I have known the depths of love that a mother can feel. However, until these past few weeks I have not known the uncertainty, hurt and fear that can come with it. Tonight it was like I could breathe again, the joy of just being a mommy came flooding back. John prayed one night that joy would come in the morning (technically we waited until 6:30 pm the next day) BUT STILL - God was gracious and merciful and mighty. Thank you for praying with us.
Like John said, it feels a bit wierd to go from fear and begging the Lord to heal Kyle - to such thankfulness and amazement of what God is doing - then right back to focused praying and begging God to continue healing him. but that is where we are. I am so overjoyed at the news of Kyle's scan! Thank you for your prayers. Thank you so much for your prayers.
Please keep praying - john covered much of the details but Kyle is still going through some really hard things. His lungs, clot in his heart - please pray God's protection and healing over Kyle. Continue to pray for God's hand in protecting Kyle's brain from the blood that is still there, that it would organize and reabsorb without blocking any spinal fluid movement or blood flow that needs to happen.
we are grateful to God tonight and to you all for your constant encouragement and support.
Kyle's NICU Story in Pictures
6 comments:
I think I finally understand the expression, "Waiting to exhale." Hearing the good news last night made me realize I had been holding my breath most of the day!
Love you both. See you soon.
Praise God for His Goodness, for His Promises. I believe in what I pray for and I know God has ansered my prayers and will continue to answer them along with so many others who are praying. THis is a victory, look at it that way, bask in it, rejoice in it, allow it to flow through you and breathe life and hope and strength into you. There is no fear in love because perfect love dirves out fear, a verse from 1John. God's love for his children is perfect. John, Kelly this is a victory, Vince Lombardi once said, "I firmly believe that a man's finest hour his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear is the moment he has worked and fought his heart out and lies exhausted on the field of battle victorious. You may be exhausted but today is a victory and God will give more strength for the next battle another day. Don't worry about it, rejoice in the moment of today. Some may think what the heck is this guy doing quoting a quote by a sports figure at a time like this. I would look at you and say truth is everywhere. Kyle will grow to be strong and healthy, 100% that is and I ask God for nothing less and settle for nothing less so I say to those who would try to console with anything less to keep their mouth shut. If what you say to John and Kelly doesn't encourage them, if it doesn't strengthen them, if it isn't good then do not say it. And no one knows how they feel so stop saying that. Some may have walked through something similar in life but they are walking this road, and everyone else is to support. I say this in love not to fuss or judge, but friends sharpen each other, they strengthen each other, they don't strike fear, or speak even a hint of negativity into each others life. I love my friends, and their son, and anything less than the best, anything less than love and hope and peace spoken into there lives is unacceptable to me. I write this no to offend anyone, but if it does I do not apologize, for it is the truth. If our presence doesn't make those around us better, then we are simply present. Kyle's presence has made me better...thank you friend...thank you for your presence. Please tell him I said that...John, Kelly, tell him that so he can hear you.
Brandon
I agree with Brandon, Kyle's presence has made me a better as well! Jesus continue to use this little guy for Your glory!
Praise God for.... everything! Thanking God and asking for Kyle's healing was the last thing on my mind before falling asleep. I woke a couple times in the night and prayed for him again. First thing this morning, he was in my prayers.
John, you and Kelly need to take a deep breath and KNOW that better days are ahead!! We can expect them and thanks God for them in advance. Please know, as always, that you all are in our prayers and thoughts constantly!
My children sing a song from church that I love to hear from them..."It's a wonderful mystery, that the God of the universe cares about me..." The Lord cares about Kyle and is holding him in His hand. I am believing and praying with you in Faith that the Lord will continue to heal Kyle. I am praising God for the wonderful news and asking Him for more on your family's behalf.
Kim
Amazing story. Great peek inside two parents who love God dearly. What an encouragement to see such authenticity on a regular basis as you share your heart, mind and soul with all. God Bless You.
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