Taking a few steps

Jacob again had a good day overall.  He was able to get out of bed and take a few steps with help.  The plan is for him to be discharged from the hospital today (Friday).  Here are a few prayer requests and praises:

1.  Praise  - we are so thankful that thus far, just about every aspect of this surgery has gone smoothly and ahead of schedule.  God has been so gracious and merciful.

2.  Pray - that we do not become presumptuous of His good favor and instead continue to come diligently and boldly before Him in prayer.

3.  Pray - for Jacob's back and legs.  There have been signs of some weakening his left leg and possible back (tethered cord) issues.

4.  Praise - if there does turn out to be leg and/or back issues, we have close access to both his orthopedic and neurological doctors/teams.

5.  Pray - for Mommy (and later Daddy) as they learn and begin the process of flushing the stents and keeping up with various steps involved in post op care.  

6.  Praise - that we have a room at the Children's House - yes, this is a repeat, but one that we are most thankful for as it puts us right next the hospital.  

7.  Praise - that he continues to eat well and his colostomy looks very good.  See below for a picture of one of God's faithful instruments (surgeon), Dr Lau.

Thank you for faithful prayers and for a God who is able to use these prayers to do more than we could ask or imagine.

Mommy and Daddy

 

Dr Lau with Jacob.  It is good to see him (Dr Lau) smile because Jacob's stoma/colostomy has definitely been a challenge over the past few years.