Today was back to the same old stuff - Fergus was extremely agitated all day and I was unable to talk or touch him without getting him too upset. Instead of doing all of those things I have been doing (holding him, feeding him, massaging him) I sat next to him all day and prayed.
The trach in his throat is doing well but they still need to keep suctioning liquids and mucous out of his lungs. The trach makes that much easier than it was but it doesn't keep his lungs clear of the liquids that he can't swallow. Please pray that his ability to swallow is completely restored so that his lungs stay clear.
I think he might be in pain or possibly just very uncomfortable. He tried to cry several times today (the trach makes the air exit his throat before getting to the vocal chords). They give him something for pain because we aren't sure what is going on. Please pray for quick healing and complete rest for Fergus.
Continue to pray for us as we feel tossed about with emotions, begging God for mercy for our child, and attempt to meet the needs of Ian, George, and Rose. May God bless you for your continued support to us.
thankfully, esther
Saturday, April 11, 2009
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Esther,
ReplyDeletePlease know that you are not forgotten and very much in my prayers. How my mothers heart goes out to you wishing I had the write words to say to comfort...while knowing there are no words. Praying that God will continue to give you the strength that you need second by second and that precious Fergus will get some rest along with his Mom.
Hold on to Jesus as tight as you can Esther.
{{{{HUGS}}}}
Sharon
you are continuing to be in my prayers. God will heal Fergus completely and totally. I love all of you. Jen
ReplyDeleteAunt Esther, I just want you to know that you/family are always on my heart and mind. Literally my first thoughts when waking up in the morning are prayers for fergus and fam. I miss you so much. I wish that I could be by your side, not that I can do anything to help, but I'd love to give you a great big hug. Since I can't, I'm praying that God would give you a great big hug. I'm praying that you would feel the peace that passes all understanding. I'm praying that God will grant life abundantly to fergus. That line has stuck in my mind since you wrote it asking us to pray for that. Stay strong, All of my love to all of you.
ReplyDeleteLove, Chrissy
Esther,
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me, but I am praying for you and your family out here in Seattle. I feel like the Craver's in Georgia are my family (Ritchi/Andrea) and by extension, when their family hurts I want to do what I can. At this point I will pray every day for Fergus. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you and your family.