Turning a corner?

THERE IS HIS SMILE!

It has been awhile. I have to share some pictures with you this morning. Josiah's afternoon and early evening was still a little rough. Grandpa came tried to get a smile and just got a pleasant look.. no smile though. Then God sent some special visitors. All visitors are special but look how Josiah smiled! Chris & Christy Helson, Mathew & Besty Carman came to visit last night. As typical Si he heard them knock and said "ommin" (come in..). When they came in they brought some gift baskets and balloons. His eyes lit up! The first big smile came across his face when he saw those balloons. If we had known that, we would of filled this room with balloons. :) He also received some special fun things that has helped distract him and help him have some fun. Such a blessing! Jim and I also received one filled with stuff that made us smile as well (chocolate and fruit.. yumm:)! We are so very thankful to all those who have blessed us in so many different ways. God is so good!

Josiah also had a really good night (so did mommy and daddy.. woo hoo)! Before bed we ended up having to change everything and wash him down (for the 2nd time that day). This was for the best though, he enjoyed sitting with daddy and tried to go to sleep. Once in bed, he has slept all night besides when we had to wake him up for medicine, blood draws or diaper changes. Then he would go right back to sleep. Praise the Lord! Dr. said once we can have pain control with only oral medicine he can go home. He is on regular doses of many medications, some by mouth and IV to help maintain pain control. Please pray that

God gives wisdom on how fast to take him off this and how we can make him comfortable but be able to go home when we can. We also shared his new hips and ankles. The x-rays are hard to see but you can see all his new "hardware" that is going to help him so much. Still watching for infection and need to keep him from germs. Another prayer request... our poor Hannah (Josiah's middle sister) is sick and was most of the day yesterday. Please pray for healing and strength for her and that it doesn't spread to anyone. She is staying with Family (Grandpa and Grandma, plus Aunts,Uncles and at least 3 cousins at any one time :) I know the Lord will bless.

Thank you for checking on Josiah and for all your love, blessings and prayers you have sent for us.

God bless your day,

Josiah's mommy and daddy & even a smile from Josiah today :)