Dear Prayer Warriors,
Much has happened since the last update. For a while there it seemed Anna was suddenly more of a respiratory patient than a post-op patient. But God in His mercy and grace normalized her breathing, we took her off of breathing machines yesterday and she has been doing great on room air. The need for suctioning and airway clearing has been greatly reduced. Around dinner time last night her lungs cleared up enough to send us out of the ICU one day ahead of schedule. Throughout last night Anna got sound sleep, and a healthy resting heart rate.
Starting feeds again in her tube was a struggle because the hospital doesn’t supply what we give her normally. We didn’t know, so they gave a Nestle substitute that made her vomit. But God wanted to give Anna the best! “It just so happened” that a special needs parent group on facebook posted that a family had 5 cases too many of our type of formula and was giving it away (they even offered to deliver it to the hospital for us once they found out we were inpatient). First thing this morning i snuck out to get it. Since then, we have been increasing her feeds without complications. She is almost at her regular rate.
Also, this morning they confirmed that her lungs remain clear and good. They pulled out the epidural and catheter. Anna had her first bowel movement. The only setback today was the switch in pain meds after removing the epidural. Too much was given so she slept all morning. They cut the dose in half at noon and still she is zonked out. Pray that we would find a solution to mange the pain without making her sleep all day.
Can i get a “Glory Hallelujah?” What a testimony of God’s grace and mercy for Anna and us, answers to prayer!
Lindsey and I have had so much time to talk and have eye-to-eye time because we are so well taken care of on every level. We are still being offered meals and gifts are coming in. For such a hardship there certainly has been so much to boast in the Lord about. Our two younger ones are in such good care. We have been humbled with notes of encouragement through texts and replies to these prayer updates. If I may give advice, share your burdens with the praying saints knowing that God will act!
We got a modified date night planned for tonight, movie in the hospital room. Anna received about 20 get well wishes from the hospital’s online card writing program. They are up on her wall along with some bible verses.
I find that the more vocal we are about our faith in this setting, the more the we find God-fearing people employed here. A cleaning lady, last night’s respiratory tech, the CNA, they have this eagerness to speak of the Lord and trust that they have a part in Anna’s healing. I know our ordeal is not over at all, but right now it just tastes sweet. All this has allowed me to think of others, to pray for those crying in the room next door, those without parents at their bedside. As I walked around the ICU, and saw the quarantined COVID cases, or the saw machines other kids need Anna is now free of, the thought came to me: God is here all the time, night and day working millions of miracles. Knowingly or not God controlled the hands of the surgeon, He gave wisdom to the care team, perfect timing to the nurses, He gave us a hope that override our worries and joy in the journey. How can i keep from singing His praise?
“Do not be anxious for anything but in everything with prayer and petition, submit your requests to God. And a peace that transcends all understanding will be yours in Christ Jesus.”
Please pray for Anna’s medication and pain management. And pray in thanksgiving to the Lord for His rich grace and mercy. All praise and honor to Him.
In His unfailing love,
The Currats
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