Mitchell is in good shape for surgery tomorrow. He has a more consistent respiratory rate, due to a new oxygen system in place, and two blood transfusions. While we could concievably be pushed back, the surgery is scheduled for 8am wednesday. It's a four hour surgery, although the risk will continue to be high for the 8-12 hours afterwards, when the body is most prone to swelling, specifically the heart. Our parents are coming down today yet, and then tonight late we'll get to hold him for a little while.
We've been grateful for a week with Mitchell. It has been hard, but joyful. And as we watch our son labor for breath and life, we have been reminded how God watched his son labor for breath and life, and ordained his suffering on our behalf... by his stripes, we have been healed.
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Thank you Jon & Bethany for writing on the blog for those of us that can't be there for you. Hillary sent me the link and I have been watching and waiting for news each day. Many many people have been keeping you in their prayers and at least three of my friends have put your family on their prayer list at their church. You have a whole network of prayers going out for you.
Much love to you,
Kristin Corlett
Thanks for the updates!
We will be keeping your family in our prayers. We pray that God would glorify Himself in Mitchell's successful surgery and speedy recovery!
Steve and Susan Vanderwey and Family
will be praying fervently for Mitchell as he fights for his life in the arms of the Lord...love you guys...am praying for the best...
Bill Clack
Psalm 62
1 My soul finds rest in God alone;
my salvation comes from him.
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
Little Mitchel is in our prayers, Our church family is also praying for him as well.
You don't know me, but Kirby (Kristin)is a dear friend...
Blessings & Peace for tomorrow,
Kim in Michigan
"For this reason we kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. We pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And we pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen".........Ephesians 3
Fervently praying for your family,
Andy, Sarah, and Eli
We lift up Mitchell before the throne of our Lord. May He be the healer of Mitchell and be the source of strength and peace for you.
Much love,
Billy, Margie & Travis
We continue to keep all of you in our praygers with an extra special one tonight for the doctors doing the surgery. Thank you again for sharing during this difficult time.
Our love & prayers,
Rita & Larry
We'll keep on praying...
With much Love,
The VanderSloot's
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold your with my rigtheous right hand.
Prayers continue from Stanton. God bless your family.
Rick and Kate Zimbelman
Jon and Bethany-
You have an amazing little boy! Our prayers are with Mitchell as he undergoes surgery and recovery. The Lord God is at your son's side!
Pete and Steph
I am lifting up your family to our Lord, the great physician. May you know His peace.
Love,
Laura
Hi guys. gabe, rach, allan and I are missing and praying for you. can't wait to see you, hug you, and meet baby Mitchell. Love you TONS.
What a wonderful family photo!
We continue to pray for Mitchell daily. May the Lord give you peace and joy as you wait on Him.
Love, Jack and Holly
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