Basic Health Update: Elias has Spina Bifida. He’s made it 6 months since he was born with only the initial medical intervention. From his birth story to present, his life reflects God’s miraculous healing hand in so many ways. Twenty-four hours after birth, Elias had surgery to close his NTD (neural tube defect), myelomeningocele. (an open wound exposing his lower …
To Us A Son Is Born (To Die) – Death: It’s What’s For Dinner (part 2)
Recall: Last time (see “Death: It’s What’s On The Menu”), as we dove into the topic of Easter, we looked at Job 40:15-24 and I asked you if anyone has ever told you that you look like you eat well. Or perhaps, “You have a big mouth.” Random, for sure. But it was different, and when it comes to celebrating …
Elias 3-4-5
Elias is 5 months! Somehow the last 3 months flew by!! Unfortunately, my good intentions didn’t lead to good results, so I’m playing catch up on the monthly updates for Elias. Here is a simple update of what those months looked like for us 🙂 Elias – 3 months: Weight: 16lbs. @ 3 months Elias LOVES to be held, loves …
Dr. Drool and Kitchen Laps
There’s nothing like starting off your day with a doctor and some drool. Yes, that was weird. More on that in a moment but first a little background detail: It has been a while since I have posted anything myself; I’ve just been riding the coattails of the wife lately. I knew life would be very different and even difficult …
Life With Elias!
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a week since we came home! Wow. We are so thankful to be on this end as we begin this journey as a family… NICU Life at the hospital was tough, but we definitely sensed the Lord’s presence in getting us through, especially with such a lack of sleep (being awakened every 2 …
Elias – Our Little Braveheart
They may take our sleep, but they’ll never take our FREEDOM!!! WE’RE HOME!!! We’re so happy. More details to come, but in a nutshell, we got discharged Friday night and have been basically sleeping and surviving since then. Many have or are asking about our current needs…at this point we are in desperate need of rest and time for adjustment. Being …
Elias – A Steady Saga
Past two days: Update of Hospital Life in the NICU with Elias The days are getting to be more of a blur! We have a lot of appointments throughout the day. Yesterday, for example, we had a special exam on Elias bright and early… Great Care: One of the things about life at the hospital is that there can be …
Elias – New Day, New Chapter to the Saga
Day 6: Tuesday: We love our sweet boy, Elias, so much and are loving every day with him! The medical staff are all very nice. We feel so blessed to have such great care and resources. Medical Updates: Tests– First thing, had a test on his lower extremities to see how certain organs function. This is not very conclusive because of …
Elias – More Saga, More Praises
Day 5: Monday: A very eventful day!!! We were privileged to have our first night with a double bed nearby Elias! This room is quite an upgrade from a recliner most of the night and helped us have much more of a reprieve a night! (Though awake about every 1-2 hours 🙂 ) ** This is totally a gift from …