrease the effort he's having to put into breathing. He has also been started on antibiotics basically "in case" he has an infection like pneumonia, which is questionable at this point. He will hopefully start getting some feedings tonight if his respiratory status remains stable. It seems like he may end up being here for several days.
Regardless, we are having a trial, which we count as joy, knowing that the testing of our faith produces steadfastness, and eventually perfecting and sanctifying all of us (James 1:3-4). We believe God will answer our prayers, and those uttered on our behalf (...and pray for one another, that you may be healed. the prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. James 5:16). He is faithful, and will surely do it, for His glory.

2 comments:

Colby Family said...

Congrats Casey and Sarah! We will be praying for little Joshua. Good name by the way (that's my little brothers name who is in Liberia serving the Lord right now)! Keep us posted!

Scruggs said...

Love the pictures, he does look big :) Please keep us posted on how all of you are doing...
Love from all the Scruggs

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