Gideon day 18
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Last night and today, Gideon is more restless again. They think this is (still!) the aftermath of the morphine.... He gags a lot, sweats a lot and his temperature goes from too hot to too cold and back again. This is now rearing its head because the luminal (against withdrawal symptoms) was also phased out. What his little body has to cope with already!
He cries more and it takes a bit longer for us to calm him down completely. Fortunately, he always calms down completely because we comfort him.
Last night, Gideon was on CPAP again anyway, to give him some rest.
So far it has gone so well, yet every 'setback' is intense and difficult to deal with.
Finally, we notice that we are starting to get very tired. Resting moments are very hard to catch and it's just in us to want to be with Gideon as much as possible.
We don't want to bring a demeanour, as our little guy and us are still doing well. We do want to be honest about our feelings though!
We put Gideon and ourselves in God's hand daily, which gives us peace and we still look forward to a hopeful future as a family!
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Martine Voogd from Amersfoort
Sunday, 09-12-12 21:48
Dear treasures
Thankfully, you are just people too, with all the feelings that come with it:) we pray you and that little one a night of peace and tranquillity. Tomorrow is new again.... The hope new again... The courage new again. God's faithfulness new again....
corriejanne michon from Amersfoort
Sunday, 09-12-12 21:31
Dear Nathanael and Marieke,
Understandable this is such an enervating time it remains exciting. We continue to pray for you and bless you with God's closeness.
His faithfulness colours the morning so keep courage and lift your eyes to the mountains from where your help comes.
Good luck with these last leads, God is with you. Big Love!!!
fam. Promm.
Sunday, 09-12-12 20:48
Being honest about your feelings during difficult(er) moments is very healthy. You can present it to the Lord much better and you will actually grow stronger, recover and be able to move on full of courage. Denying your difficulties will actually break you in the long run, because you won't let it go. In short. you are doing a fantastic job :) Open-hearted, loving and confident. Big hugs!
alinde knepper from elburg
Sunday, 09-12-12 20:47
..we keep praying for you: canjers!!!! it's quite not what you have to go through! And despite doing well every time, this is tough and takes a lot of energy. That's already the case in a 'normal' situation.... We hope you have a good night's sleep later and wake up fresh tomorrow. love!
Arno&Eunice
Sunday, 09-12-12 19:43
Dear treasures, we are praying for you!
Gideon's little body has a lot to deal with, but ooh what a lot you also have on your plate. We pray for wonderful deep sleep tonight and deep rest from Above. Love A&E
Inge
Sunday, 09-12-12 19:38
Dear Marieke and Nathanaël,
I can so imagine that a setback is intense! And what an energy it takes to deal with all the emotions you have to go through. That's already the case with a healthy baby, let alone with such a long period in hospital.
How lucky Gideon is that you are with him so much because where is he better than with you! By reading the blog we already feel your love for him so strongly, how Gideon will feel it when you surround and touch him! He will feel that in his body and his heart! What a privilege to read your blog, thank you so much for every day!
I bless you with His Wisdom in dealing with fatigue and also the loving Hand of God over you for refreshment, fresh courage and energy.
You guys are doing a fantastic job, hats off, all respect!
Toi Toi! Very big hugs!
Jan & Lianne from Leusden
Sunday, 09-12-12 19:21
You are brave people! Quite a lot is coming your way! Every time things go really well and then a day like today seems a bit tense to me, even though you know God is there for you. Tension takes a lot of energy.
We are thinking of you in our prayers!
Sweet greetings from us.
Marijke from Leusden
Sunday, 09-12-12 15:01
Loved ones I pray that the healing and soothing Hands of our great God rest on Gideon daddy and mummy, that you will still find moments to rest for a while.....in prayer and thought with you love from me....
Elza&Evert and Eliza from Scherpenzeel(GLD)
Sunday, 09-12-12 14:04
Dear M&N and Gideon...
We pray you rest and peace and strength from God. We trust that all will be well, just a few lines that come to mind from revival 582.
All my hopes,
my plans and my time
I place them in Your hand and entrust them to You.
Sweet greetings and hugs from the three of us