Prayer Request

Jacob is in search of a "movement." Ok, we'll explain. Ever since yesterday, he has been eating very well, which is definitely a praise. However, he has not had any stool and with everything he has been eating, he is starting to get a little uncomfortable.

The nurses are giving him some Miralax and softeners to try and get things moving along. They don't believe this is a huge problem at the moment, rather, they think it is a result of all of the meds he has been taking and just a side effect of the surgery.

Please pray that this issue will resolve itself quickly and not cause any additional problems.

He is Lord over all.

Mommy and Daddy

Fun photo's with Chattanooga's snow

Chattanooga's first snow

Jacob say cheese

Mommy made the boy's their first snowman

Trying to catch a snowflake

Giving mommy a big grin

A "quick" release...(maybe)

The doctors have indicated that Jacob may be released from the hospital as early as this Tuesday (the 19th). His lower legs will remain wrapped and he will keep both the stint and SP tube in for at least another three weeks or so. At that time, he will be evaluated to see if his bladder is still draining through his urethra. If it is, they may remove the stint and "cap off" the SP tube for another few weeks, with the hope that he can eventually have the SP tube removed entirely (this is definitely one of our biggest prayers, too).

He continues to eat well - he even took down some mac and cheese today and a little bit of a hospital hamburger (you know, the good kind). Praise the Lord for these improvements.

The rash on his back is still an area of concern, but we pray this will be able to clear up over the next few days (especially once he is able to leave the hospital).

Daddy BA is back in Chattanooga with James and glad to be home with him, but he definitely misses Mommy and Jacob.

Amazing Grace, How sweet the sound.

Mommy and Daddy

3 Praises

Thank you Jesus. Daddy just pulled in the drive, Jacob is eating and mommy just woke up.

After Jacob fell asleep I went to the Children's House for a shower and to rest. But couldn't rest so I came back and Jacob was still asleep. My brother Ron called and said he would come sit with Jacob at 6:00. This was a perfect time because at the Children's House a church was bringing dinner. A very nice lady who's name was Stacey walked with me back to the hospital to help carry my food and drink. This was a perfect time for her to meet Jacob and ask if she would pray for him. I gave her the blog address to read and to share with other's. God is great to bring so many people in our lives to be able to share his story.

It is so good to see him eating now. Before his nap after the tube came out he had some juice, broth and a purple Popsicle. As soon as they got the ng tube out he asked for goldfish and cheese-its, so we gave him 2 goldfish to start slow. Now he is up to 5 small cups. Wow!!

As for me, I really passed out and got 2 1/2 hours of great hard sleep. I didn't hear our neighbor move out, them cleaning the room, moving a hospital bed in or Elisha (our wonderful nurse tonight) work on Jacob. I feel great! Thank you again for praying for me to be able to sleep in the hospital.

A little note to Daddy and James

Jacob and I love and miss both of you very much.

We hope you two have fun tomorrow

and we will be together again real soon.

Much love