Giving Thanks

Psalm 100

A Psalm for giving thanks.

1 

Shout to the Lord with joy, everyone on earth.

2 

    Worship the Lord with gladness.

    Come to him with songs of joy.

3 

I want you to realize that the Lord is God.

    He made us, and we belong to him.

We are his people.

    We are the sheep belonging to his flock.

4 

Give thanks as you enter the gates of his temple.

    Give praise as you enter its courtyards.

    Give thanks to him and praise his name.

5 

The Lord is good. His faithful love continues forever.

    It will last for all time to come.

Happy Thanksgiving! I am especially Thankful for my family. (new and old) friends, and community. The past couple of months have been difficult, but God's faithfulness has carried us through. I am thankful that he is my comforter, friend, and constant. My Hope endures that he will never leave us, despite what may come. 

Days ago I was getting very anxious about celebrating Thanksgiving with everyone. It seems that my life just isn't normal anymore, so why should I celebrate like it is? Then last night with my family at my parents house my nephew read the scripture above, and I was reminded just how I need to approach this Holiday. Praising God, for what he has given me, not given me, and for getting me through the very worst since September. Right now this morning, my spirits are high and again my hope endures. 

I am 4 lbs and 6 ounces and like a little octopus with my arms. 

Very special visitor yesterday, my best friend Julie. Clara looked the best ever to me. Very alert and stable. She continues to amaze everyone around, as she has made remarkable progress since this past weekend. 

All vent settings are down. Her PIP is now 19, oxygen still at 40%, PEEP at 6, RR at 40. Just last week, everyone said that was all we were going to see from the surgery. Clara proved them wrong and showed them more. She is like a different baby. 

ENT and Pulmonary will take her to the second floor next Thursday and do a broncoscopy to check out her airway and possible give her another try at extubation. I am very nervous about what they might find.

We are trying to be positive and hope for the best. Jason and I have discussed what the outcome may be, if we have to go surgical route, trying I guess to brace ourselves. In our head we can be ready for that, but in our heart we will be devastated. So please continue to pray for baby Clara, for positive news. 

Again, Happy Thanksgiving