Saturday, March 28, 2009

HALLELUJAH!!! OUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED!

After a week that has been pure torture for all of us, Dwight woke up!

During my early morning shower (before any word of Dwight's amazing progress from the night), I didn't know whether to cry, scream, or just remain numb. The words of a song I learned as a little child kept resonating through my mind:

The Lord knows the way through the wilderness
All I have to do is follow
Strength for today is mine always
All that I need for tomorrow
The Lord knows the way through the wilderness
All I have to do is follow!


I have been in the deep valleys and in the wilderness. But your prayers have been with me and have given me the courage and strength to withstand each hour. Without that, I would have exploded.

Here is what is happening right now:

They took Dwight off the respirator, but he was breathing too shallow. They have reconnected the respirator for the time being and have given him another sedative to keep him calm. They will try to take him off of it again today. When he has been breathing on his own for 24 hours, they will transfer him to another floor. He looked at us, was able to nod to questions, but naturally he is scared and confused and totally unaware how terribly sick he was. There are still some issues such as the huge ulcer, but we have been through so many more serious things, that we are glad it is only that now.

Please continue to pray for his recovery. They said that he had several years of stress and bodily aging due to the massive abuse to his system. Perhaps now our energy level will be the same. Dwight was always super go-go-go!

I have my rock back! I am so thankful to all of you but most of all to God who listened to our prayers and showed us mercy and grace!

-Susan
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21 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    We rejoyce with you in this wonderful news. We continue to pray that Dwight will be strengthened and that all of you have a special sence of God's grace and peace during this challenging days.
    Barbara & Carl

    "Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)

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  2. Flyin' BleyMarch 28, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Praise God! Thank you LORD!!!! We are continuing to pray for TOTAL restoration. - Jordan and Adrienne Bley

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  3. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    God is Great. We are rejoicing with you. Love, Jim, Dawn, Danny and Matt Eaton.

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  4. beschwartzMarch 28, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    This is the news we have all been waiting for! I have goosebumps! Can you imagine what Dwight has been thinking about this week during his deep sleep? He has probably planned lots of practical jokes, so watch out! I can't wait to hear more good news!
    Brooke

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  5. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Praise God! What great news! I continue to pray for Dwight's full recovery and continued strenght for you and you family.

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  6. JanMarch 28, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    I'm so happy for your family!
    Jan Strom

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  7. DavidaMarch 28, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Dear Sue, Christine, Barbara, Nathan, and Mark,

    This is TERRIFIC news. My eyes filled with tears as I read through your postings. All of you have been through so much this week that I kept thinking of this song as I was praying for Dwight and all of you:

    "When you walk through the storm
    Hold your head up high
    And don't be afraid of the dark
    At the end of the storm
    There's a golden sky
    And the sweet silver song of the lark.

    Walk on, through the wind
    Walk on, through the rain
    Though your dreams be tossed and blown
    Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart
    And you'll never walk alone
    You'll never walk alone."

    So many people care so deeply about all of you and have been doing some real "heavy duty" praying this week. God heard us collectively as a community. Miracles do happen!!!!!

    We will continue to pray for complete healing for Dwight and strength and rest for all of you until Dwight is back home in Skokie.

    Love, Davida and Joe

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  8. John and Juanita FleenerMarch 28, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Praise the Lord!!! We have been praying since John Martin called us last week. This is great news! Our thoughts and prayers continue for Dwight, you, and your entire family.
    John & Juanita Fleener

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  9. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    We have always been told to "pray without ceasing" and that is what the Sandbergs have been doing for the past week. So happy to read that Dwight has awakened. What a miracle!
    Praise God from whom all blessings flow. We will keep your whole family in our thoughts and prayers as Dwight continues to heal.
    Love, Kay and Stefan

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  10. Busy BeeMarch 28, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    PRAISE THE LORD!!!! He has heard ALL our prayers!!! What can we say....Thank you from the bottom of our hearts...plus!
    Words just can't express the JOY we feel at this very moment! We are so proud of ALL of you....you are ALL such troopers and Dwight is going to be blown away to find out the incredible love that you have shown him and all your friends and family during this journey. Thank you for including all of us during this deep deep valley. Now we can celebrate and rejoice! Our assignment from our Pastor last Sunday in Sunday School was to come back next Sunday (tomorrow) with a miracle that has happened in our lives!! Well, we have the BEST MIRACLE EVER!!!!!!! Thank you God for bringing our friend back to us.
    Much love and many hugs for all, Bee & Paul

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  11. DavidaMarch 28, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    This message is from Flo, Eileen, Fay, and Nancy
    (I am just posting it for them.)

    We were delighted to hear that Dwight is doing better. We have all been praying for him and will continue to pray for him and also you and your family. If you need us for anything, please let us know.

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  12. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    What wonderful news!!!!! We are so thrilled for all of you (and for all of us, too!) You will be forever changed because of this incredible week in your lives. All of us have a deeper sense of God's presence and faithfulness. We will continue to pray for a full and speedy recovery. To God be the glory!

    Much Love, Sherri and Dale

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  13. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    I rejoice with you all on the news of Dwight's awakening from the coma. I too had goosebumps and tears of joy as I read Sue's entry. Now in the coming days as he grows stronger, may you still be surrounded by prayers and God's love until Dwight can return to the practical joker I've known him to be!
    Love,
    Wendy

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  14. RoseannMarch 28, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    With Easter just around the corner, this feels like a real rising for us all to witness. Will keep all in my prayers and good thoughts that Dwight walks out of the hospital and enjoys an Easter dinner with his family once again. Praying for the doctors who care for him that they continue to make the right decisions for his full recovery.

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  15. rhessel11March 28, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    We Praise God for answered prayer. Judy and I will continue to pray for Sam's complete recovery.
    God Bless you all during this trying time. Yes, whoever said Dwight is planning more practical jokes is right. Judy and I will bring this up for prayer during our worship service tomorrow at 1st Pres, Downers Grove. Take care you all.
    Rick and Judy Hessel

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  16. MorMor Lenore SchaffnitMarch 28, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Hallelujah and amen! Prayer changes things, and God heard every prayer this week and made the best change we could imagine. God is good, all the time! We will continue to pray for Dwight to be completely healed. May God continue to hold all of you in the palm of His hand!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    What fabulous news! Tears of happiness were streaming down my cheeks as I read your blog. Brooke stated it correctly: the practical jokes are on their way. Davida's song from Carousel brought words of encouragement. We'll continue to pray for Dwight's miraculous healing, his strength and determination and many more years of his keen sense of humor. The rainbow is appearing and illuminating the sky.

    Rainbows appear after mighty storms
    When things look their worst;
    Just when the skies are darkest gray,
    Out of heaven does the rainbow burst.

    God first sent the rainbow to Noah
    As a sign that His word is true;
    The rainbow's eternal message
    Still speaks to me and you.

    The rainbow is a sign of God's promise
    That He will guide us through any storm;
    That He will ease all our troubles
    No matter what their form.

    When you feel battered by life's storms
    And you are filled with doubt and dismay,
    Just remember God's rainbow is coming
    For it's blessing ... you only have to pray.

    ~ Author Unknown ~
    Love to all,
    Liz

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  18. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    I am so thrilled to hear this news. God has truly provided! I will continue to pray for all of you.

    With much love, Kirsten

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  19. CarrieMarch 28, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Wonderful news! I'm so happy and will continue to pray. :)

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  20. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    I am so thrilled to read and hear the good news. Heather just called me after leaving the hospital, and spending time with you. I am so thankful that our prayers are being answered and that God is so wonderful! I will continue to pray and ask my friends to pray for Dwight and the whole family. I am crying tears of happiness now!

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  21. JimenezMarch 28, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    We are so happy that Dwight is improving and continue to pray for his restored health and humor.

    Thank you for providing the updates in this blog. All of the postings are a witness and testimony to the power that exists when we have faith that God does work in our lives.

    Your difficult journey has touched many lives in powerful ways. God is good and your willingness to share with us is a witness to everyone.

    May God continue to provide you with the peace and strength you need to meet the stress of every day. Marcia and Rafael.

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