Our newest nephew Blake was transported by helicopter to Vancouver Childrens Hospital on Friday night. Here is an excerpt from the latest update Erik sent us last night:
"Our little guy is doing great. We were just informed they will try and remove the oxygen to see how it goes. He is using very little now. He will most likely get the IV line removed from his belly tommorrow morning and we should be able to hold him then!! No new news regarding the possible aorta problem. There is no real evidence of that problem, but they don't want to take chances.
Jete and I have been doing great. We had a awesome day today, with many supportive visitors. As we look around the NICU (Neonatal itensive care unit) where Blake is staying we feel so very blessed. So many of the babies here are in much more serious conditions than he is. With all the positive news we've heard, we are thankful and humbled how God has been so good to us."
(from email sent on Nov. 15, 2008 @ 11:29pm)
Last night Tim (Erik's brother), and his wife Alice, and Cori-Anne (Erik's sister) and I drove out to Children's Hospital to support Erik and Jete and swoon over our newest nephew.
We went to Boston Pizza for dinner with Erik & Jete to give them a break from all the "hospital stuff" they've been surrounded by for the last 2 days.
And then it was off to visit our handsome little man. He truly is a treasure.
Having gone to visit Erik, Jete and Blake I am inspired and amazed at their faith in our awesome Lord. They give all the glory to our Sovereign God and are thankful to Him for bringing their precious "treasured" son Blake safely into this world. Their positive reaction and true and honest testimony is humbling. Although they realize there will be challenges that will be faced in the road ahead, they rest in the peace of knowing that everything that happens is God's will. Praise God....Praise God!
