Sunday, February 10, 2008
Sunday
Good afternoon all. Our senior "shawna sitter" was relieved from duty this morning by a couple of our family members. She faithfully texted us about Shawnas progress all day yesterday and early this morning before we went to church. We are now here taking up the "watch", and have finally been able to see her at 530pm . There is not much to report as they are still keeping her sedated to eliminate the pain from her abdominal operation. We have noticed a lot of eyelid flutter and she chews a bit on the stomach drain which is still in her mouth. Her white blood cell count is steadily decreasing which means the infection is decreasing. The nurses keep her elevated side to side and use aggressive physiotherapy to combat possible blood clots in her upper body. The cuts on her legs are healed and they may remove the staples soon. . Dr Sne examined the abdominal cuts and is pleased with the progress. We remain thankful for the capable Drs and nurses who tend to her. God has richly blessed us. We continue to rely on him for the blessings he has given. We sometimes expect too much and want her to wake up right now. God is teaching us to be patient and expect all things from him in his time. We thank all of you for your continued prayers for Shawna. God bless you all. Al and Deb
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We are thankful for each new step in the right direction.
We continue to pray for Shawna, and you all, knowing that with God anything is possible.
Always in our thoughts, John&Marian, Tyson, Kyla, and Owen.
We learned a new song in choir this week called "We Will Keep Our Faith Alive" by Don Besig and Nancy Price. I thought of you all when we sang it. I wish you could hear it but I thought I would share the words with you:
Gathered here within this place,
we can share in God's redeeming grace.
There's no room for doubt or fear;
we can feel His presence here.
As we face each passing day
we will serve and honour and obey;
and if hope should start to dim,
we will know our trust is in Him
And we will keep our faith alive,
God will always be our Guide.
Through the darkest night,
we will see God's light.
We will keep our faith alive!
We will live as God has planned
though at times we may not understand.
Many things we may not see,
but our faith will help us believe.
From His Word we learn the truth;
through His love we all are born anew.
With His help, we will not fail
for we know our God will prevail.
And we will keep our faith alive,
God will always be our guide.
Through the darkest night
we will see God's light,
We will keep our faith alive!
Praise to God for granting faith and trust in Him!
Sincerely, James and Miriam Slaa and family
We continue to keep Shawna and your family in our prayers.
Mike & Alina Noot
We also continue to pray.........
James, Sonja, Kevin, Sydney and Alexa Heeringa
Congratulations on your daughters Wedding!
We think of you often and we continue to keep you all in our prayers!
Rich and Tracey Stam
Our thoughts and prayers are with you every day.
Congratulations also on your daughter's wedding!
Al and Mirjam Schulenberg
Dear Al, Debbie, family and Shawna's loved ones:
It was good to see you and be able to talk to you in church today. We are thankful to hear you had a beautiful day of celebration on Saturday and we send our congratulations to Shaun and Rebecca and families.
We will continue to ask God for healing for Shawna and patience for the rest of you as you face each new day. Thinking of you, Dave and Angelina Jans, Brent, Mitchell and Slater.
The wedding was beautiful. We pray that God will grant healing to Shawna and we wish you continued strength and patience in the new week.
Everett & Lynn Dejong & family
I'm continually praying for Shawna and praising God for his amazing hand in this long process.
Mark
As of today I have firm contact with my Ontario family again. Thank you Gerlinda for finding me. Alan and Debbie, you and your famuily will be in my prayers also. Our amazing Father will continue to grant you all that you need, for each day as it comes to you. You clearly live in the palm of His Almighty hand. What a gift that is, isn't it. With love and a hug from a far cousin! Joanne Vegter
We join the many people who are praying for shawna and her family. Grab each day as a gift from God.
We continue to pray and by this we hope you receive much strength.
The Vanderhouts
Dear Al, Deb, Darryl and all other loved ones of Shawna,
We daily remember you in our prayers as you travel this long road. We are thankful to hear of the small steps towards Shawna's recovery and may the Lord continue to grant you much strength and patience through it all. Not a hair shall fall from our heads without the will of our Heavenly Father. What a comfort to know this!
Thinking of you often, Rick & Jen Lof and family
Dear Al and Deb and loved ones of Shawna.
We hear that Saturday was a real day of rejoicing for you all, and we thank our heavenly Father for this. Amidst our difficulties He gives us such joy! Congratulations Shawn and Rebecca. We wish you both a life that is filled with the goodness of the Lord.
We keep Shawna and all of you in our daily prayers. Every little step in the right direction gives us all such hope. Isn't it a wonderful comfort that, even though she is still asleep, she is in Father's hand.
When I lay down,and slept;
I woke, for I was kept
In His devine protection.
The Lord was at my side,
My safety He supplied,
Whatever my affliction.
Whatever happens, Shawna is so completely in God's care, that nothing can keep her from His Love.
Have a blessed day together.
love, Andy and Tina
We are thankful that you all had a beautiful wedding day together. Our Congratulations and God's continued blessings!
We thankfully read each day's posting and see God's love in the positive changes in Shawna's condition. you are all in our daily thoughts and prayers.
John & Wilma Groenwold & girls
I work with Shawna at Royal Flowers, and I just heard about her accident yesterday when our minister at Wellandport ORC asked us to keep your family in our prayers. I'm so glad to hear Shawna's making improvement, and we will keep her in our prayers.
Jenna Stryker
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