At 10:30 this morning one of Nathan's many doctors came into talk to us. Nathan had a very rough night. He lost a lot of blood and needed many many units of blood products. A few different doctors were called in to have another look at all the sites. They found a few arterial pulsers (arterial vessles open and bleeding) which they were able to stich up. There was one site that they were unable to get too. They are hopeful that with in a few hours they might be able to stablize his blood levels. In all this we know that God is caring Nate in His arms and He is the master physician. The other difficult news we recieved was that Nathan's lungs are struggling. They are not quite sure why and are running a few tests this morning to check things out. We are thankful that God is in control and He knows the plan set out for Nathan. It has been overwhelming all the things that have gone on but we thank each of you for your continued prayers and petitions to the LORD.
"Hear my prayer, O LORD let my cry for help come to you. Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me when I call, answer me quickly" Psalm 102: 1 &2
Please continue to pray for Nathan, myself, his parents and siblings.
We can't begin to imagine what you are facing in these difficult days and hours Aileen (and family). May you be comforted with His word and by the many prayers going up for Nathan and the family within the communion of saints. We hope and pray that the Lord hears your cry through the words of Psalm 102: 1&2 as you have quoted in your blog.
ReplyDeleteLove: Ben & Anita Poort
Praying for all family members and friends...may you continue to feel God's nearness in the difficulties you are going through. You began this ordeal together in prayer...that is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with the Diek and Feenstra families. May you continue to feel the ever presence of our Heavenly Father during these difficult times. T&A Jongsma and family
ReplyDeleteDear Aileen and Diek & Feenstra families,
ReplyDeleteWe wish you strength during these days and hours in which you are struggling with so many emotions and thoughts. May you be comforted in the knowledge that we are not our own, but belong with body and soul to our faithful Saviour, Jesus Christ....rest in the peace of His promises, and cast all your anxieties on Him. We pray that you may feel the love and support of the communion of saints as our prayers go up for you and your loved ones.
In Christian love,
Gord & Charlene & family
Continued prayers for you & yours.
ReplyDeleteDennis & Marg Muis
We will continue to pray that the Lord may grant you everything you need in this difficult time.
ReplyDeletePs 139:9-10
"If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast."
He is holding you.
In Christian love,
Chris and Eleanor Schulenberg
Dear Aileen and Families:
ReplyDeleteWe are holding you all before our Lord in prayer. Lots of love from Uncle Pete and Auntie Margaret
Our prayers are rising up for you all as you go through this very difficult time. Cling to Him!!
ReplyDeleteTony & Ruth Linde
We also are continuing to pray for God to strengthen and comfort you and your families as He guides you through this difficult time in your lives.
ReplyDeleteWith love, Tyler and Alisha Blokker
Continued prayers for the Dieks and Feenstras
ReplyDeleteWe pray that God gives you much strength during these difficult times.
ReplyDeleteRob and Diane Bonefaas.
You (all) are ever in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and faith!
ReplyDeleteJohn & Francine & family
We are praying that God may grant healing to Nathan and comfort and strength to you, Aileen, and your families during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteJay and Janet VanHuizen and family.
Praying for you and your family over here too. May God continue to strengthen you all, and praying he will grant healing.
ReplyDeleteRaoul Kingma
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ReplyDeleteI too will join the voices of prayer for you and your family Nathan and Aileen. May the Lord give you the strength you need to face the coming days, weeks and months.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Jason Van de Burgt
Romans 26,27
ReplyDeleteIn the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints accordance with God's will.
We are continually praying for Nathan that his life will be spared from this illness. We also pray for you Aileen that God's caring touch will comfort, support and strength you in this difficult time. Our prayers go out to the familes also, may you find peace through this trying time.
Praying for you all as you go through this difficult time. A Casting Crowns song says it all so well...
ReplyDeleteAnd I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm.
God has a reason and a plan for everything even if we don't understand it. May God keep you and your family strong.
Dave and Sarah Janssen
We, too, pray that the Great Physician will continue to watch over all of you, but especially over Nathan. May He strengthen you all and grant you everything you need in this time of uncertainty.
ReplyDeleteArend and Willa Dale Smid
As we have been thinking of and praying for you these past few days, our wedding text comes to mind..."Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Rom. 12:12.
ReplyDeleteOur God is in control of all things. What a comfort!!
Praying for you,
Allard & Elsa DeVries
Fear thou not; for I am with thee. Be not dismayed; for I am thy God. I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness" (Isaiah 41:10).
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of you and your family. Stay strong in our LORD.
Nikki Wiersma and Jeff Bakker
Our prayers are with you Nathan and your family continually. May God grant healing.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Leo, Angelina and family.
How blessed it is that you can go through this difficult time in the arms of Jesus! We will continue to pray for Nathan and you Aileen, the kids and the extended family. God bless!
ReplyDeleteJack and Michelle VanderVelde & girls.
Wishing you the Lord's nearness and comfort in these difficult times. God bless you and keep you!
ReplyDeleteWe are all praying for you and trusting that God will continue to hold you in the palm of His hand. He will strengthen you. Arthur and Betsy Kingma and family
ReplyDeleteAileen, we have just heard this news and just want you to know that our prayers and tears are with you and Nate and your family during this very hard time. We pray for healing and strength and especially God's peace for you all. Love Julie and Brian Kemper
ReplyDeleteNathan, Aileen and Families,
ReplyDeleteWe continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Peter and Ali Sikkema
have been lifting your family up in prayer throughout the day...praying for healing and God's peace and strength to wash over you...may He carry you during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteCarina Ploeger
We continue to lift our prayers up to our Father in heaven, that He will grant you all that you need in this time of trial. Darryl and Alisha Bos
ReplyDeleteNathan, Aileen, and extended families:
ReplyDeleteWe also will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
Jay, Meta Koster and family
May you all find comfort in the arms of our Heavenly Father whose promises are sure - Nathan could not possibly be in better hands. You are in our thoughts and especially our prayers.
ReplyDeleteFred & Wendy Vandervelde
May the LORD give you what you stand in need of during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Arie and Lois Muis
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for Nathan and his loved ones. May God surround you with his gracious love and care during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteJeff and Cathy Scheper
Keeping you in our constant prayers Nathan, Aileen and family, may our heavenly Father give you all you need in this difficult time!
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Jay & Lisa Linde
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you the Lords strength in the coming days, week and months. May The Great Healer give Nathan all that he needs for a recovery. Aileen may God give you all the strength you need in these hard and trying times.
ReplyDeleteAndrew and Michelle Vanderven and family.
Rockingham Free reformed Church, West Australia
We too are Praying!
ReplyDeleteRich and Tracey Stam
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May our Father give you strength to uphold you every hour and carry you through this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteJordan and Jeanette Welch
Dear family,
ReplyDeleteWe pray that the Lord will continue to give you strength to go through this difficult time.
May He surround you with His love and care.
Gerry and Anita VanDoornik
We too are praying daily for strength, patience and comfort for you Nathan, Alieen and all the family. May you feel God's loving arms holding you up this day.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Trevor and Alison Vanderwoude
We are praying for continued strength in the days and weeks ahead for both you and all the extended family and friends.
ReplyDeleteLou and Marg Beintema
You are in our thoughts and prayers constantly.
ReplyDeleteMay God give you strength and comfort in this time
of illness.
Henry & Irene Van Iperen