I (Kerry) spoke with Nannette yesterday and was thrilled to hear little Ben is getting stronger and stronger. He has been so weak while in the hospital and everyday he gains more strength. He is lifting his head and trying to push himself up again. All positive signs of healing. He is eating very well and has regained movement in all of his extremities. This was a concern last week when his right side wasn't responding as well as they thought it should. Nannette was hoping he'd be back in his high chair soon. It's the little things that can make the biggest difference!
Ben is enjoying being at home and the strides he has taken since he's been home have been big. It seems being in familiar settings has helped him and calmed him a lot. Praise the Lord he hasn't had any more seizures in several days. If this continues he will be weaned off from his seizure medicines over the next weeks and months. He is laughing and "talking" again--Beautiful sounds!
The greatest concern for prayer is his eyesight. No one knows for sure how much he is able to see. I've always been told they can test a child's eyesight... but apparently it's not that simple. He hasn't been focusing or responding to his surroundings visually since the accident. Nannette said he did reach for a toy yesterday when they placed it in front of him. This was a positive thing because he hasn't been responding to any movement or thing in front of his eyes. It's still a big unknown and a concern. They just have to wait and see. Please be in prayer.
Dave and Nannette are relieved to have Dave's parents from Wisconsin there with them now. There are a lot of new adjustments that need to be made and it has been a relief to have them there. Dave was supposed to go back to work today, but there are so many loose ends to tie up. It's the little stresses that build up and cause the most anxiety. Dave's parents will stay for a few weeks.
It was neat to hear Nannette give testimony of the love and care of God's people and of God Himself in their lives. She has been overwhelmed at all they have done and have provided. God has been at work preparing them for this-- even before the accident. He is so good.
Thank you to all who have called or simply prayed. It has been a gracious encouragement to see the love of God lived out in the hearts of His people. People who don't know Ben or his family but have so lovingly brought them before the throne of God. God is at work and has chosen to heal and we are in awe.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
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Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear the news of improvement. God is gracious. We contiually Pray for Ben and everyone else. I was thinking the oter day how sad that it takes such extreme measures for someone to constantly be in our thoughts and prayers. Very convicting. Even through Dave and Nonnette's trial, God is changing me. Again, God is gracious.
I've got to remember to sign my name to my comments.
Ruth
How right you are, Ruth! We seem to pay more attention when things get tense. I am so grateful for a long-suffering God who graciously teaches us and changes us (thankfully)! I am learning too!
It's interesting you'd comment on this, Ruth, because this is the very truth God's been challenging me with recently. Your comment has just resurfaced it. The challenge to pray for others even in their "good" times is a challenge to faithfulness. Thanks for the reminder! How awesome it is that God would use other's trials to teach me about myself.
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