Joyful News

Joy!
It is Mother's day, May 11, 2008 and we are flooded with joy!
For a few hours today, the ventilator was completely turned off and an oxygen mask was placed over Dave's mouth and nose and that served as his only source of respiration! His blood gasses remained normal throughout this and he did not appear stressed. He will be going back on the ventilator tonight to allow for rest but this process will be tried again tomorrow. It is so good to have a good report, an indication of real progress! Please pray that this good news continues and increases.

Please pray for Pam also. She has been busily juggling the needs of her husband, her three young children, all the normal demands of life, and the necessary preparation for the impending birth of her fourth child. Medical personnel are saying that even after Dave is off the respirator, his recovery will be long and slow with an extended period in the hospital. She has been praying for her husband's return home before the birth of their child, trusting God to provide, and pushing away concern for what will happen when Her leave under the Family Medical Leave Act expires and a newborn is added to the picture.

God is good and He knows what is needed and is well able to provide. We trust He will work out the details and make everything turn out right regardless of what the circumstances are or what anyone says.