As far as days go, I guess that today would have to be the worst one in the very short time that Zoe has been with us. As always, prayers for her well being, her health, her recovery and her growth are asked for...
and as always, the Casmers rest secure in the knowledge that these prayers are already underway.
I am at a loss to understand the will and wisdom of God in times like this. The best that I can hope for is to watch in anxious anticipation… still, today weighs heavy on my soul.
As Kim writes; “Today continues to be a rough day for Zoe. After a visit from Grandma and Grandpa Casmer, Zoe decided that her stats should drop considerably. Nothing like watching your daughter change to the color purple before your very eyes. The capable nurses got Zoe back to where she should be and she recovered quickly after that.
Things like this have been going on all day now, just another part of the roller coaster that is Zoe's life.
As we had feared, the ibuprofen didn’t do the trick and the staff began a new medication, Indomethacin, in the hopes that it will cause the heart duct to close. When this heart problem is over and the duct is closed, the hope is that these chaotic episodes will stop…
The breathing tube can come out…
The breathing tube can come out…
Feedings to begin again…
And she can grow.
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Two more rounds of this new drug are scheduled for tomorrow and Saturday. Then on Monday we will know if we will need surgery to correct the duct.
Right now all of our prayers are centered on Zoe becoming more stable so these dramatic drops and climbs in her stats become less frequent and that the medication does what it is supposed to do, rather than just extend the PDA till next week. All of us would like avoid surgery considering how fragile she is right now. We just need her to get to that point so everything else can happen.
Requesting prayers for Zoe,
Kimberly"
6 comments:
She is beautiful. She is wrapped in Love and prayer. I wish there was more I could do for you; but you can be certain of one thing: I'm praying day and night and will not stop!
With love and many prayers,
Sharon
we pray frequently during the day for Zoe and all of her family. She's so beautiful and precious - God certainly gave her the most loving family and long list of friends to help her in her time of need. We will continue to pray - thank you for the updates. What a beautiful memory book of loving thoughts she will have.
As always, my family is praying for the Lord to provide strength to you and to little Zoe. I sing this song to my kids every night before bed and am reminded that he always takes care of them:
I am Jesus' little lamb
Ever glad at heart I am
For the shepherd gently guides me
Knows my need and well provides me
Loves me everyday the same
Even calls me by my name.
Love,
Merida
This is a morning prayer that I learned from my mother-in-law many years ago. It was taught to my kids and grandkids, and I would like to share it with you, Pastor Phil and Kimberly, and especially little precious Zoe. My heart goes out to you all, and I pray for the Lord to give you all continued strength:
Good Morning God! You are ushering in another day, untouched and freshly new... so here I am to ask you God, if you'll renew me too. Forgive the many errors that I made yesterday, and help me try again Dear God to walk closer in Thy way. Father, I am well aware I cannot make it on my own, so take my hand and hold it tight, for I cannot walk alone. Amen.
Love & God Bless,
Sue Tebo
praying.
Your continued faith and assurance in God's love is truly an inspiration to me.
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