Thursday, December 27, 2007

Update on Nathan



Nathan's pediatrician, Dr. Jijón, just came to my room and gave us an update on Nathan, saying that he's doing very well. He seems very pleased with his progress today and is hopeful that tomorrow will bring the same results. He continues to be very optimistic about Nathan's recovery.

We are more than sure that all the positive news is the result of so many prayers going up to our Father in heaven! We can't tell you how blessed we are to receive emails, notes, comments and so on from so many of you who are praying and are so concerned for us. We have mentioned several times that this is a testimony of God's family working together here on earth.

We'd appreciate your continued prayers as even though we are receiving good reports at this time, as the doctor said just now, "we haven't completely won the victory yet!" Nathan still has a ways to go in his recovery.

This afternoon around 6 we went down to see Nathan and were thrilled with the opportunity to touch him - as the lid of his incubator was open. It was fun to see his reaction as we touched his legs. It was exciting to get a little closer to him rather than peering at him through the incubator. The two photos in this post are from this visit. The incision from the surgery on Nathan's belly is about 2 inches long.

Thanks again for your prayers and words of encouragement. We wish you all well as well, especially as we near a new year 2008!

7 comments:

crt said...

congratulations! we are praying for you and nathan. so glad you were able to touch your precious little one today. love and prayers,
nate, cheryl,em and mad tomas (hhbc)

Anonymous said...

Dear Ruth and Santi and Little Nathan,
Just a note to let you that Aunt Eva is praying for you all. We have great God. He is wonderful. God's will be done.

Love and MUCH prayer. Aunt Eva.

Lauren said...

I just read a prayer request for your little guy on my sister-in-law's blog, and followed her link over here. I'll be praying for all of you!

Anonymous said...

Does it take all your strength not to touch him?!!! He looks great! It makes me want to cry for JOY!
Love,
J

Linda aka Grammy said...

Dear Ruth, Sante & Nathan,

Praise God!

We rejoice with you and pray for a complete recovery for the little guy! Our hearts and prayers are with you!
Love in Jesus, Linda and Andy

THE ISAZAS said...

Ruth and Santiago,

We just read your blog. Congratulations on the birth of Nathan! We are praying for you with all our might! We are so sorry that things happened this way, but are confident that God has you and Nathan in his hands. Know that you are loved and being prayed for!!!!!! Welcome Nathan!!!

Anonymous said...

Nathan, Ruth, Santi, Our prayers are with you each day. Remember "The God on the mountain is still God in the Valley" I know you are experiencing His grace and strength these days. Thanks for the encouraging updates.
Joyce, Dave, Patti, Dan.