Good evening all. Shawna continues to be in stable condition. The samples taken from her abdomen showed to not have any active organisms. This means there are no more infections at this time. They continue to drain the fluids. Her heart rate was up a bit and they held off feeding her more food through the tube untill her digestive system functioned completely. Her breathing continues properly with minimal assistance from the respirator. We continue to be thankful for Shawna's progress and pray for the Lord's continued blessing over her.
We finally weaned Deb from the hospital and hope we can continue to enjoy a good nights sleep at home while Shawna is unconscious. This is a difficult time but we have full trust in our Father that he is keeping our daughter safe in his arms. We spent a considerable amount of time going over the many cards we had received in the mail. Although all of them convey the thoughts and prayers of our Communion of Saints and community which touch our hearts deeply, there was a few cards which are very special to us. First from Deb's class at Acres and another from the Girls Teen Club at Vineyard Canadian Reformed Church. The last one from grade three at Immanuel Christian School in Winnipeg, Manitoba continues to show us how fully God's arms are encircling and upholding us and Shawna. We continue to be so thankful for your cards, emails,prayers and messages on this blog. God bless you all. Al and Deb
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We pray that while Shawna continues to rest in the hospital that you all may now also be able to relax enough that you can get a good sleep in your own beds at home. Eventhough you will not be right next to Shawna's bed for 24 hours of the day anymore, our Heavenly Father continues to watch over her and the doctors and nurses each minute of the day and the night.
We pray for continued improving health for Shawna and for the Lord's love and protection for each of you.
Tim and Elly Hutten and family
Dear Al and Deb
So happy to hear you can rest at home with the rest of your loved ones. May the Lord continue to strengthen you all. Deb we miss your cheerful laugh and personality at school. I will pass on your comments to the students about the letters. We continue to pray for you all.
Love Evelyn
Hi Al and Deb,
I will let Heather and her class know how much you appreciated the cards that they made for you.
Our prayers are still with you and everyone involved with Shawna (even from the beautiful province of B.C. where I am for a week).
Love Erica Nienhuis
what a blessing it is for your children to be able to be at home for the night again, shawna is well taken care of and the children need you at home GOD bless you all we keep on praying that Shawna will be completely healed again,,,,,,,love,
May our Heavenly Father continue to bless the hands of the doctors and nurses as they care for Shawna, may He also grant you the rest you need, at home.
Praying for you and thinking of you often.
Nathan and Aileen Diek
Taryn & Aiden
What a blessing to hear the news of Shawna's recovery. We hope you will be able to have a good nights rest in your own bed. We continue to wait each day for news on this blog. What a wonderful way to let everyone know what is going on, and we can let you know how much you are thought of and all the prayers that go out each and every day for your family and Shawna's loved ones.
May our Father in heaven continue to strengthen and give you all what you need during this difficult time in your lives. Have a good night, may God bless you and the hands of the doctors as they care for Shawna.
Tom and Alice and children
Dear Al and Deb and family:
I am sure that the kids were happy to see their Mom at home, and to sleep in your own bed must have been a good feeling. It is good that Shawna'a recovery is going so well, that you are now able to take that time for yourself to rest and be refreshed to go on again. Shawna is in God's Hands and there is no safer place anywhere!
We continue to pray for all of you daily. With love from the Van Ykens
Dear Al and Debbie and family,
We are continuing to pray for Shawna's recovery, and also pray for you to recieve the strength you need to care for her and the rest of your family. We're glad to hear that you are able to return home for your night's sleep. Although we do know how hard it is to go home when your child is laying in a hospital bed,( or crib as our son was.) But ultimately as you said it comes down to putting our trust in our Heavenly Father and knowing that His will alone is good.
May He continue to surround you with His love and care,
Ben and Rachel Helder
Emmalyne, Isaac
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