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
Saturday, March 28, 2009
HE IS RISEN...HE IS RISEN INDEED!!!
From all of us, we THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR PRAYERS AND KIND WORDS. But most of all, We thank God! This experience has brought our family closer together than ever before. Dwight will be happy to know this.
The ICU doctor said that his review of the MRI didn't show anything of concern. He still wants the neurologist to look at it, but he said the real indication of Dwight's condition is how he is acting now that he is awake. He told me that Dwight will be talking to us soon. They took him off the ventilator for little while this morning. Dwight was breathing on his own, but he was taking some quicker, shallow breaths. They put him back on the ventilator but the doctor said he thinks they'll be able to remove it this afternoon.
All of my deepest thanks and gratitude to everyone.
Love,
Mark
The ICU doctor said that his review of the MRI didn't show anything of concern. He still wants the neurologist to look at it, but he said the real indication of Dwight's condition is how he is acting now that he is awake. He told me that Dwight will be talking to us soon. They took him off the ventilator for little while this morning. Dwight was breathing on his own, but he was taking some quicker, shallow breaths. They put him back on the ventilator but the doctor said he thinks they'll be able to remove it this afternoon.
All of my deepest thanks and gratitude to everyone.
Love,
Mark
“Those who have a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how.'”
We are rejoicing in the waiting room today because we are now on the road to recovery.
The MRI is clear.
My dad is off the ventilator.
He should be talking soon.
The doctors are smiling . . . an expression we haven't seen all week.
So now we pray for my dad's healing and rest. Praise God that these are our prayers.
I am so proud of my dad. The amount of fight that he has for us. This is a miracle and our laments have turned to praise.
"When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves.” -Victor Frankl
We are forever changed.
-Barbara
The MRI is clear.
My dad is off the ventilator.
He should be talking soon.
The doctors are smiling . . . an expression we haven't seen all week.
So now we pray for my dad's healing and rest. Praise God that these are our prayers.
I am so proud of my dad. The amount of fight that he has for us. This is a miracle and our laments have turned to praise.
"When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves.” -Victor Frankl
We are forever changed.
-Barbara
HE'S BAAAAAAAACKKKK!!!!!
This is Mark. I've been talking to Dwight and he smiled at me. I think he was real happy to see my White Sox cap! :-) Let me tell you one thing: GOD HAS ANSWERED ALL OF OUR PRAYERS! GOD IS REAL. GOD IS GOOD. I am so happy I can't even type any more!
The true test!
My dad opened his eyes and is responding to commands! They took him off of sedation for a while (what I'm told is a sedation vacation) to see what he responds to and when the nurse said Tokig he opened his eyes and tried to smile. He nodded to a question and was looking around the room.
Our friend Nick has kept telling us to focus on my dad and not the tests and while we are still awaiting results from the MRI I have absolute faith that my dad is with us!
Keep praying!
Our friend Nick has kept telling us to focus on my dad and not the tests and while we are still awaiting results from the MRI I have absolute faith that my dad is with us!
Keep praying!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Where is it written?
As I go to bed tonight I am led to hope by God's word.
Jesus said to the paralytic, “Arise, take up your bed and walk.” (Matthew 9:6)
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)
“When doubts fill my mind, when my heart is in turmoil, quiet me and give me renewed hope and cheer.” (Psalm 94:19)
Thank you for your prayers. We pray for God's mercy and healing for my dad's brain and good results from the MRI tomorrow.
Jesus said to the paralytic, “Arise, take up your bed and walk.” (Matthew 9:6)
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)
“When doubts fill my mind, when my heart is in turmoil, quiet me and give me renewed hope and cheer.” (Psalm 94:19)
Thank you for your prayers. We pray for God's mercy and healing for my dad's brain and good results from the MRI tomorrow.
Amazing Grace
I am sitting here in the waiting room looking at the comments on the blog, reading e-mail and listening to messages on my phone. I am truly amazed and humbled by the outpouring of support that our family has received. First, Christine, Mark, Barbara and Nathan have been a tremendous comfort to me during this awful, devasting time. They have bolstered my spirits and have shown me their great faith in crisis.
The visits from many friends and relatives have kept me as calm as possible. The cards have been encouraging, and the prayers that have surrounded Dwight and me have been very meaningful to us.
Please continue to fervently pray for Dwight.
We are glad that Dwight is strong enough for them to give the MRI test, but we are so fearful of bad news. We do have faith that God is in charge, and we are asking for his mercy and direction for our family. The amount of people who have read the blog show us how much all of you care for him. Please be sure to include your full names so that we are sure who is entering comments.
- Susan
The visits from many friends and relatives have kept me as calm as possible. The cards have been encouraging, and the prayers that have surrounded Dwight and me have been very meaningful to us.
Please continue to fervently pray for Dwight.
We are glad that Dwight is strong enough for them to give the MRI test, but we are so fearful of bad news. We do have faith that God is in charge, and we are asking for his mercy and direction for our family. The amount of people who have read the blog show us how much all of you care for him. Please be sure to include your full names so that we are sure who is entering comments.
- Susan
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