Today was a day of remembering and honoring those who lost their lives and those who gave it willingly. I remember listening to the Bears game on the radio today during the opening events. The fans gathered at Soldier Field were informed that there would be a short video, then Taps would be played followed by a 1 minute pause to honor the fallen of 9/11, then the National Anthem would be sung. Well,...the video and Taps went off without a hitch, but somehow the minute of silence turned into a chant of USA, USA, USA. So much for following instructions I guess.
But I digress. We had our own version of terrorist attacks of our own today. Talinda called the NICU after church and was informed that Isaac's white blood cell count had gone up which is a sign of possible infection somewhere in his body. Also found out that he had some extra fluid on his lungs which has happened before and successfully treated.
I remember before Isaac was born that the NICU staff had come in to talk to us and said that there would be days where it would seem like tremendous progress was being made and then there would be days where we'd take a couple of steps back. We both said "Ok" and didn't think anything of it after that. Now that we're in the thick of it, it's a lot different.
He's back on the bubble cpap now(which none of us like, including Isaac), and they have drawn some blood to work up cultures to see what is going on with our child of promise. Talinda was there for a little while and said he didn't look too good. Ari and I had called T to see how things were going. After we got off the phone, AJ and I prayed for Isaac and Mommy.
We had just gotten out of service when T had called to check in. That's when she received the news that he wasn't having the best of days. Tomorrow the doctors will receive the results on the final culture to determine what is going on with Rocky. We're standing firm against pneumonia or even the thought of it, which is a concern right now.
From day one the devil has tried his best to take Isaac out of commission with sickness and disease and has failed EACH AND EVERY TIME! God has tremendous plans for our son and I can't wait to see what He has in store for him.
Be in agreement in prayer for:
1. Continued wisdom for the doctors and medical professionals concerning Isaac.
2. For a report of no pneumonia in Isaac's body.
3. For any infection that is there to be cursed from the roots.
4. That Isaac is healed by the stripes of Jesus and free from pain in his body.
God had a word for T and I today at church,...It may feel like you're praying every Psalm with King David and quoting every Proverb with Solomon, crying out to God when it feels like He's so far away, but,.....from this day forward, GOD WILL BLESS US!
We love you and appreciate each and every one of you! Peace,....David
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