Adleigh is back in the NICU on a ventilator tonight. The crazy thing is that last night she was moved to .2 Liters, which is basically almost no extra oxygen, and her stomach x-ray looked good this morning. Over the course of the day, however, she kept desatting even when they increased her flow. Her blood work came back and showed her hemoglobin was very low so they gave her a blood transfusion tonight. The doctors are also running tests to see if she has an infection. Her main problem was the fact that she was having severe apnea spells where she didn't breath. Thankfully, I got to the hospital right before they put her back on the vent. At this point I am just glad she can get the rest she needs.
Today's events feel like they came out of nowhere, but God has every bit of it under His control and in that we find great comfort. I am finding more and more that worship is the best thing I can do when I get overwhelmed or discouraged. There is so much strength to be found in lifting up the name of the Lord. Some of my most intense times of worship have been in the car on the way home from the hospital. Even when I don't necessarily feel like it, tonight being one of those nights, it is amazing how my heart changes when I focus it on Jesus. I have had a lot of questions during this process as to why God allows different circumstances to unfold, but these questions seem to get smaller during worship. The name of the Lord is a strong tower and when we run to it we find peace. Psalm 32 says the Lord's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in Him. I pray that God will give me the grace to be a man like that as we continue to believe for their complete healing.
Go to my wife's blog for specific prayer requests with the girls. I know I didn't give Liana any love in this blog, but I am happy to report that she is doing great! She went from 1 Liter to .8 Liters on her oxygen today which is awesome!
Hey Wade,
I will definately be praying for Adleigh today. Will also be praying that Lianna takes a whole bottle soon.
I am amazed at your and Ferris's strength. God is the healer. Praying for rest and continued strength and peace for you both.
Jessica
Posted by: Jessica Ridenhour | August 13, 2008 at 09:03 AM
wade: one of my readers referred me to your blog... i can't imagine what your family is going through right now. i'm so sorry to read this! i'm praying God's strength over you as you lead your family in this time....
Posted by: mandythompson | August 14, 2008 at 11:13 AM