Update on Josiah

Just a quick update to say thank you for all your prayers - they are working. Josiah is today in a much more stable condition than he was a few days ago.

So what has happened and what can you continue to agree with us for in prayer.

He was very swollen so they administered albumin - a protein which pulled the interstitial fluid into the cells then lasix a diuretic AND he had some massive diapers - PTL. He put on 1 1/2 Lb in edema and last night he was back down to his pre-surgery weight. This meant as a side effect he has changed from being acidotic to being alkolodic - but the blood gases that they take every 6 hours are getting much better - PTL.

He is still fighting infection on two fronts - he has chest infection which has meant he still has a very gunky chest - but his oxygen needs are decreasing and today they will change his vent from the oscillator - The vent is still doing all of his breathing for him - but we are believing he will do better soon.

He is also fighting the infection in the incision - but this too is healing - he is being weaned on the pain medication - The great news about the surgery is that last night he had his first poopy diaper - surely a cause for celebration - which means the gut is clear all the way through. They usually expect the gut to move through in 7-10 days - 5 days at best, however, Josiah despite all the stuff he is going through came through in 4 days.

So all in all things are looking a lot brighter for our precious little boy - we know he has a destiny in God and we are fighting for that destiny in prayer.

So what can you pray for

1) The two fronts of infection would clear up - He would be healed in the chest and in the tummy.

2) His breathing would get much stronger - we want to see him come off breathing support.

3) He would have angelic protection around his bed - We have seen some unusual warfare over our son and we want him hidden under the Shadow of the Almighty

Blessings and Thanks

Jono, Shari and Josiah