I spoke with Amy today and she said they are "sprinting" Jonah everyday lately to work his muscles and make him stronger. Right now he is on a manual dialysis program but will soon be on a dialysis machine. When this takes place they will work on getting him off the ventilator. They are getting enough fluid off of him now so his blood pressure is being regulated by the medications. This is a praise report because about a week ago he was on fuid overload which is why his b.p. was up and he had to go on hemodialysis.
Jonah has a play therapist (besides Scott and Amy :) who comes in daily and reads to him and plays with him. Amy said she will send me a picture soon of Jonah sleeping with his hands folded and he looks like he is praying. I can't wait to see it!
Sheila asked how we can pray for Scott and Amy so I will give you some suggestions. Amy will be starting back to school on the 25th to teach at a new school and a new grade this year. Pray for her and the transition to a new job and leaving Jonah each day. She has been given extra sick days by friends/teachers in her district and is hoping that she may be able to use them at her new school, possibly on Fridays so she can spend more time with Jonah. She will be traveling from Thousand Oaks to UCLA each day after school to spend time with him. Pray also that God will open a door for Scott to finish his credential easily and be able to teach the next year. He also needs to work at night or during the day and be able to attend his classes which are from 5-10 at night. Of course, their main priority is still spending time with Jonah. We know that "God works all things together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28
So, once again, thank you for your prayers and comments and thoughts and friendship and love. Please remember to pray for Robynn and her family. They are in need of much prayer at this time. You can follow her story at www. robynnsbattle.blogspot.com.
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First thing when I wake up, check in on Jonah...last thing before I go to bed, check in on Jonah (and sometimes checking in throughout the day just in case)...what a gift to see this precious boy as if he is praying (he probably is!) Thank you for the specific prayers; we've got plenty to work with now! May the Lord use His lavish generosity to meet your needs. God bless you!
We do appreciate so much your attentiveness and prayers for this family, Sheila. I'm looking forward to meeting you one day while we are visiting Scott and Amy and attending their/your church. God Bless you too!! Nancy
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