Hospital day 8
20.30u
We have big news:
If it continues like this we may go home tomorrow or the day after!!!
Medically, there is nothing left to keep Gideon here and he may continue to recover from the surgery at home.
WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!
Who would have dared to think this. Last week we really feared for his life and this week we are already allowed to go home. We truly believe this is a miracle of God and how grateful we are that things are going this way.
Among other things, the name Gideon means "victor" and this is proven, we have proclaimed this name in faith many times over his life and we believe that victory is a fact. We believe God has a great purpose for Gideon's life and that he will be an inspiration to many.
Grateful and happy, we go into the (hopefully quiet) night!
12.00u
Last night was a good night!
Nathanael slept in the RmcD house last night and I got to stay with Gideon.
At 10pm there was another hour and a half of tummy ache, lots of crying and non-responsiveness. But after the second feeding from the stomach, things improved and Gideon fell asleep with me and I was later able to put him in his cot where he slept until 7am this morning
This morning, we heard from the surgeon that this is very possible. After such major abdominal surgery, patients often spit up for days. But because Gideon has the fundoplication, he can't spit yet now, so it stays in the stomach and that can hurt a lot. That seems to be the cause of the restlessness at night. Fortunately, we still have the gastro catheter and can take the food out if needed.
This morning Gideon received another whole pile of mail, wow! He was totally impressed with it and enjoyed opening each envelope. Thank you all so much!
Other than that, things are really going so well! Gideon is already walking bits and pieces and we have to be careful not to run himself over 🙂 But we only see that as a good sign. A real 4-year-old who just wants to play, run, ride his bike and be wonderfully cocky. We enjoy him and look forward to a full recovery so we can LIVE as a family with a healthy 4-year-old!
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Gerrie Colenbrander from AmersfoortI
Tuesday, 28-02-17 15:59
What a nice message.God's miracles are great Very much love and hugs to you all
Gerard and Mirjam van Rooij from Vleuten
Tuesday, 28-02-17 12:53
Lovely to read this. The salvation of our children will be great.
Evert from Hong Kong
Tuesday, 28-02-17 05:52
Saying that: wow. Wonderful news. i am very happy for you.
Evert
Rein and Suzanne Van der Louw from Veenendaal
Monday, 27-02-17 23:36
His faithfulness colours the morning! And the evening and the night!
Heaven, as high as heaven is His faithfulness!
Thank you for your testimony and enjoy, but not in moderation, this beautiful miracle!
D&J M&J
Monday, 27-02-17 23:12
Wow! What cool news so before bed :-) Super good. We pray you have a good night, and one at home tomorrow! ;-) Love from us
Rinus van der Sluis from Johannesburg
Monday, 27-02-17 21:57
Am soooo happy for you guys!!!
Nice run.
Johannesburg
Peter and Jacqueline
Monday, 27-02-17 21:42
What a treat! So great to hear! We are incredibly happy for you and with you. We say from the bottom of our hearts: ' thank you Gid, for Your miracles of love that You have done to Gideon!", in Jesus' name
Marijke van den Heuvel from Leusden
Monday, 27-02-17 21:20
Sweet family,
What wonderful news, yes truly a miracle of God. What a relief what a joy, and above all gratitude. I will continue to pray and thank for you. Xxx
Birgitta Perton from Akersloot
Monday, 27-02-17 21:03
Super, what great news!
Joelle
Monday, 27-02-17 20:59
How awesome to read your posts!!! How wonderful that things are going so well and the recovery is going so well.
Inpiration he is already, and so are you:). What a testimony, all your posts.
I will keep praying for the 3 of you. Much love!!!
Françoise
Monday, 27-02-17 20:58
That is very good news. How nice that he is allowed to continue his recovery at home.
Love, Françoise
Ton and Joke Hilhorst
Monday, 27-02-17 19:33
Dear Marieke and Ntahanael,
How happy we are that Gideon is doing so much better!
I had not seen that you had made multiple posts on the blog. Silly me.
Gran kept asking how Gideon was doing and I had to say I didn't know.... I will read her your diary entries tomorrow as I have just "caught up" from day 3.
We are really incredibly happy that everything is going so well!
We wish Gideon all the best and hope he can play table tennis again soon! Lots of love from Leende
Marian Vosman
Monday, 27-02-17 17:21
How nice to read that Gideon is doing better and better!
We continue to pray for his full recovery.
gideon is lucky to have such loving parents, we pray God's strength and closeness for you too!
Big hug
Inge
Monday, 27-02-17 15:37
What a deep sense of gratitude we get time and again when we read the posts. XXX We love you guys!
Evert from Hong Kong
Monday, 27-02-17 14:18
Dear Marieke.
Great that you now have a positive outlook after so many worries. The optimism radiates from it. Wonderful.