Twitchy/Support

(Original appeared April 11, 2016)

Jacob made it through the night well and I think we all got some decent sleep. It is so interesting to watch him sleep so deeply, and then hours later see him twitch and move and squirm. The deep sleep is healthy and allows him to grow, but the movement is more reassuring for mom and dad!
Part of the normal process of monitoring, etc, is for the nurses to draw blood. Unfortunately at his stage, he doesn’t make blood as fast as it’s being drawn out. So he’ll need a transfusion today. While it’s necessary, its still a worrisome issue to deal with – one of so many. In a few days they will check to see if he has any bleeding in his brain. That is a significant step on his journey, and we hope that all is well with that.
Finally, to each of you reading this, please know that we are so lifted by the love and support you’ve shown us. We’re overwhelmed by your words of encouragement, and we do indeed feel the comfort of your prayers. Things are still fresh and we are getting a lay of the land, and so we’re not sure exactly what we “need” at the moment. But your offers to help are kind, and we appreciate them.
So for now, I ask this one “need” to be met. Take this opportunity, this journey of ours with Jacob, and spend a moment with your own families in prayer. Even if it is a simple “popcorn” prayer in which you each share your thankfulness and concerns with God and each other, the experience will be one you’ll never forget. If you don’t already do this, it will seem awkward at first. But that feeling will pass as you become more comfortable with not just the process, but the impact of your praying together. And those times must be experienced among family, as often as possible. Do that one thing please, for us. Deb and I would love to read your comments about how your family prayer time went. -Rob