tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post329467070678246054..comments2023-10-17T11:02:05.983-05:00Comments on Trusting His Promise: Settled inMark and Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01170151322614136789noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-73789536468531683982012-06-01T21:51:50.506-05:002012-06-01T21:51:50.506-05:00I will pray that Matthew begins to understand and ...I will pray that Matthew begins to understand and is given peace with all these disruptions to routine. One day at a time is healing will take place.rosedelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10908968324873154422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-7932433646180313592012-06-01T15:07:46.528-05:002012-06-01T15:07:46.528-05:00It sounds like THIS is the place Maia is meant to ...It sounds like THIS is the place Maia is meant to be. I pray it continues to be so. If you need help with anything, please DO NOT hesitate to ask. Our whole family continues to lift each one of you up in prayer.Erica G.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-80589295748583449162012-06-01T09:16:17.070-05:002012-06-01T09:16:17.070-05:00What a blessing to have such compassionate friends...What a blessing to have such compassionate friends, and to have such compassionate caregivers (doctors, nurses, therapists, etc.) at the hospital! That had to make the transfer much, much easier for you, though clearly it frightened Maia initially. <br /><br />The intensive therapies which Maia will be receiving sound ideal. I have a feeling she will surprise everyone with her recovery, and am praying that it will be swift and complete.<br /><br />Poor Matthew! No doubt he misses his little sister and is also scared for her - it's so hard to explain to a young child when such an unexpected and terrifying illness hits so hard and so swiftly. Perhaps when Maia is a little farther along the recovery road, she and Matthew could Skype?? Could he make get well cards or drawings to send to Maia? Maybe pick flowers from Nana's garden to send to her, if she's allowed flowers now? I think involving him in her recovery might help him feel less confused.<br /><br />Another idea would be for one of Matthew's stuffed toys to have "surgery" and "get well", complete with bandages, "doctor" visits, and so on (visits from Dr. Nana, Dr. Papa, Dr. Mom and Dr. Dad would be most therapeutic, of course). A shoebox can easily be converted to a hospital bed for a Teddy, and paper towels make good sheets and bandages. This might be a good way to discover what Matthew's feelings about his sister's illness are, so he can be helped to a better understanding.<br /><br />And of course, all of you, especially your precious children, are in my prayers...<br /><br />Susan in Ky<br />Cousin to 2 from EEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-83248261053216652812012-06-01T08:43:58.072-05:002012-06-01T08:43:58.072-05:00Thank you for this post Melanie. I am very reliev...Thank you for this post Melanie. I am very relieved that Maia is getting OT and PT. We believe my husband's recovery from being a quad from the neck down in July 2010 to feeding himself &walking with the seralift in <br />Aug 2010 is because of the early ot & pt. Our son and I started moving his legs and hands and arms while he was in a drug induced coma and he had excellent physio soon after he was on the regular floor. I think you will be amazed at what she achieves with therapy. Every little gain that she achieves will be huge. I can remember cheering when my husband could rub his own itchy nose! Thankyou for expressing concerns about Mathew, the Lord has placed him heavily on my heart and mind. I will be a prayer warrior for Mathew, he is scared and overwhelmed and worried too. I am believing in miracles for Maia, covering her in prayer and your family too and especially Mathew.<br />Jacquelene Langeman<br />CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-44263514637269483052012-06-01T08:29:32.377-05:002012-06-01T08:29:32.377-05:00So happy to hear about Maia's successful trans...So happy to hear about Maia's successful transfer. It is so encouraging that you are able to cuddle with her more, which will go a long way for both of you. Surprising how much dressing in her own clothes will help, too. Makes it all about recovery and not illness. I think that alone will start feeling more like normal to Maia. It is also such a big deal that she retains a normal gag and swallow reflex. Go Maia! Praying for speedy recovery for Maia, comfort, peace, and stamina for Mark, and Melanie, and assurance of his parent's love and presence for Matthew.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225242385789578243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-76243221387622459602012-06-01T07:46:05.374-05:002012-06-01T07:46:05.374-05:00Continuing to pray for Maia, Matthew, Mom & Da...Continuing to pray for Maia, Matthew, Mom & Dad! Hang in there, knowing many prayer warriors are storming heaven for your family.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324980031931849858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-48956488850465375342012-06-01T07:37:32.522-05:002012-06-01T07:37:32.522-05:00So glad to hear Maia is out of the PICU and will b...So glad to hear Maia is out of the PICU and will be receiving so much therapy. I've been praying for Matthew and hope spending more time with him will help. The following verse is my favorite from our medical trial, and I hope you find it encouraging, too:<br /><br />Remember not the former things,<br /> nor consider the things of old.<br />Behold, I am doing a new thing:<br /> now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?<br />I will make a way in the wilderness<br /> and rivers in the desert.<br />Isaiah 43:18 & 19<br /><br />Continuing to pray!<br />Holly SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-22748292067795025282012-06-01T06:47:05.340-05:002012-06-01T06:47:05.340-05:00Praying for Matthew- and for Maia of course.Praying for Matthew- and for Maia of course.jenn33199https://www.blogger.com/profile/06630881984863483537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-30247464247437175132012-06-01T00:14:28.675-05:002012-06-01T00:14:28.675-05:00Praying for Mattthew, too! What a long journey you...Praying for Mattthew, too! What a long journey you all are on. It will be good to get home in a couple of weeks. May the time go quickly for you all!Hansinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580605628707570826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-44882020350029064912012-05-31T23:03:27.513-05:002012-05-31T23:03:27.513-05:00LOVE your new post! It is sounding better and I a...LOVE your new post! It is sounding better and I am very happy that y'all have a new environment and a new change of scenery! Our prayers continue for Maia AND for Matthew AND for you both! I forgot to ask Mark how his mouth was feeling yesterday.... I hope HE is feeling better, too!Brad Strainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06262185253238271722noreply@blogger.com