Derek and I are both sitting in our new cozy home in the back room of the NICU with Joshua. We changed his diaper and little outfit and now he is laying snugly in daddy's arms. He looks so comfortable! I can't wait for that day when it's in his own room and Maddy can be playing on the floor. Don't get me wrong. I know it will be a challenge and I will be exhausted, but I'm okay with that. I was able to hold the little guy for quite a while this afternoon, so he's been loved on by us both today!He's doing well! He still has a couple of episodes and his oxygenation level will drop down occasionally but overall he's doing great and getting bigger! He weighed tonight.
This song came on the radio day before yesterday by Sidewalk Prophets called Help Me Find It. It's one of my new favorite songs and it's my prayer for our family: If there's a road I should walk, help me find it. If I need to be still, give me peace for the moment. Whatever your will. Whatever your will. Can you help me find it. We didn't choose to walk this road because, if we had the choice we would have chosen the easier road. God had this one for us though, and after going down it, I would not want to be on any other road. It's in these times we learn to truly rely on Him! So I thank God for this road we have found and I just pray that we will be still when we need to be so that God can teach us all we need to learn. God's plans and desires far exceed ours and we can't wait to see what he has in store for all of us, but especially Joshua.
Specifics to pray for:That Joshua will be episode free, he can handle his reflux, and his oxygenation level will stay high.
Please begin praying for his feeding. That he is a natural at sucking, swallowing and breathing all at the same time.
The we will walk the road God has for us, He will be glorified and he impacts the lives of the people he wants to with Joshua's story.
Blessings and wisdom for the NICU staff. Happy nurses week!!!
For Joshua's friends and parents in the NICU.
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