Monday, February 25, 2008
Monday (day32)
Good evening all. Not too much to post. Shawna continues to rest. Her white cell counts are coming down nicely.....infection is going away. They are no longer giving her oxygen. They are also starting the process to remove the tracheotomy. During this first stag if she can continue for 24 hrs they will move her out of stepdown on floor 7 to the trauma ward on floor 6. This will most likely happen tomorrow. The shawna watch begins with watchers through the evening to give a little help to the nurses who are not always in the room as they have 4 to 6 patients under their care. This happened a bit faster than we anticipated but it means again she is well enough that they are confident of the move. We thank God for her progress and continue to lay her needs before his throne of mercy. Again just a little housekeeping. If you are feeling ill or any of your family is ill please do not visit. If you do visit you must clean your hands with the solution provided. We've had a few scares in the last few days as visiting conditions are becoming relaxed. Yours in Christ. Al and Deb
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Uncle Al & Aunt Debb:
Its great to hear that Shawna is recovering nicely.
We are still praying and praying continually.
Love, Kristen ♥
p.s.I hope to see you soon!
Dear Al, Deb, family, Darryl and friends,
Just reading your blog and am amazed how great God is. To think there was no hope and now... May our heavenly Father continue to uphold you in this trying time. We will continue to pray for you as well as the dr's and nurses. We may see how our LORD is near Shawna as you witness her body healing. What a miracles so far.
Always in our thoughts and prayers.
Bert and Minny and family Poort
Again reason for thankfulness! May the Lord continue to bless Shawna's recovery and may He also grant strength and courage to the doctors, nurses and yes, to all who love her dearly and sit by her bedside daily.
We, along with many others, continue to pray for you all.
Tim and Elly Hutten and family
Dear Al & Debbie:
We read your blog everyday and thank you for the updates! Praise God that Shawna is healing - see, God does move mountains!!
Everyday we pray (& the kids too) for you and your family to find strength.
Thinking of you,
Rick, Sue, Danielle, Heather & Lauren
Dear Bethlehems, Darryl, and friends:
Rejoicing with you in Shawna's progress!!
How great our God truly is - a God of wonders for sure!!
You remain continually in thought and prayer...
Jenn Harink
What wonderful news!!! Every day it is a joy to read your blog and hear how Shawna has progressed. The Lord hears and answers. Deb take care of yourself. Shawna is blessed to have her mom lovingly caring for her needs. We continue to pray that the Lord will surround you all with his care and give you strength, patience.
Daily in our prayers
Fred and Evelyn
Dear Al & Deb.
It is wonderful to hear that you can relax just enough to also be at home long enough to count your blessings there as well. For those of us who read your blog it is amazing to see how our Faithful Father provides all that his children need when they go through trials. You have been a true testimony of God's faithfulness. May you sense His nearness, His love, and His continued grace in your lives, to carry on on this difficult journey. Remember that the Guide for your journey, is the one who made the road map itself, and the one who shows the way, and who will carry you when you find the road difficult.
Trust in your Guide.
With continual prayer,
Al and Diane Bergsma
Dear Family,
We have been following this blog from the beginning! Thank you so much for taking the time to do so in your busy schedule. We continue to pray for all of you and are very thankful to hear of Shawna's small steps in recovery. May the Lord be near to you all during this difficult time.
Ed & Henrietta VanderLaan
(Hamilton, ON)
"Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, both now and forevermore." Psalm 125:1&2
Thank you so much for taking the time to update many thousands of people who are following Shawna's progress every day. It has become part of our daily routine to check up on you all before we begin our day. It also motivates us to continue praying for Shawna and her family, that the Lord will continue to shower His tender loving mercies on you all. We rejoice with you that things are progressing rapidly, what a hope for the future. May you continue to trust in the Rock of our salvation.
Dear Al and Deb,
We continue to follow this blog daily and are thankful to the Lord for the progress thus far. We continue to pray for Shawna and for you as her family also for Darryl. May the Lord give you the strength and patience you need to watch over her and care for her as she continues to heal.
Tom and Sandra Linde and family
Deb and Al, Thanks so much for updating the blog every day. God's love and healing power is truly evident and His mercies are new every morning. We continue to pray for all of you daily and especially for continued healing for Shawna.
Art and Sandra
Dear Al, Deb and family of Shawna:
We are so thankful that Shawna's body is healing so well. What a reminder to all of us, as one comment said "God does move mountains" When we are going through those deep valleys, we are so blessed to have this comfort that with our God ALL things are possible. We know it so well, but now and then we need to be reminded of it. We pray that also today Shawna may continue to recover, and we pray for strength, and patience for you. May it comfort you that so many are praying for you all.
have a good day today.
love, The van Ykens
Dear Bethlehem family, and all others who stand vigil at her bedside,
You all and Shawna are in our daily prayers. We pray that our Father - the sustainer of all life will continue to care for Shawna. If it's His will may she be restored to you.
Trust in the Lord always.
God Bless you all!
Brian and Lisa Vanderhout
Bethlehem's and Darryl
Thanks be to God! May He continue to be with her in her recovery. May He also continue to uphold you as well.
In our thoughts and prayers
John and Mary VanderHoeven, Chris DeBoer and Amanda VanderHoeven
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