I've been remiss in not asking for prayers for a couple of friends and family.
First, my cousin's husband is serving in Iraq and was wounded last week. He has a broken back neck and was flown to Germany and then on to Walter Reed Hospital (I think) in Washington where my cousin was to meet him. The prognosis seems good (no paralysis), but he faces therapy and potential surgery. His name is Dewight.
Second is Pinakidion and his family. There first child, a little boy named Jasper, was born about 2 weeks ago and is still in the hospital. He has something called Goldenhar's Syndrome, which resulted in one nostril being blocked, deformed ears and strange ear canals. He may have hearing difficulties, but they aren't sure yet. It sounds like they are well cared for my their church family as well as their physical family, but it's hard after so much anticipation to still not be able to bring your little boy home.
Please join me in prayer for these folks.
Update 10/27: Dewight has a broken neck, not back. He's in a brace and will be for 6 months. Surgery may be able to help and shorten the time he spends in a brace. He's feeling stressed because he feels that he'll be just like another kid to Angi. They have 3 boys, a 6 year old and twins who are 3 or 4, so she's got her hands full already. Please pray for hope, healing and perseverance.
He's HOME! Not out of the woods, yet, but at least he's home.
Thanks for the prayers.
Hooray! I know that must be a big load off of you guys.
I'll be praying for both, and continue to pray for James and his family.
I can't imagine what your feeling pinakidion. Satan tries to tempt us so much with worrying about our kids, especially the first and when their young. Prayerfully Joshua 1:9 will encourage you: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."