Yesterday (Wednesday) as we walked towards Josh's bed we were thrilled to see him in a sitting position in a chair. This brought tears of joy to our eyes. He had a strap around his waist but other than that he was sitting upright with no other straps (apparently gravity holds you in place as this is a natural position to be in). He sat for two hours and was then put back into bed.
The rest of the day was not so hopeful as he continued to battle a fever. He was also less responsive (which was likely due to the fever) and has developed a blood clot in his right arm. Thankfully, there are no clots in his lungs which is something the nurses originally feared. His pneumonia has also worsened.
We felt a little deflated as we left him last night but his sister Meagan and her new husband Josh sat with Josh last night. We were thankful that Meagan and Josh returned from their honeymoon in Mexico the night before. We are so thankful for our children, Josh's siblings, who have stood by us. They too have been so very encouraged by all your love, support and prayers.
We are also thankful that Josh's co-worker, Victor, could be released from the hospital yesterday and go home to his wife Ursula and their two children. Victor was the welder in the hole with Josh. Many of you have been praying for Victor's healing as well. We are thankful these prayers have been answered and we rejoice with them. Before we left the hospital we brought Victor to Josh's bedside to say goodbye.
This morning at 4:30 a.m. we called the hospital and the nurse said she thinks Josh's fever broke for now. We also received some wonderful news: she said that when she turned Josh last night he opened both eyes. Praise the Lord!
We hope and pray for a better day today.
Terri
Continuing to pray for Josh. Thank you for the updates and the specifics in order to pray accordingly. May you sense God's presence in the midst of this situation. It must bless you to see your children come together to support Josh and you both. Praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteI am continuing on praying for Josh you ( Mr and MRs.Vanandel ) Joel and Irma ,Megan and Josh ,Karina Stephen and Alexandra . Lots of love from Brady weening and also know that my parents and family are praying for you and josh.qlso tdch is praying for you and josh and we as new city church Newmarket youth group are also praying.if there is anything that you need or want let me know. And also for Josh's co- worker Victor and family and that he is out if the hospital And praise the lord that Josh was sitting up in a chair today
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray! Xo
ReplyDeleteGod is good! We will continue to pray!
ReplyDeleteSo thankful to read that Josh is making small steps towards recovery. Praise the Lord for his unfailing goodness. Praise the Lord for your other children and the support they are to you and each other. We are keeping them in our prayers as well, as well as the grandparents and other family members. My father at the ripe old age of 98 is keeping you in his prayers as well. "Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow" Love you, Karl and Hetty
ReplyDeleteSo happy to read there is some progress. Praying for for healing and encouragement as you go through this very difficult journey. May god strengthen and hold you in his loving arms.
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Phil, Terri and family. Thank you for the updates, I'm sure you are all feeling exhausted and we pray that you are able to get some rest. We rejoice with the good news and are hopeful today is another day filled with bright moments. Continuing to hold you all up in prayer.
ReplyDeleteUncle Phil Aunt Terri and family! Thank you for the updates, We are so happy to hear that Josh is making progress. We will continue to pray for his Pneumonia to subside and pray he will continue to make progress with the physiotherapist. We pray for strength and comfort for you and your family. xox love Carlie and Kevin Riedstra
ReplyDeleteAll of us--in Metro and elsewhere will continue to pray for all of you.
ReplyDeleteMother is quite forgetful, but she remembers to pray
I would like to put your family situation on the prayer chain at Bridlewood Presbyterian Church, Scarborough--Mother and Dad's congregation, but need your permission to do so.
My email is janet.macdougall992@gmail.com
I will keep following the blog and will continue to pray that you will see small improvements in Josh's condition as you visit him
Phil, Terri and family,
ReplyDeleteEach day with Josh's progress is evidence of God's love and faithfulness to him, to your family and to the family of believers. Our mighty God sustains us even when progress is slower than our patience wants to allow. May you feel the awesome presence of God with every breath you take and every new day. We remain in prayer continually for healing and relief from pneumonia and rest for your family. "The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace." Psalm 29:11
Ubbens family
We are sending love and healing to Josh every day. Small steps are progress in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great work Josh! You are strong and can come through this.
much love from all in the Conway household!
Praise the Lord!!
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