Sunday, April 27, 2008
Sunday (day94)
Good morning all. Shawnas gone for a bath, and I finally have a few moments to post a blog. Shawna is very alert now. The physiotherapist is very pleased with her progress. He can definitely see improvements week to week. This week shawna stayed siting up unsupported for quite a few seconds. She also moved her right leg/knee on command. Just a few seconds ago when the nurse gave her a needle, she jerked with pain. That hasnt happened in quite a while. We thought she blocked out that pain as she's had so many needles. Now she's resting peacefully as I comb out the tangles in her hair. That's almost a full days work in itself. We hope to celebrate Deb's birthday in the sunroom with Shawna this afternoon. Preparations are ongoing at the house to make sure we are ready for her at the earliest possible time. Shawna is still doing well without any antibiotics. She's definitely getting stronger and her white blood count is still progressively going down. While reading with Shawna this morning we were strengthened by the words of Romans 8: 18ff. "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us". Many times we get caught up in the day to day things and loose focus on our goals. We must run the race with the conviction that nothing will be able to seperate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. We wish you a blessed Lord's Day of praise and worship. Al and Deb
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Glad to hear the good news! Reading through past blogs, a definate improvement is seen! Have a happy birthday, Deb, and may God grant your family and friends the strength to care for Shawna as she grows stronger. Most of all, we pray that the Lord will give you faith in Him; the knowledge that He is in control and carries you on eagle's wings!
Happy Birthday Deb,
I hope you have a wonderful day with your family. We rejoice in Shawna's improvements and pray that God continues to shower his blessings on you all.
Love Erica and Dave
We hope you have an enjoyable afternoon together with family and friends. You are on a journey guided by your heavenly Father. By Day 94 you have been strengthened and assured of His love so many times. Thanks for including so many people in your experience by way of this blog. May God continue to bless your family.
Bob and Freda Jagt, family.
Continually in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord continue to give you all strength courage and patience as you care for you daughter.
Arnold and Anita Hulzebosch and family.
Dear Allan and Debbie. This poem means so much to me. It has helped me in my darkest moments.
And in moments of great joy. We continue to be amazed with Shauna's progress. She continues to be in our prayers. A happy Blessed birthday Debbie.
Andy and Gerda.
Sometimes life seems hard to bear,
Full of sorrow, trouble and woe
It's then I have to remember
That in the valleys I grow.
It I always stayed on the mountain top
And I never experienced pain,
I would never appreciate God's love
And would be living in vain.
I have so much to learn
And my growth is very slow,
Sometimes I need the mountain tops,
But it's in the valleys I grow.
I do not always understand
Why things happen as they do,
But I am very sure of one thing.
My Lord will see me through.
My little valleys are nothing
When I picture Christ on the cross
He went through the valley of death;
His victory was satans loss.
Forgive me Lord for complaining
When I'm feeling so very low.
Just give me a gentle reminder
That it's in the valleys I grow.
Continue to strengthen me, Lord
And use my life each day
To share your love with others
And help them find there way.
Thank you for valleys, Lord
For this one thing I know
The mountain tops are glorious
But it's in the valleys I grow.
Happy birthday, Debby ! Your birthday will be a special day this time because of Shawna.But it is nice that you can be together in her place. Her progres is going better and better. That is wonderfull. We know that God is faithfull, His plans do not fail.
"Glory, blessing, praise eternal!"
Thus the choir of angels sings.
"Honor,riches,power, dominion!"
Thus is praise creation brings.
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Glory to the King of Kings !!
Dear all !!!! Have a nice day !!
oom Klaas
oom Jan + tante Menna
oom Albert + tante Joke
oom Henk + tante Marry
oom Age + tante Willy
+ our children.
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There are so many who read the blog and are encouraged by your words. There may not be so many comments anymore, but the prayers have not stopped. We too continue to read the blog and pray for guidance and strength for Al and Deb and your entire family. May all things be to the glory of our Father in heaven, who does not sleep or slumber, but watches continually over His children, where not a hair can fall from our heads, without our Father knowing. Keep getting better Shawna and working to the day when you can go home and be with your family.
Congratulations Deb!
May the Lord grant many more with family and friends.
A day doesn't go by without thinking about you and your family. We pray that the Lord will continue to give Shawna strength and healing.
Love, Pete, Jean & Boys
we are so glad to see the daily improvements in Shawna's recovery. We continue to have you all in our thoughts and in our prayers. It is nice to have Shawna so close by for now, We love to just be able to stop by and see her, and visit with Deb and whoever is there for her. It is great to see the love and care she receives from her friends. But it will also be great when the time comes for her to be at Chedoke. (Boot camp,right?)
Hope to see you soon again.
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