Nov. 22, 2008
Roller coaster afternoon
Posted in Noah Updates
Whew - what an afternoon we had! Not long after I updated earlier today, Noah became extremely fussy and snarly. This is NOT typical Noah at all, and as it went on I grew concerned. After about 30 grouchy minutes, Noah started crying out for "shoes and socks" over and over, so I called the nurse - - -who discovered that Noah's IV had infiltrated and would need to be removed. His poor little foot was all swollen and must have been hurting terribly. The nurses check IV's every hour so this must have happened right after the last time it was checked.
I was beyond devastated (and so were the nurses) at the thought of another horrible treatment room experience. While I was walking Noah around and praying for him as they set up the room, one of the nurses stopped me. She pointed out that for the first time since infancy Noah had NO brovaic and NO IV. She told me that they would hold the treatment room for a while so I could take my line-free boy into the shower to play!! The showers in the rooms are huge and we had so much fun playing with the shower sprayer, tossing around wet washcloths, making bubbles, etc. Noah has never done anything like that and he really enjoyed himself. I think that having very special fun together was healing for both of us.
We had to get out eventually (Noah said "Too soon! Too soon!") and head to the treatment room. My amazing, brave boy went right in and sat down without a tear while they looked for a vein. He cried when he was stuck, but the nurse got the IV on the first try!!! The nurse had to dig around a bit so Noah has a little bruise, but only one stick. The IV is in his hand and very, very stable. You can't imagine how relieved I was to see Noah so brave and peaceful in the treatment room. I held him close the whole time and he stopped crying as soon as the nurses started taping down the IV. Praise Jesus!! He was tired when we got back to the room, so I just climbed into bed with him and held him while he fell asleep. It was a very sweet time.
Noah is still fever-free and felt well enough to sit up and color this afternoon before he lost his IV. I thought you all would like to see him . . . .
I know he's pale and fragile-looking, but isn't it amazing to see how good he looks under the circumstances??
Jeff just came to tell me that Noah woke up, so I need to go be with my sweet boy. Thank you all for your continued prayers, comments, and phone calls!!
Blessings,
Kate
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Nov. 22, 2008 - praise
 Posted by Anonymous
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Praising God for fun times amidst the turmoil...keeping your entire family in our prayers.
Becky SHS
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Praise God!
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I'm so very thankful for this very obvious answer to prayer...the old unstable IV is out, and a new stable one in with only one stick! That is a God thing! I'm praising that you were able to receive some golden time with Noah having fun. Still praying and praising! Will continue for your whole family, especially concentrating right now on your other children and their very special needs.
Sherry in Delaware
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by Jaynee
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Oh, praise the Lord! I've been praying for you all for much of the afternoon ever since I read the last post. Oh the Lord truly is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think. He is sooo good! And Noah is such a doll, even in his delicate, sick state. What a little miracle and testimony of our great God!
love and prayers,
Jaynee
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
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Thank you Jesus for giving us healing moments and the courage and strength to continue on in the hard moments. What an awesome friend we have!!!
stacey, in delaware
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Nov. 22, 2008 - So grateful!
 Posted by DonnaC
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So very grateful to hear of the "night & day" difference this go-around was! It's sooo good that Noah can communicate enough to let you start looking in certain areas, so you could find the problem with the last IV. Praising Him for providing a savvy nurse to suggest the shower, too!
Continuing prayers,
Donna C
http://donnac.com
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous |
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May God bless all the wonderful nurses who understand patient care is more than procedures and meds.
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by BritishColumbia
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Praise our sweet Lord for giving you and Noah that special play time this afternoon and for guiding the nurses hands to successfully get the IV on the first try :) Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Rosina
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
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Isn't it like our Father! May evidence of His tender care continue to surround you. I don't know why you all had to endure what you did yesterday, but today was definitely MERCY.
I'm so thankful for the nurse that thought of that wonderful treat.
Love, tears, joy
Monique
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous |
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Oh how wonderful it was to read of his playtime in the shower! I can only imagine the joy it brought the both of you.
Praying always!
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Praise!
Posted by Anonymous |
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Praise the Lord! He is soooo GOOD all the time!!! We'll keep praying!
Christine Taylor
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
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Rejoicing with you for the fun time you were able to have in the shower with your sweet boy (what a thoughtful nurse!), and for only one poke!! Praise the Lord!!! He does look very good under the circumstances - again, praise you Jesus. The children and I spent a long time at your blog today, looking at photos. They were fascinated with Noah's wrap and broviac pics. They are really praying that he will remain fever free and get enough nutrition through the smaller IV line to last until he gets his new chest tube. They were very concerned about the thought of Noah being hungry for 3 days. I'm not sure how they are processing it all in their little minds, but they love Noah and are praying for him and you (as am I)!
Love and prayers,
Pam in SE MI
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
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What a great thing to see our little guy sitting up and coloring. I cannot imagine all that was going through your mind as you were playing in the shower. What a precious thing for God to place in that nurse's mind that idea. How absolutely WONDERFUL!
God has been working on my lately about the power of prayer in interceeding on behalf of others. Often the comment you made to me has come to mind. The on of how your pastor commented on the day that Noah was born that it seemed like a case of the saints of God interceeding on your behalf changed what could have been.
What a neat thing to have such healing moments come after you made known your weaknesses and others began lifting your name up to our Father.
Hope you enjoy the lima bean tofu wraps. :) Email when they are gone, maybe I can find a good brussel sprout/carrot puree recipe!
Hugs to you all!
Lynnette
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
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Praise God, praise God, praise God!!
Corrine in TX
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
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you have been in my thoughts and prayers. i am so glad the nurse was able to get noah on the first try. praise the Lord. he is such a sweet little guy!
amanda
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
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He looks Wonderful !! He is a Gorgeous little guy !!! Glad you had fun in the shower , What a Blessing !! God is hard at work healing this little boy !! : ) Blessings, Jessica
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Not to argue with you but . . .
Posted by Anonymous |
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I don't think he looks pale or fragile!! I think he looks amazing for everything he's been through!! What a blessing this was today!! I was so heavy for you after the report from last night! How wonderful to know that he has a stable IV, that he got to play in the shower - how fun!! - and that he's fever free! Praise the Lord!! Thank you, God!!!
Continuing to lift you up -- and rejoice with you!!!
Joy Horton (kjhorton99@yahoo.com)
Ohio
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by momto4beauties
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Oh this post just made me smile so much! Yeah, and I was almost crying too...but this time out of joy for you two! How sweet that you two got to enjoy playtime in the shower for the first time since he was an infant. What treasured time that must've been! And oh the memories you have from it! God certainly made up for the trauma of last night for you both, didn't He? And the one stick for the IV! Another blessing! And the topping on the sundae would be him being infection free! Woohoo! So happy for you here! Prayers will continue for you guys. God bless!
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Noah
Posted by Joy K. |
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Oh my goodness! You have had a very emotional few days! Please call me if you need me. 344-0635. You are all in my prayers. I am so glad you got to enjoy the shower. What a blessing!
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Praise God!
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We are so happy to hear your news. =)
What a gift to play in the shower together after your traumatic IV experience. Water is so soothing and relaxing. We'll keep praying for all of you.
Blessings!
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Noah
Posted by Lynn in FL |
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I sit here with tears in my eyes again, but for happiness for Noah and you. WHile it's so hard to imagine Noah going through the IV again, it's obvious that the Lord has wrapped His arms around Noah and given him the peace after last night. I'm so glad he got to experience a shower. It just goes to show what things we take for granted.
Praying and thanking God,
Lynn in FL
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous |
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Kate and family,
I was so glad to see such a praiseful post after the last one. I came online tonight just to check on little Noah. I can't imagine how wonderful it was for both of you to be able to play in the shower "unattatched". My little guys loves playing in the tub and shower and I can't imagine how we would feel if he couldn't do that. I am so thankful that this IV went in so easily. Noah and your family are always in our prayers and we love to see the pictures of his sweet smiling face (and the other kids too!!!!). I know that every smile of his is speading the love of Jesus! Hugs to all of you this evening. I am praying for a restful evening for all of you!
Blessings,
Carie Shinn
www.misscarie.blogspot.com
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Nov. 22, 2008 - WOW
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Wow - praises and blessings, plus a sweet memory, too!
How fantastic that the IV is stable and it was done with one stick! I had an IV in my big toe (30 years ago for double wrist surgery) and it was awful for me - I cannot imagine how bad it would be for a 2 year-old.
I just got both of my boys out of the tub, and once again you have made me aware that I need to be thankful in all things - even for extended baths!
Praise Jesus! We will continue to pray that all goes well.
Janna
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by tami/agodlyhomemaker |
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praise God for that special time!! i am still praying and how great it is that the fever is still gone!!
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous |
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I was just reading about a little girl with a mitochondrial defect that became sick with an infection and autistic after receiving vaccines. Not to scare you but just thought about you guys after I read it.
Blessings!
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
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I was just reading about a little girl with a mitochondrial defect that became sick with an infection and autistic after receiving vaccines. Not to scare you but just thought about you guys after I read it.
Blessings!
Noah is absolutely gorgeous by the way!!
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Debbie in NNY |
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What a wonderful blessing. Your time together sounded so fun. What a gift and that the nurse would think of it.
Thank you so much for sharing and for the photo.
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Nov. 22, 2008 - WOOHOOOO!
 Posted by Pip
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Awww, he is so sweet! I was with Laura in the chat box on Inklings this afternoon, and when we heard that Noah was recovering, we all through a party! Praise God there is recovery!
God bless,
~PIP~
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
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So sad to hear his ordeal earlier but what a blessing to have time in the shower playing and a first poke IV placement. Praying for a restful night for your precious little guy and for you as well.
Darla K www.caringbridge.org/ia/mitomomof9 (Asenath and Zipporrah)
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Praises for His Blessings
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We are praising God for all of His blessings on you today. My girls were still praying for Noah's IV in his foot this evening since I had not yet checked my email. And here we see God had already answered it with a better and less traumatic IV.
We have been praying for Noah and all of you for well over a year and a half (especially at times like this past week!) and it is so wonderful to read of God's blessings on you and see how He answers prayers.
I love that you got to play in the shower with Noah. When I read about it, verses from I Cor 9 popped in my mind. "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:" (vs. 8) and "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift." (vs. 15) I know a shower is not an "unspeakable gift" but it sure seemed like it after reading about last night.
Many prayers,
Karen Leak with my girls
Bethany, Rebecca & Victoria
PS - Thanks for all the pictures you post. My girls love seeing the pictures of Noah. I think the pictures help them when they are praying for him.
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous |
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Look at that sweet precious boy!
God heal Noah!
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Nov. 22, 2008 - God is good!!
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Dear, dear Kate, Noah, Jeff, Hannah, William, Matthew, Timothy, David, Sarah & Mary Faith. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our God is so big, so strong and so mighty there's nothing our God cannot do! How often we are amazed at how He shows His power in our lives, in your lives, and especially in Noah's life. We join with you in thanksgiving for the gift of freedom from "lines" for Noah, for the special moments in the shower- the healing for both mom and son... for the courage He gave Noah & successful access to a vein. God has blessed Noah with the most perfect family- and a particularly amazing mom- all who draw their strength from the Most Amazing God. We love you guys so much!!! The Holmes family
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Hooray!
Posted by Anonymous |
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For the second time today, I'm in tears as I read your blog. Only this time, it's tears of joy and thankfulness to know both of you didn't have to go through that again! Praying that you all can go home soon.
Wendy
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by hallfamily8
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Kate, I can't imagine how devastating those 3 hours were with him. I am praying for peace for both of you! I am so glad to read that things have been better. I loved reading about the shower. What fun! I'm so glad you two got that bonding sweet memory making time together after the nightmarish scene you'd gone through. I agree that it sounds healing. Continuing to pray for sweet brave little Noah!
Love, Dawn
www.caringbridge.org/visit/susannahall
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Nov. 22, 2008 - JRA in CO
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YEAH!!!! It would seem that our many prayers have been answered and he is not scarred from his experiences last night!!!
Still praying for fever free 72 hrs - on the first try!! I remember being seriously sick (not anything near Noah!) when I was in elementary school and had to be fever free for 2 or 3 days (can't remember) and it seemed like forever before it happened!! I ended up being out of school for a month and still to this day don't know how to take notes(that's when they taught how to take notes as an outline)! LOL! To bad I wasn't homeschooled! hee hee!
Praisin' and prayin'!
Blessings!
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Nov. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment
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Kate,
Thank you so much for posting the picture of Noah - he looks undeniably adorable in his purple jammies!
Noah is such a remarkable communicator - I'm very glad that the IV issue in his foot didn't go on for longer. You and Noah must have been so relieved that the reinsertion of the new IV went smoothly...he deserves a break and I'm glad it came in the first go-round.
I'm praying you and Noah get some rest tonight - tomorrow is a whole new day and it sounds like things are looking up with the fever breaking (crossing every finger AND toe!).
Hugs to you both.
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Nov. 23, 2008 - Thankyou
Posted by Patty |
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Thankyou for taking the time to share with us tonight. It is wonderful to hear about the good time Noah got to have in the shower. It is wonderful that he is able to talk more now and express what is bothering him. My two year old grand daughter is here visiting and saw Noah's picture and said "Oh! The baby!" and waved to him and blew him kisses. I thought it was just too adorable! We love being a part of your lives even in such a small way.
Continued payers for you all.
Patty and family......even little Erika
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Nov. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment
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I don't usually comment, but this brought tears, literally, to my eyes. I prayed earlier today for healing time for the both of you, that neither Noah or yourself would be scarred from the IV room... Thank you Jesus... I'm so glad you got that play time.
http://alifeofbalance.wordpress.com
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Nov. 23, 2008 - Praising the Lord with you!!
Posted by Pam H |
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Oh Kate! Roller coaster is right! I am just so thankful that you were able to find some happy today and isn't God good to give that first stick fruit? He honored Noah's obedience! What an example your little fella has been for me today. Thank you, Noah!
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Nov. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous |
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Great to see Noah coloring. I'm also so thankful for the shower time you had and the ease of the new IV line placement.
Praying.
De'Etta
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Nov. 23, 2008 - now I'm crying...
Posted by Lisa in Colorad |
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Ok, I'll say it again. Noah has just the right Mommy. Some may have missed that opportunity. Thank you for such a vivid picture of thankfulnes and just living in the moment - seizing the opportunity for ministry to Noah. I am deeply touched!
Sweet story.
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Nov. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment
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I am so grateful to read how things went with the second IV. I'm still fervently praying for you all, and of course for precious Noah. Please tell the nurses, staff & doctors that they are being prayed for too. I can't imagine how hard it must be for them to see a little one hurting like Noah. I thank God for them.
In Christ,
Sarah
in the Lowcountry
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Nov. 23, 2008 - Thanks for sharing the photo
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Thanks for sharing the photo of sweet Noah. My mommy heart goes out to you...our Noah (9 months) is not feeling well today and is running a fever - we think its his teeth, something minor, I know, but I ache for his wimpers and pale face; and to think of all that you and your Noah have been through makes my heart ache even more. It is so hard when our children are sick and have to suffer...must be a picture of God's mercy and care towards us...
Thinking of you and praying,
Theresa for the Goulds
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Nov. 23, 2008 - So thankful
Posted by Amy |
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Hi Kate,
I'm so, so glad you were able to have some peace this afternoon in what could have been a horribly traumatic one, yet again. Noah does look great under the circumstances. I know you are just so proud of him. He's very special and such a gift!
Hang in there!
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Nov. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous |
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Noah looks so beautiful in this picture! It is hard to imagine what he has been through. I pray that things will get better and he doesn't have to go through any more pain like he did when they were trying to get his IV in. Love, Ruby
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Nov. 23, 2008 - PTL..............
Posted by jkiessling |
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for SHOWERS and nurses!!!!
We will keep on praying for that fever to stay AWAY!
Hugs & Prayers & Blessings from the Kiessling family from Fresno, California <><
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Nov. 23, 2008 - praise God
 Posted by keeperathome44
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Praising God for His little gifts to you. (A shower and the quick iv)
Continuing to pray for fever free time.
Renae
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Nov. 23, 2008 - Tears in my eyes...
Posted by InfertilityMom |
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...to read about your wonderful shower/bubble romp! Praising God for beautiful blessings in the midst of painful times. {{{hugs}}}
Jenni
http://www.HarvestingHope.blogspot.com
Edited by InfertilityMom on Nov. 23, 2008 at 10:35 PM
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Nov. 24, 2008 - Praying
Posted by Emily in IA |
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Kate and family. I don't remember how I found your blog, but I am praying for your dear little Noah. I'm so glad that you have Jesus to hold you up through all these trials, and yet I am so sad for you that you have to go through this. He will be your strength when you are weak! God's Peace to you all!
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Nov. 24, 2008 - Noah
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Hello--somehow I found your website & check in once in a while. I am so sorry about Noah.
I can still remember the years my little sister was so sick & how hard it was on our family.
I wanted to ask--and I may be way out of line--have the doctors considered Anthrax? Are you ever around sheep?
My friend's daughter had something that sounds similar to Noah--infection--where, what kind, cultures wouldn't grow anything, her daughter getting sicker & sicker.
Again--I am sure your doctors are excellent, but it took weeks to even come up with an idea of anthrax for my friend's daughter. I felt compelled to write to you.
I pray God will watch over your family & will send Noah's name & your entire family also to my friends for their prayer lists too.
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Nov. 24, 2008 - Continuing to pray for all of your family :)
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HOPE OF ISRAEL
MIQWEH YISRAEL
By Ann Spangler
The Name
Hope is the great stabilizer. It steadies us in times of fear and difficulty, not because we know that everything will turn out as we want, but because we know that God is trustworthy. Hope is what helps us stay on course regardless of circumstances. Biblical hope finds its roots in God and in his goodness, mercy, and power. We exercise our hope when we endure patiently. We nurture our hope when we read God’s Word. Though we hope for earthly blessings, our greatest hope is aimed at the life to come, when God will not only wipe away our tears but invite us to share his joy forever. When you pray to Miqweh Yisrael, the Hope of Israel, you are praying to the One who saves all those who trust in him.
Key Scripture
A blessing on the man who puts his trust in the LORD, with the LORD for his hope. He is like a tree by the waterside that thrusts its roots to the stream; when the heat comes it feels no alarm, its foliage stays green; it has no worries in a year of drought, and never ceases to bear fruit... Hope of Israel, LORD! (Jeremiah 17:7–8, 13 JB)
Thanking God for hope and that little blessings like a shower can bring happiness. Praying for the whole family!
Love,
The Browns
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Nov. 24, 2008 - What a gift!
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Kate, I think Noah looks wonderful.
Praise God for the special moments he gave you two.
What a precious gift of time together.
I am also praising Him for the fact that when Noah went back in that they were able to get the IV in rather quickly. Thank You Jesus...and thank you Kate for continuing to update throughout Noah's journey. Love to you all. Still Praying... Juanita Bardon, Pembroke, MA
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Posted by Anonymous |
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I'm so glad that went better for him! And fun water play time :)
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Nov. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous |
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I am praying for your beautiful boy!
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