Sane, Simple, Sacred: Progress

Progress

Nine days after being hospitalized, our little grandson

was feeding from a bottle instead of a feeding tube this evening.

Needless to say, our hearts are full of joy and thanksgiving!

I'm also thankful for cell phones, texting, skype,

facebook, and all the ways we are able to communicate

and see the progress.

I was only able to be there one day early this week.

THANK YOU, HEAVENLY FATHER!

And thank you, friends,

who have prayed and offered words of encouragement.

We hope he is soon out of the NIC-U and transitions to home sometime next week.

UPDATE: Sunday noon we received word and a picture that ALL the tubes
have been removed! Hallelujah. Thank You, Jesus!

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Janettessage.blogspot.comMay 19, 2012 at 9:14 PM
Praise God...rejoicing with you and for his precious parents!!
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BookieMay 19, 2012 at 9:30 PM
This little guy is looking bright-eyed...good to see!
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FABBY'S LIVINGMay 19, 2012 at 9:48 PM
GOD bless him..only our Lord can heal him like this!! He's looking wonderful, little babies are stronger than we think and cannot understimate their healing capacity. Blessings to his wonderful parents and grandparents. Thank you for sharing such great news! Have a blessed Sunday my friend.
FABBY
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elizabethMay 19, 2012 at 10:33 PM
I'm so grateful to hear the good report! If you don't mind me asking, what did he have?
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Cheryl May 19, 2012 at 10:41 PM
Thankful for this good report! I will continue to pray for Silas and his family...
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DianaMay 20, 2012 at 11:58 AM
A joyful post to be sure Rebecca! I will keep on praying that little Silas will be able to go home soon. Love and Blessings, Love Di ♥
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Antique ART GardenMay 20, 2012 at 2:09 PM
Wonderful news! the weight on your hearts has been lifted, big hug, Gina
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JudyMay 20, 2012 at 9:13 PM
Rejoicing with you! What GREAT news!
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elaine @ peace for the journeyMay 20, 2012 at 9:42 PM
Sunday grace... beautiful little Silas! I'm so happy to see him without tubes!

~elaine
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Leaon MaryMay 21, 2012 at 3:38 PM
Thinking of Silas and praying for him.......
I'm so thankful he's doing better Rebecca! xoxo
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SandyMay 21, 2012 at 5:54 PM
Oh, praise God for this news!! Little Silas is really even more beautiful than we thought now that we can see that darling face without the tubes! I know the joy all of you are feeling is beyond description.
Love and Prayers~
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GlendaMay 21, 2012 at 9:42 PM
Oh, what wonderful news!! I know your hearts are so full of thanksgiving and praise to The Great Physician! May His touch continue to be upon cute little Silas!
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no spring chickenMay 22, 2012 at 1:07 AM
Congratulations on your beautiful Silas. I've been absent and had to read back to find out what had happened... Praise The Lord that he's well now!

Blessings, Debbie
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myletterstoemilyMay 22, 2012 at 5:47 PM
well, thank You, Lord!!! you must be so happy.
our first born had a rough start, two weeks in
the NICU. now he's 6'7" and thank You, Lord
again!!!!
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