Sunday, January 27, 2008

Sunday afternoon

Here is the latest news from Debbie and Al:
Today the neurosurgeon examined Shawna. He is content with her progress thus far. Another doctor looked at her abdomen, and was also pleased with her condition.
Shawna's blood pressure is going up. This is a good sign, as it was a bit low before.
She previously had water pressure causing swelling around her eyes. This swelling is going down.
Tomorrow Shawna will have another CAT scan which will tell them about the bleeding in her brain, among other things.
Debbie and Al continue to be thankful for all of their visitors, comments on this blog and especially for your prayers. Please continue to hold Shawna and her family in your prayers.

Kate

19 comments:

MarkB said...

My prayers are with her.

-Mark

Anonymous said...

May our Lord and sustainer of life give you his strength and comfort in these trying days. We pray that Shawna will recover from her injuries and that our Lord and God grants you the patience that is needed as healing takes place.
In Christian love: Ben&Anita Poort

Anonymous said...

Al and Debbie and family
and Darryl
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you the strength to carry on. We pray that God's hand will lead Shawna through this.
James and Yolanda Deboer
Jason Kelly Nikki Stacey Jaclyn

Anonymous said...

Al and Deb and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and trying time. We pray that you will feel our heavenly Fathers'arms carrying you through this time. We pray for His grace and mercy also toward Shawna, that He will hold her in His loving hands.
With love and prayers,
Peter and Petra Jonker

Anonymous said...

Al, Debbie and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the Lord give you all that you are in need of.
Henry and Shirley Tenahge and family

Anonymous said...

Al and Debbie and family
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord, the great physician be your comfort and strength to carry you through this difficult time.
Wim and Joanne Aalbers and family

Anonymous said...

Our prayers are going up to the Great Physician for Shawna's healing, and for the family's strength in the face of this trial.
Mike and Alina Noot

Anonymous said...

My prayers go out for Shawna, family and friends. May God be with you all during this time of need.

Anonymous said...

my prayers are with her, as well as your family and darryl
kristina haining

Anonymous said...

The family in Holland is praying for all of you. We pray that God will save the live op Shawny. and that He will give strength to all of you.
Tante Willy

Anonymous said...

Deb, Al and Family
I cant stop thinking about everything you must all be going through and you are all in my prayers. Family is so important and we often take them for granted. I pray that you all find strength in the Lord at this difficult time.
I also pray that the Lord will guide the doctors to help Shawna.
God bless you all!

Jessie-Lyn VanRootselaar

Anonymous said...

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God surround you all with his love and care, and give you the strength and patience you need as you go through this difficult time.

In Christian love:
Jan and Marian Visser & family

Anonymous said...

Hey Bethlehem Family
It's one of your many 3rd cousins here...Krystal Mans...I wanted to let you all know that my prayers and thoughts are with you all and
I know God is watching over Shawna and helping her through all this. May you all find your hope and comfort and trust in him. For he is our number one care giver
Love to you all
Krystal Mans
...................................
OUR NUMBER ONE CARE GIVER:

God is in control
In each and every way
He is in control
Of things we do and say

He is with us when we are happy
Also when we are sad
He’s always in control
In good times and bad

He is there to fight our battles
He tells us not to give in
When we need his angels
For us, he sends

When that mountain seems too big
We need to check our heart
Nothing is too big for god
The waters he did part

He knows our every thought
He knows us all so well
We know he’s in control
To him our problems we can tell

He does things for a reason
He knows what’s best for us
We need him in our life
For his control is a must

God allows things to happen
It’s not always good
How we’d love to change things
If we only could

He helps us through the valleys
When they seem to big to cross
We must always remember
That God is our loving boss

Next time we face a mountain
We need to check our soul
We need to always remember
That god is in control

Anonymous said...

You are in my prayers, Al, Debbie, Shawna and family. May God grant you the strength you need during this difficult time.
Trina Jelsma

Anonymous said...

Al and Debbie and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We pray that God will comfort you and give you all that you need to get through this and that Shawna may be granted a full recovery.

Anonymous said...

Bethlehem family and Darryl
You are in our prayers as well as Shawna. We pray for a miracle and we pray for strength for all of you... Much love, Clarence and Annette Visser

Anonymous said...

Al, Debbie and family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May our Heavenly Father give each of you the strength you need in this stressful time. May the knowledge that people from all over the world are praying for Shawna's recovery also be a comfort for you.

Arend and Willa Dale Smid

Jim and Bernice said...

Al,Debbie and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May our God grant you the strength you need during this difficult time. We know that our God holds us all in the palm of His hands which is such a comfort during this time. We pray that He will grant healing to Shawna and surround you all with His love.
Jim and Bernice and family

Anonymous said...

Praying that she'll fully recuperate.
God be with you.

-Simon Zwaan