Steroids do the body good.
That was the quote of the day from the Surgeon today.
Aria is going through another cycle of steroids at the moment, this time because of the results of her scope from the other day. It showed a very slight degree of rejection. This was probably caused by her anti-rejection medication level dropping a bit low. To be on the safe side some steroids have been started and Aria is doing good for being on them.
This morning all her numbers were looking better and everyone was pleased. She had no fevers and had signs of infection fighting cells. This is all good news for the moment, but we have to wait and see what happens when the steroids stop.
Aria is pretty happy at the moment and laughs many times a day and tells us how much fun she has with us. It is nice to see that hospital life doesn’t upset her too much, although it does make life super hard on the rest of us and especially on Anita and I. We are like ships in the night, passing by for a few moments each day.
Please pray that Aria’s improvements last beyond the steroid cycle and that the family ties remain strong during this prolonged hospital stay.
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# 29 Apr at 9:47 pm
You guys are the professionals at passing ships! I understand how hard that is on you two, how much you long to be together instead of just ‘handing over’. Family time will come back again and I’m sure you will be getting some soon when your mum is back with you again. She can help relieve some of your burden and also give you those mum hugs too. Always thinking of you both!
# 29 Apr at 10:36 pm
Praise the Lord for continued progress – will be praying for you all at Redeemer tomorrow.
In Christ
Tony
# 29 Apr at 10:36 pm
Wee Aria is amazing.. Shes such an incredible kid.. and you guys are amazing parents! I continue to pray that God sustains your strength, and endurance and that you feel wrapped in all the prayers being sent out for you guys! Sending much love from lil’ ol’ NZ! xox
# 29 Apr at 11:12 pm
Wow thats good guys to have some improvements, all we can say is “praise the Lord amen” hope and pray this improvement goes on when shes not on steroids amen.
Absence makes the heart grows fonder, I suppose youd be praying more for each other and we too pray that your marriage grows stronger. God bless you both and may He grants you the desire of your hearts to have a blessed family with good health and time to enjoy one another in Jesus mighty Name amen.
# 30 Apr at 12:31 am
Keep feeding off all the prayers and positive thoughts that come your way. You guys are amazing and will stay strong, it is all worth it but somedays it is incredably hard. Hang in there love to you all
# 30 Apr at 2:07 am
Good news – praise the Lord for this improvement and praying it continues after the steroids finish. Pressing in there for you all and asking for His loving arms to hold and strengthen you.
1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
# 30 Apr at 7:00 am
Praying that the Lord will keep you close to HIM, because unity isn’t about being together but about both looking in the same direction at the same time. That’t comforting isn’t it. And where best to look but at His loving face, believing and trusting that He can’t act without love, drawing strength from HIM, super-natural strength that won’t ever run out.
# 30 Apr at 9:01 am
Praising God that Aria is doing well on the steroids. As always, I’m continuing to pray for each of you. Showers of His greatest blessings to each of you.
In His great and mighty love,
# 30 Apr at 11:29 am
Praying for your daily needs and that you are feeling Jesus arms around you all in your daily walk with him.
# 30 Apr at 11:40 am
Praying with you and standing in agreement that all the improvements you see in Aria continue beyond the steroid treatment. Always in our thoughts and prayers xx
# 30 Apr at 2:08 pm
I pray that the Lord will keep you strong through this, a that He will continue to give you peace of mind. Praying the Lord will heal Aria, with His loving hands. God Bless!
# 30 Apr at 9:13 pm
Praying for sweet Aria and for your family. May He hold you close.