"Praise the LORD, Praise the LORD from the heavens, praise him in the heights above. Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his heavenly hosts." Psalm 148: 1-2
Our LORD is a gracious LORD. Yestarday (Saturday) we were able to witness the marriage of Scott and Michelle. It was a beautiful day full of thanks and praise.
Nathan had a quiet day, yestarday as well as last night.
This morning (Sunday) they had to cauterize some bleeding on his right arm, but when I left they felt pretty confident they had stopped all the bleeding. Nate has required a few further transfusions, but this is too be expected. Nate is also still on antibiotics (3 different kinds) as well as blood pressure medication because his blood pressure is too high. They have lowered Nates sedation, but have increased his pain medication. This morning he had his eyes opened and was responding to me with his eyes. (he is still very medicated though) His dialysis machine was stopped later this morning, and will hopfully be started on intermittent dialysis tomorrow.
I must go to church now, I will attempt to blog again at a later date
Please continue to pray for Nate, myself, our children, the doctors and nurses.
Our God is a gracious God.
We are continually praying for you as you go through this "roller coaster". God is good, and has given each of us so much to be thankful for. Aileen and Nathan, Gus and I are thinking of you continually and pray that all will go well. As we heard in Lincoln this morning, no matter what struggles and uncertainties we go through in this life, we can be assured that we can have certainty through Him.
ReplyDeleteTake care, and congratulations to you and your family with Scott and Michelle's wedding as well as your and Nathan' anniversary.
Hugs!
Gus and Trish
What a beautiful message that you were able to post this Lord's Day. May the Lord continue to carry you all in this difficult time. He has indeed given you so much strength.
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"Find rest, O my soul, in God along; my hope comes from him." Psalm 62:5
Congratulations on your anniversary Nathan and Aileen and also on gaining another sister yesterday with the marriage of Scott and Michelle. It was a gorgeous day for a memorable event.
Our continued thoughts and prayers,
Gary and Jackie Smid
Dear Nathan and Aileen and family
ReplyDeleteWe continue to uphold you in prayer! How awesome that God continues to sustain you with His Word and Spirit. We are so thankful that He continues to equip you with this attitude. We pray that you may continue to see His loving hand helping you along on a trying journey in this broken world. May you continue to grow in obedience and love to Him.
Glad to hear that you could go to church today! It is so good to feel the communion of saints in your own church on Sunday!
Thanks for continuing to blog. It must be hard to do. We check it regularly, though you'd 'never know', since this is our first 'official' comment and we aren't on the 'following' list.
Your situation was in the Kerwood bulletin this week, as your situation is unique, humbling for us all and you are our siblings in the blood of Christ.
Continuing to pray for you,
Chris and Joanna deBoer and Peter
Dear Nate & Aileen, Taryn,Aiden
ReplyDeleteSo thankful to hear some good news. We contiually have you in are prayers. Such a blessings to see that even through hard times are God always holds us close. Rember "Ican do allthings through Him who gives me strength"Phil.4:13 Love you all ! Herman& Jolene, Kaitlyn P.s I hope to come one day this week but I will try call you first!
Dear Nathan, Aileen and family.
ReplyDeleteWe are so thankful to hear some good news! It was beautiful to see you able to participate in the wedding ceremony yesterday, Aileen, and truly awesome how God has carried you and Nathan through this time. We continue to uphold you in our prayers and think about you all often. May God continue to strengthen you by His Word and Spirit as He so obviously has been doing.
Bob and Janine Janssens
Please know we are praying for you; for healing for Nathan and for strength and comfort for you and your family. God bless you and hold you in His hands!
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Happy to hear you had a good day yesterday Aileen. Thankful to hear that there is some improvement/stability with Nathan. May our God and Father continue to strengthen you and grant you His peace. Praying for continued healing for Nathan and that he also may find the strength and comfort to get through what ever the Lord has placed before him.
ReplyDeleteWith love: Ben & Anita Poort
So happy to hear some positive news again! Glad to hear the wedding went well too and a belated congrats on your anniversary :) May God continue to give you strength Aileen and we will continue to pray for healing for Nate. Once again, we really appreciate these updates. Julie and Brian Kemper.
ReplyDeleteWe lift you up in prayer before an all powerful God; may He sustain you all in this difficult time and provide healing for Nate's body. Be assured of His faithful promises for you and take comfort with the words of Lord's Day 1. It is so good to know Nate is in our Father's care. When you can't see the good in things, go on in faith. "Blessed is the man that trusts in the Lord." Jer. 17:7
ReplyDeleteCongratulations yet on your anniversary and on gaining a new sister-in-law too - glad to hear Nate had a quiet day and the wedding was beautiful! God bless you and be near to you all.
Arnie & Marcy Schulenberg & boys
Our prayers continue, for both you and Nathan, and your extended family. May our Heavenly Father's love and care strenghten and and sustain you during this difficult time.
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Flamborough
Congratulations yet with your anniversary, also we thank our Heavenly Father that you could take some time out to celebrate Scott and Michell's marriage. Aileen the LORD works good to those who love Him. Remembering you, Nathan and extended family in our prayers
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