Thursday 2 May 2013

May 02 - UPDATES!

Hello everyone..... So sorry that we've been unable to keep this blog and all of you updated. We do thank you for your continued prayers and concern. Eman was sent home from the hospital about ten days ago. Blood tests taken at the hospital showed that Eman is anemic. In light of that the plastic surgeons recommended waiting to perform the plastic surgery to close the wound on his back [from a pressure ulcer]. Since his return home we've been focusing on his diet. Prioritizing foods rich in iron, protein and fiber. We've also started "juicing" - which we've heard gets minerals and vitamins to your blood stream within minutes and is very effective in rebuilding the body's immune system. Eman has to be rotated every two hours. To prevent further pressure ulcers from developing, Eman's body cannot be in the same position for longer than that. We take turns sleeping with him at night, setting alarms so that we can wake to turn him. Overall Eman's health is better. A week or so ago he would shake violently for almost a hour when we'd move him from his showering chair to his bed. Now-a-days this transition in smoother. We've have had 5 different therapists visit us for "in-home" sessions over the last couple weeks. This has been wonderful. As the days go by we are seeing the importance of exercising and working his body, besides strengthening his muscles it also helps them to relax. His leg muscles will involuntarily contract and tense all day long and even during the night which is extremely tiring for him and prevents him from getting uninterrupted sleep. It is a DAILY challenge to stay focused on keeping positive and facing these new challenges with faith and not succumbing to depression and despair. Some days are better than others. A month after Eman's shooting I finally got around to going to the bank to see where we were at financially. It was AMAZING to see HOW MANY contributions there were from all of you - THANK YOU!!!! We were really taken aback by the volume of contributors. It is so very kind of you. Some names we recognized and others we did not. To each one of you who kindly gave from your hard-earned reserves we thank you and pray that the Lord blesses you 100-fold.

7 comments:

  1. Thanks for the update! Lots of love and prayers to you all.

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  2. God bless you both, our hearts are with you and we will continue to fight with you in prayer till the miracle happens. We know the Lord is with you and will not suffer you to be tempted above what you're able to bear, but we also know the fight of faith is no easy road, hence the need for us to be militant in prayer. "The keys of mercy are able to bring you through the most difficult moments of your life. Call on the keys of mercy, and supernatural power will be immediately dispensed to work on your behalf in whatever way is needed." "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for thou art with me, You comfort me." "No good thing will I withhold from them that walk uprightly." "The son of righteousness shall rise with healing in His wings." Much love to your whole family.

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  3. In the midst of all you have to do, I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to post this update, as Eman and I have been wondering how things are going with our dear friend... we continue to keep you and ur family in our thoughts and prayers...

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  4. Thank you for the update, Julia. It helps in praying for you and Eman and your family. Please be encouraged and know we're there for you with fervent prayers.

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  5. Julia, the Lord just brought Eman to my mind and I found and read your update. Tks for sharing. I suggest that reading stories of others who have come through victorious in similar sufferings will be a great encouragement to you at this time.Joni Erikson Tada comes to mind,and there are many others.Romans 8:28,38&39 for you.
    Love in Jesus,Ronny

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  6. Keeping you guys in my prayers and thoughts.

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  7. Thank you for the update, dear Julia. How is he (and you all) doing now. We are praying for you. We love you!

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