Friday, March 5, 2010

Pray for Samuel please

I just wanted to send this out so that folks would be praying. Samuel has bronchiolitis and was having labored breathing, so he was admitted to Pen Bay Medical Center about 11am, March 4. His breathing rate is still within acceptable parameters, and his oxygen level is still good. They just want  to be cautious, and he may only be there overnight. We would just appreciate prayer for discernment, patience, and comfort for Samuel and Sara as they are away from us for this time.
Everyone else in the family had this  same cold, and are getting better day by day. The doctor said that if he was 2 months old or older, they would not keep him in the hospital, and also said that for someone needing to be hospitalized, he is doing incredibly well. He is alert, happy, and should be able to come home in a few days. I will post updates if there are drastic changes, but do not plan to write another update until he is home. Feel free to call Mark's cell at 207-542-8916.
These times are trying, and we know we are not alone in illness. God gives us the strength on the easy days and the hard days. He is God when the sun is shining, and when the rain pours down. In all things, we continue to praise the Lord for His provision and the gift of life we have each day according to His mercy and love.