Monday July 31, 2006

531 AM text from Rob………”They have taken the rate down from 45 to 35 and the PIP from 22 to 21. Still no #2. Besides that uneventful night.”

Please pray that Sebastian will have a bowel movement. They are trying a second suppository this afternoon and then a stronger med soon. His billirubin count is varying so he is back under the light which should help. In the past it has even gone up with the light on.

The possible reasons for it being up are many, but as I understand it when our red blood cells die they must be able to leave our body, being processed by the liver and going out as waste. The light helps process them and having a bowel movement should help too.

But our true help is in the Lord.

It seems to me there are innumerable procedures and changes that take place every day .

But the one thing that has remained constant and unchangeable is the Sovereign loving and merciful hand of our Lord. He does not change and He has been steadfast in His protection of Little One. Through many dangers he has already come.

Please continue your steadfast prayers for Sebastian’s protection in each and every aspect of his precious life. Please give thanks and praise our Lord for His mighty works.

The day Sebastian was born I went to the chapel with Luke. God led me a verse that I saw there again today…..I believe it is the same one…

Help me O Lord my God, save me in accordance with Your love. Let them know that it is Your hand, that you, O Lord, have done it. Psalms 109: 26-27

848PM Sebastian did have a bowel movement and they have taken another line out so hopefully they can begin to feed him through his IV….there are many reasons to continue your prayers…both those of thanks to God and those asking for His continued mercy and protection for this dear Little One Sebastian……