Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Tuesday morning
Good morning everyone. We've been forced to finally get a good nights rest. Shawna received a new "roomie" last night. With the amount of initial work they have to do on new patients they did not want us in the same room. Therefore we were forced to leave. When we returned this morning we were told Shawna had an unevetful night. That was a blessing in itself for now we know we can get some sleep so we can continue to function. Shwna will be getting a CT scan later today the facial swelling is gone and the puffines in hers skin around her fingers and arms is sarting to go away as well. She is now recieivng a liquid lunch(looks a lot like 1 litre bag of milk). They want her system to start functioning to also help with the drainage of excess fluids which the body was storing due to trauma. They have washed her hair and she looks beautiful with nice colour and long braids. They worked so hard braiding it to save it before they cut her open. We are so very thankful for the outporing of Gods holy spirit working in his childrens heart to respond to our need. We are lifted high upon eagles wings so we can see clearly gods plan in all of this. We won't pretend to know his whole plan but several things have been made plain. We will never ask why this happened because we know several significant things which would never have happened otherwise. Please continue to pray for us and by God's grace we may be able to inform you of more positive progress. Thank you everybody. On behalf of the family
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i am very happy to hear that shawna is ok. we know that God as a loving father will do whats best for us. we the wieske family are praying for shawna. we are so relieved when the call doesnt come soaying that she didnt make it. we are still praying for shawna to pull through.
Wonderful news that good progress can be seen. We are grateful to the LORD that He has heard the prayers offered up for Shawna and for your family and is not only giving you strength to deal with the situation but also answering our prayers for Shawna's continued improvement.
Love James and Simone & family
Amazing - every day there is an improvement. We will continue to keep Shawna and your family in our prayers.
Glad to hear that you are able to rest!
Rick and Michelle Smeding
"I call as my heart grows faint;
lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For You have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings!!"
Ps 61
Hi Al, Debbie, Darryl and family
We are so encouraged to hear how far Shawna has progressed already! God is indeed good and all powerful!! Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers continually and that there is absolutely nothing that God cannot do. May God grant you all the strength, both physically and mentally, that you will need in the times to come
Love Fred, Simone, Brandon, Jeff, Ashley and Erin
We are very happy to hear about the progress Shawna has made so far. We will still continue to keep Shawna in our thoughts and Prayers. Hope you continue to hang in there, glad you could all get some rest.
Shawn, Melissa and Ashton Strating
God is indeed good to us. It is wonderful that she is making progress. Though there is a long way to go, we can depend on our heavenly Father. Remembering you in prayer,
Raoul
We are pleased to hear that there is some good progress made in Shawna. May God continue to bless her and may He also continue to be with the family during this very trying time. We will continue to pray!
Jack and Michelle VanderVelde
Chelsea, Taylor & Meagan
I am so happy and thankful with every positive bit of news!
I'm praying that one day Shawna will be healthy enough to see and write for herself on this blog and know the miracles God has done in her life!
I think all of us are learning new things through this, whether it's patience, trusting in God, the importance of friends/family and/or the power of prayer!
All who are affected are in my prayers, especially you, Bethlehems and Darryl.
Amanda Feenstra
PRAISE THE LORD,
WE THANK THE LORD
AND WILL NOT FORGET YOU IN OUR PRAYERS
Dear Al&Debbie and family,
We are thankful to God that every day there seems to be a little more improvement. We continue to keep Shawna and your family in our prayers. May God continue to give you the comfort and strength that you need.
Love Fred&Arlene, Nicole&Dwayne,Tanya,Ashley,Michael
God is truly awesome. I am very thankful that Shawna is making progress.
Mark
We are thankful to see that there is some progress in Shawna's condition. We continue to hold her and your family in prayer.
Len & Jackie Hordyk & family.
Praise the Lord!
May He continue to grant you the patience in dealing with the slow healing process, and may He continue to carry you all in the Palm of His loving Hand!
Dear Shawna, Darryl, and the Bethlehems,
it is amazing to see God's grace and power. especially on Friday night, when the doctor's had all but given up, God showed us how he does not ever leave us. he answered our prayers on friday night, and he continues to be with you and Shawna and all of us. we are all praying for you Shawna. hang in there!
all the best from jay deboer
Glad to hear the good news. It is wonderful to see God's hand in all this. May He continue to be with Shawna and all those dear to her.
Tom and Alice and family
We rejoice with you in Shawna's continued improvement.
We serve such an awesome God and are reminded of it once again as we see His loving arms wrapped so securely around you, your family, and Darryl as well as Shawna.
We pray that each of you will continue to be given everything you stand in need of.
May our heavenly Father also continue to bless the work of all of the health care professionals involved in Shawna's care.
Arend and Willa Dale Smid
All praise to our Heavenly Father with the progress of your dear Shawna. Although we don't know Shawna, your story hits home, as my husband was also in Hamilton General with head injuries, and I most definately know the overwhelming emotions you are having to deal with in this time of uncertianty. I also, however, sense the Lord's sovereign hand in this situation through your faith and know without a doubt that you are being carried. The Lord is faithful and His promises endure. Continue to look to Him and He will give you strength. We will also continue our lives with a heavy heart for your needs, bringing them daily to our God most high. In all sincere regards,
Laura and Richard Feenstra
Al, Debbie, Darryl and family
We are so thankful to hear that Shawna is doing so much better. We know that God is with her every step of the way and continues to surround you all with his care. We continue to pray for continued healing and strength.
Jim and Bernice, James, Ryan, Justin, Kevin, and Kristen Buist
We thank our dear Lord and Savior for His continued care for Shawna and the rest of you. We are blessed to have such an awesome God who willnever leave us but lift us up and carry us through the trials of life. You are in our thoghts and prayers.
Love, Keith and Suzanne Wielink & family
Hi Alan,
Just want you guys to know that we are praying for you and your family.
Love,
Pete de Jong, Shannon, and kids.
Calgary, Alberta
I am so glad that there continues to be improvement with Shawna and her condition. I will continue to pray for her recovery and for patience and strength for your entire family.
Samantha
We are so thankful with you all for the good news!!. We continue to pray for each of you.
Tim and Elly Hutten and family.
...but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31
We are so thankful with you all for the good news!!. We continue to pray for each of you.
Tim and Elly Hutten and family.
...but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31
We continue to keep Shawna and all who love and care for her in our thoughts and prayers. May the LORD give you all you need!
Ed & Trix Aasman & family
We pray the Great Physician will continue to do His good work. We are thankful things are improving. We wish you much strength and energy in the coming days. God is good!!
Herman and JoAnne Faber
Al, Debbie and Family
Bill, Jeannie, Darryl and Kevin
We were glad to see that Shawna has stabilized and things look promising. Be strong Shawna,we know first hand that miracles do happen when they are most needed.
You are in our thoughts always.
John and Pam Linde
(little cousins Brandon and Courtney)
Uncle Al, Aunt Deb & Family.
I am so happy that Shawna is doing good. We continue to pray for her and you guys, and I hope everything turns out well.
Love,
Kristen
We too continue to hold Shawna and you all up in prayer. What a comfort that we can rest in God's all-powerful hands.
Allan, Alice and children
We are happy to hear Shawna is progressing well. She is in the hands of our Heavenly Lord whom we love and adore. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts & prayers. All the best!
Andrew & JoAnne DeBoer
Kurtis, Kristen, Leanne, Melissa
Thanks be to God, who does indeed hear our humble prayers! We continue to hold all of you before God in our thoughts and prayers. Al, Debbie, Darryl and families we wish you strength and encouragement, in the difficult time, now and ahead of you. love Bob and Diane Spoelstra
Our thoughts and prayers go out to shawna and family. I pray that the Lord grants you comfort and stength in the upcomming time.
Dustin and Danielle Ludwig
Psalm 46
For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song.
1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
Selah
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
7 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Selah
8 Come and see the works of the LORD, the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire.
10 "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."
11 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Mr.&Mrs. Sean&Becky, Will&Katie, Darryl, Jess, AJ, Eric and Darren, and everyone else,
Praying with you and for you,
Jonathan Slaa
Thinking of your family in these difficult times. wishing you Gods Blessing and strength. We are continuously praying that things will go well.
Henry & Roeli kelly
and family
We continue to hold Shawna, family and friends in our prayers. May God continue to grant you strength during this difficult time. He is the Great Physician. We pray for continued improvement and a good recovery.
Love Mike and Marlene and family
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