Thursday, January 11, 2007

Ethan's Latest Procedure

I spoke with Sean today. Last night at about 11PM, the neurosurgeon inserted a needle into the soft spot on top of Ethan's head and withdrew some spinal fluid. He says that they'll likely have to do it again. This time they were able to draw fluid from near the top of the brain but next time they may have to go deeper.

Please continue to pray for Ethan and for both Sean and Ashli. Having a child in the hospital for an extended stay really wears you down. I imagine that it's compounded when you've not ever been able to take that child home with you. Pray that God gives them strength to endure and that they will be mindful of the fact that God is likely using them through this to build up his kingdom. May they persevere in their faith and may the manifest love and peace of God be evidenced in and through them.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

We are praying daily for baby Ethan as well as Sean and Ashli. God bless all of you. You are all truly amazing in your faith and love for this precious little gift from Heaven.

Anonymous said...

I am thinking of ashli and sean and praying for baby ethan everyday. i can't even imagine how hard this must be for them. i just keep waiting to hear that ashli and sean and baby ethan are safe at home! I feel like ethan is a fighter and will get through this. my thoughts and prayers are with them all.