Happy 1 Month Birthday, Tobias
As we celebrate the first month of Toby's life, here is a progress report.
Things I can not do (yet):
- breathe- My ventilator does that for me.
- eat- The nurses put milk up my nose and down into my stomach through my gavage tube.
- maintain my temperature- I need a heated isolette.
- resist infections- I am constantly protected from germs.
- turn my head- There are too many tubes.
- handle much stimulation- Exposure to light, sounds, and touch must be limited.
- cry loudly or even coo softly- The vent tube goes through my vocal cords.
- throw stones- My house looks like glass . . .
Things I can do:
- sleep
- stretch and yawn
- suck on my vent tube and try to get my fingers in there
- look cute
- open my eyes and look even cuter
- squirm and make faces
- wave my arms and kick my legs (when they don't swaddle me too tightly)
- the silent cry- It looks noisy.
- give my mommy a steady supply of diapers to change
- ring lots of bells and call all the nurses and respiratory therapists (my favorite!)
- glorify God as I display the perfection and intricateness of His design
- glorify God as He perfects the work He began in secret and which is now seen openly
- glorify God as others see His lovingkindness and mercy through the life He has given, protected, and now sustains
Psalm 8: 1-4
O Lord, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth, Who have displayed your splendor above the heavens! From the mouths of infants and nursing babes You have established strength Because of Your adversaries, To make the enemy and the revengeful cease. When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained; What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that you care for him?
1 comment:
Nancy and Jack,
We (Barb Burge & Heather Hohlbein)just got done praying for you and your family, esp. Toby. This is our first time on the blog and we aren't totally surewhat we are doing, but God is helping us. We saw 3 of your girls yesterday in church and I, Heather had a good talk with Lydia and Joelle. Barb and I are trying to plan a visit to come see you and we will try to bring you some of your famous dream bar cookies. I have made 2 batches and thought of you everytime I made and ate them, which is A LOT!!! Those cookies are awesome and Blake asked for more.
We will continue to pray for God's hand of protection over Toby and your family. We pray for wisdom for the doctors and surgeons, and growth, strength, and healing for Toby. Keep us posted. We lolve and miss you all. Is there anything you would like us to bring you if we are able to come. We would love to bring some your children, however I think they are with their aunt in Auburn Hill. Let us know.
Christ's love,
Barb & Heather
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