Day 5

Today was quite uneventful. They tried an assisted stand with him but couldn't do it. Their hope is to get him into a sweet looking wheel chair soon. It's sitting beside his bed, patiently. 

This is the first night that we won't be with him or across the street in a hotel. We will be in Surrey and that is difficult for him. It's definitely something that he will need to get used to because sleeping in the room is nearly impossible. I tossed and turned on a chair cot for nearly five hours last night. 

I wish I had more to share. 

Thanks again for everything and especially every prayer. 

Comments

  1. AnonymousMarch 29, 2023 at 8:18 PM

    One day, one hour at a time. The Lord sees it all and hears every prayer and cry and feels every tear.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 29, 2023 at 8:59 PM

    Praying for you all

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  3. Wendy BultjeMarch 29, 2023 at 9:56 PM

    Hi Isaiah, just wanted you to know that Mike & I have been praying for your full recovery, in every meaning of the word. God can do amazing things! I’m glad for you that your parents are able to be near to show you their love and support. Hang in there! 🙏🏻

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  4. AnonymousMarch 30, 2023 at 6:05 AM

    In my wrestling and in my doubts
    In my failures You won't walk out
    Your great love will lead me through
    You are the peace in my troubled sea, oh oh
    You are the peace in my troubled sea
    In the silence, You won't let go
    In the questions, Your truth will hold
    Your great love will lead me through
    You are the peace in my troubled sea, oh oh
    You are the peace in my troubled sea
    My Lighthouse, my lighthouse
    Shining in the darkness, I will follow You
    My Lighthouse, my lighthouse (oh oh)
    I will trust the promise,
    You will carry me safe to shore (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
    Safe to shore (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
    Safe to shore (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
    Safe to shore
    I won't fear what tomorrow brings
    With each morning I'll rise and sing
    My God's love will lead me through
    You are the peace in my troubled sea, oh oh
    You are the peace in my troubled sea, oh oh
    You are my light
    My Lighthouse, my lighthouse (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
    Shining in the darkness, I will follow You (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
    My Lighthouse, my lighthouse (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
    I will trust the promise,
    You will carry me safe to shore (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
    Safe to shore (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
    Safe to shore (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
    Safe to shore
    Fire before us, You're the brightest
    You will lead us through the storms
    Fire before us, You're the brightest
    You will lead us through the storms
    Fire before us, You're the brightest
    You will lead us through the storms
    Fire before us, You're the brightest
    You will lead us through the storms
    My Lighthouse, my lighthouse (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
    Shining in the darkness, I will follow You (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
    My Lighthouse, my lighthouse (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
    I will trust the promise,
    You will carry me safe to shore (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
    Safe to shore (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
    Safe to shore (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
    Safe to shore

    I can,t find words dear Charla, Doug and Isaiah. But this songs …….wil make you strong😍

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  5. AnonymousMarch 30, 2023 at 11:43 AM

    Breathe in...breathe out...one moment at a time.you got this xoxo

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  6. AnonymousMarch 30, 2023 at 11:48 AM

    Dear commenters,
    If more of you wouldn't mind to post your names that would be wonderful. Thank-you
    Gramma and Grampa
    Rick and Margaret Meyer

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  7. AnonymousMarch 30, 2023 at 2:32 PM

    Dear Margaret and Rick, I post the song, just because. Love you all Ina Booij - van Wijk, (cousin)

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    1. Rick and Margaret MeyerMarch 30, 2023 at 7:24 PM

      Thanks so much Ina, it is beautiful!
      Rick and Margaret Meyer
      Gramma and Grampa

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  8. KarinMarch 31, 2023 at 7:18 AM

    We are praying for you all daily. Do not lose heart and stay strong in the Lord. Words cannot express what I want to say, so I'll try to find a song to share. Sending this with much love!

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  9. KarinMarch 31, 2023 at 7:53 AM

    https://youtu.be/Fbo2Jrl5eMw

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