Thursday, May 10, 2007

Separation Anxiety

Yesterday was brutal. I left Susan and Ali in San Francisco. I praise God for every second I got to spend with Ali and for the two days I spent with the charming and beautiful Susan. But it was too short. Now Susan is there with Ali and I know that her loving touch and soothing voice will be used by the Lord, along with your continued intercession, as a healing balm.

The amount of improvement I personally observed was amazing. Last week at this time, the doctor was having conversations with me about the possibility that Ali may never be able to breathe without the machine. But, a few days later, she was breathing totally on her own. She's opens her eyes, and she cries when she needs to be comforted. Ali responds to the comforting touch of her mother, her grandmother, and the gentle, caring touch of her nurses.

Today's plan is to move her out of intensve care and up to the pediatric ward. That's another big, confident step.

I hope this news encourages you like it does me.

I'm off today to the Bahamas to be with my son. There probably won't be any updates for a couple of days. In the meantime, I'm praying about the right way to share with you how all this happened...

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Byron,
Thank you for the update. I am continuing to pray and will add Ali to our church's prayer list.

Unknown said...

That is so awesome. I've been praying every night and will continue until the storm is over. Have a safe trip to the bahamas.

Anonymous said...

We are very encouraged at this news, Bryon! We've been praying all day for a smooth transfer and more miraculous progress!
We love your whole family.

The Scotts

Unknown said...

that is great news! praise God!! safe travels to you, you all will continue to be in my prayers.

-Liz

Anonymous said...

So thankful to hear the good news of her progress!

Continued prayers for Ali,
her recovery, and your family...
Thank you for keeping us updated on her condition.

God bless you all and may He bring forth swift and complete healing.

Anonymous said...

Wow, Bryon! If they're moving her out of ICU, they must be feeling much more confident of her stability.

She has made remarkable improvements, which I know we're supposed to expect, when we know God is involved. As someone once said, "I believe in healing, but when I see it, I *really* believe in it!"

I'm still praying for Ali and for all of you. Enjoy your son.

Anonymous said...

Bryon,

I am still praying your testimony of who God is right now in your life has been an encouragement to me. My heart hurts for Ali, and the rest of your family in this time of need. I will not stop praying because my (our) God is a God of miracles.

Anonymous said...

Dang... keep the updates coming as you're able to. Still praying for the entire gang as well as your trip to see your son.

Peace.

Anonymous said...

Praying for Ali and your entire family. God is *so* good!

Phillip Santillan said...

Hey! We just arrived in S.F. toady. We're continuing to pray for your family...now just a little closer to the need.

Anonymous said...

We are praying for you ALL, Ali is surrounded by Angels and we are praising God for his work in all of this!

Love,
The Edwards