"Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 124:8
Well...its time to do some catch up... But first we would like to wish each of you the LORD's blessings this Christmas season as we celebrate our Saviours birth, and as we look forward to the new year 2011.
So Saturday Nate had his second set of skin grafts as I previously posted. His pain this time around is not as sever as last round, this is most likely due to the fact he doesn't have to roll onto his side and therefore onto his skin grafts, rather his skin graft donor sites are all on his right leg. Nate and I are very thankful all the donors are on the leg for the alternative would be to have them off his back...which he is on all day...
Nate still does have pain and is still tired, but this time around he seems to be feeling better much quicker. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Nate was still quite tired and vomited a couple times each morning. Since then they have changed some medication, given him two more blood transfusions and yesterday (Wednesday) he started feeling better, didn't vomit and even had somewhat of an appetite. The problem with feeling better is that physio starts to really work Nate out. Mary (Nate's physio therapist) is getting Nate to lay on his stomach and flat on his back to put his hips in alignment (this is all to prep his body for a prosthetic) Nate also has to continue to lift weights with his left arm and getting full range of motion with his right arm.
Today (Thursday) they will be taking all Nate's dressings down to have a good look at the donor sites to see if they have taken. . This too is tiring and a bit stressful to see if the grafts have taken.
The other good news is that Nate is getting much better sleep, some nights even up to 8 hours....yah....this has given him much more energy and ability to think straight. Our Heavenly Father provides for His children what they truly need.
Please continue to pray for Nate and our family as much patience and strength is needed through each day.
Our prayers continue with you and Nate and Taryn and Aiden, also this holiday season, when many of us spend time with our families. We are thankful for the progress made so far, and pray that it may continue to go in this direction. May you continue to look to our Heavenly Father for comfort.
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Kendra, Tianna, Madelyn, and Latara
Thank you for the updates, Aileen! It's amazing to read how far Nate's come, and we pray all things may continue to go well for him.
ReplyDeleteWishing you all a Blessed Christmas as well, may God continue to uphold and bless you all in 2011!
Love James, Rachel and family
Good news to hear Aileen!
ReplyDeleteWishing you all a blessed Christmas and New Year!
We continue to pray for healing and God's nearness as you continue on this trying journey that the Lord has set out before you.
Love: Ben & Anita
Thanks Aileen for the updates. It is good to hear about Nate's progress so far. We continue to remember you, Nate, your children and families in prayer. May God continue to uphold you during this Christmas season as we all may celebrate our Saviour's birth. Love: Ryan and Alana Schutten
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a Merry Christmas Aileen. May God be with you all and continue to grant healing to Nate. Praying for you guys, Julie, Brian, Nolan and Morgan.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your continued positive updates Aileen. God is good! We continue to pray for healing for Nathan and strength for you all. We wish you a blessed Christmas and the Lords blessing in 2011.
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Flamborough CanRC
Continuing to remember all of you in our prayers! Wishing you the Lord's blessings for the year ahead.
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Glanbrook
Continued prayers for patience, strength & healing as your journey unfolds day to day! His ways are higher then our ways. Continue to trust in His ways as your stay at the General lessens with each passing day, d.v.! Much to be thankful for!
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We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We are so thankful for the progress that Nathan has made. All glory and thanks be to our Heavenly Father who has made all things well. Your updates are much appreciated as well Aileen. Take care and God Bless.
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