Thursday, July 24, 2008
Thursday (day 182)
Good evening all. Well Shawnas skull flap reinsertion was a success so far. Now we have to wait and pray there will be no infection. There is a 5 to 10 % chance of that happening. If it does the skull flap will have to be removed immediately and discarded. They will then have to fabricate a cage like device from titanium and use that instead. We will continue to pray that no more operations on her skull are necessary as she is very tired and in some pain. When we were waiting in the waiting room all the memories of that first night came flooding back. It was a bit overwhelming but when we remembered psalm 23 which Deb spoke to Shawna about just prior to her operation we were comforted and assured of God's great care and mercy. For we will fear no evil for He is with us. Shawna may end up staying at the General again till Sunday unless they need a bed. Right now she is resting comfortably and relaxing after receiving some pain meds. She looks beautiful ( I always said she did anyways). In 10 days they will remove the staples. And in 3 or 4 days we can carefully wash her hair again. They did a beautifull job again(at least what I can see) of saving her hair and disguising the incision. We remain so thankful for the advances of medicine and the blessing of skilled surgeons. Above all we again are thankfull for God's providential care and mercy on us His children. Thanking you again for your prayers and support. Al and Deb
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Praying for Shawna's continued healing and God's sustaining strength for you all.
All of you, and especially Shawna and the medical team caring for her have been in our prayers in a special way during the past days. We are so thankful that the surgery went well and we continue to pray for improved health for Shawna.
May you receive strength and courage from the knowledge that our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip- he who watches over you will not slumber not sleep. The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and for evermore.
Psalm 121
We are so thankful that the operation so far was a success. we will continue to pray for Shawna and all off you as parents, grandparents and loved ones of Shawna that everything will contine to go well. One day at the time the Lord guides and keeps all of us in His tender cares and gives us all that we stand in need of. We can trust Him also completely with the care over our children and loved ones.
With love from the van Ykens
My family and I are so very thankfull that the operation was a success. We continue to remember you all in our prayers.
Lords blessings in the days to come.
Love,
Kristen & family
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