Friday’s appointments in Savannah were very encouraging, and we got good reports all around. First we saw his Liver Doctor, who said that Zoe’s liver is continuing to return to normal size; it is only minimally swollen as of Friday. His color looks better over all, and the whites of his eyes look better than ever. He ordered some more blood work to check bili count and platelets again, we should know the results by Monday, hopefully. The doctor was very pleased with how Zoe was looking, etc. Next we visited the eye doctor. He commented something to the effect was that Zoe’s eyes have done such unusual things, some he has never seen, and some he had not seen in 20 years. Friday was the first time he could see past the blood clots that had been there, so they seem to be disolving. His optic nerves appear to be smaller than normal, but that does not seem to be too much of a concern. We will know more about that after future check ups. His eye health continues to improve, and we see that doctor again in apx. 6 weeks. It was a rough day for Zoe, getting pricked in the foot for blood, and having his eyelids “pinned” open for the eye exam. He handled it well, and made up for it on Saturday with some good nap time. We head back to Savannah tomorrow (Monday) and will stay overnight for more check ups. We will post the results following those appointments.
Since Zoe’s birth, I have felt emotions that I have never known before. Jim and I have been moved beyond ourselves, to grasp for something real, a deep trust that God’s ways and plans are far greater than ours. Though we don’t understand, and wish to have some answers, we may never fully know the “why” to the complications that our son has faced. With that in mind, we continue to trust God for the future of our family, and will forever seek Him as we trust in His ways.
May you and your family have a wonderful Sunday afternoon!
October 20, 2008 at 6:37 am |
God is so good. We praise Him for all he has done in your family and through that He has touched many more lives with all He has done with Zoe. I know this is not proper English but, God ain’t done yet!
Blessings to each of you.
October 20, 2008 at 8:30 am |
My dear Jim and Carmen,
I is so good to hear every report of God’s healing. I see the amazement, joy and wonder on your face as you share the good news. I rejoice with you in all of this and pray for you continually as you walk this road of faith. You are truly a blessing to those God has touched through your faith.
I can’t help but get tickled every time the kids pray for Zoe…JuliAna continues to pray for Zoe before every meal and has to be reminded to bless her food too. She loves to pray for Isaac and Kake- Kake’s “brudda”. She and John truly await a day to see him, but until then they pray and patiently wait for God to finish healing him. John loves to tell how God is healing Zoe. His faith is growing so quickly and I praise God you have shared this walk with us. We have all grown as we have seen God work and answer so many prayers. How we praise Him for that. It is true, God works all things for good to those who love Him and are called according to his purpose.
We pray your days in Savannah will be good. May God give you all strength to endure the trip and rest to sustain you. Praying for many more good reports. Praying believing!
Blessings to you and yours!
Shirl
October 20, 2008 at 9:22 am |
Thank you for your continued updates. I am blessed by your strong, unwavering faith. God is amazing and faithful.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers on Monday. Praying for traveling mercies and good reports.
October 20, 2008 at 8:37 pm |
Hey:
Just wanted to say I love you all.
Judy