Friday, June 1, 2007

rough night, encouraging morning


Isaiah s t r u g g l e d for over 10 hours yesterday to poop. He was really hurting. The meds stop him up. We've never prayed so much for poop. After BMs at 1:30 a.m., 3:30 a.m., 5:30 a.m., and 8 a.m., he's smiling again.


Today's a big day - spinal tap and bone marrow draw at 3. The results are key.


Here are some words we're hanging onto today:


from Darrell, the dad of Matthew, Isaiah's roommate: There are some things that God says that just don't make sense unless you're suffering.


from Isaiah, early this morning while he was receiving a platelet infusion: Why do you cry sometimes when you're happy? (me: are you happy now?) Yes...because I finally feel better.


(Isaiah continues) Do you remember that movie about the football team, Dad? (me: I think so) If we win, we'll praise God. If we lose we'll praise God.


18 comments:

Niamh McCreary said...

Isaiah you are an amazing little guy! You have such a strong spirit and we will continue to pray that you heal quickly. We're also praying for peace for you Carmen, Nathan and Sienna. We'll be thinking of you and praying at 3pm, for a pain free procedure and great results.

Much Love,

Niamh, David, Cormac and Ronan.

Stanphill Family said...

Hi Isaiah,

I am so glad you are feeling better. We will be praying for you today while the tests are done. Emma drew you a picture yesterday that we will send to you. She made sure to draw your dark curly hair. We love to hear how God is protecting you all and speaking to all of us through this time. We love you all! Tell Sienna hi and Emma would love to see her if she's up to it.

Love,
Rebecca, Jon, Joseph, Emma and Ben

Stanphill Family said...

Nate and Carmen,

Just wanted to send you some words from Ben. I was telling him about Isaiah and showing him the photos of Isaiah and he pointed out three of the pictures and said "I want this one and this one and this one" I asked him why and he said he wanted to put them under his bed. I again asked why and he said, "Because it's the safest place." We all are praying and know Isaiah is in the safest place, the arms of God.

Sadie said...

Isaiah,

You have an amazing heart! I am so proud of how strong you are and am praying for you every single day. You are superman! I love you so much.

Aunt Sade

Kaitlyn Henning said...

Hey Bud,
It made me so happy to hear how well you are doing. I know you will be jumping all over me again soon. I love you.
See you soon, Super-Isaiah!
Love,
Kait

Anonymous said...

You are such a special boy....brave and strong. We love you so much. We put our trust in His Word Mark11:24 "Whatever you ask in prayer, BELIEVE that you have received it, and it will be yours". We pray for your healing and for your Mom, Dad and sister who are so much a part of God's heart. We all send hugs and much love, Anne Dease and family

bita said...

Hi Isaiah, it's auntie em. You are so incredibly strong!! We are happy to hear that you are feeling better today. We love you so much and are praying for you everyday. Xander misses you and asks for you all the time. We can't wait to see you.....we love you so!!

emily, randy, xander and graeson

Anonymous said...

Hi Isaiah!
You REALLY are such a strong boy! I am so blessed by your words and attitude during this time. We are praying some special prayers for healing today, as you get your test results soon. I also pray that the tests weren't too hard on you! I forgot to tell you the other day when I wrote that I missed your sweet face when we sang in church. I look forward to singing with you again soon, okay? You've always been a great helper for me... I'll miss that while you're gone. Keep being strong... showing the rest of us how it's done!

Love,

Tami

Unknown said...

Hey, Isaiah,
Hang in there! I'm so happy that you're feeling a whole lot better.I'm praying a lot for you and your mom, dad, and sister. I'll keep praying for you, and I won't stop until I know you're feeling better than before.

God bless,

SaraBecker said...

Isaiah,

I just want you to know that I'm praying for you... just as I know that many others are, everyday. I want you and your family to be encouraged as well... because I've been down a much similar road myself. I was diagnosed with cancer when I was a little girl... and took all the icky medicines and had all the tests done too. And here I am, 20+ years later... and cancer-free!!

Isaiah, you are an amazing boy! You are so brave, and your sweet smile gives me inspiration!

Take care,

Sara Becker(Beers)

Dane said...

Isaiah and family,
We just want you to know that we're praying for you! We are friends with your Aunt Gentry and live all the way in Pennsylvania, but we pray for you every day! You are so special and we love reading about how you are doing!
Love,
Dane and Jade Lundgren

Levi and Rose said...

Isaiah, You are such a stud. I will be praying for your tests today. I miss you, and can't wait to see you this summer. I love you.
-Uncle Buzz

little peeps said...

"I love you Isaiah and I hope you feel good and that your body feels better"

"I still want to marry you Isaiah"
"Your not feeling good and you need someone to love you"

"Amen"

love Maicee

little peeps said...

Isaiah,
"I wish you feel better. I love you Isaiah. We've been praying about you. We saw your pictures. We saw you are superman. We hope you be strong in the hospital. I love you Isaiah and so does Josiah. Maicee loves you too. It's Maicee's birthday today and she misses you. My whole family loves you."

love Brianne

little peeps said...

My favorite things about Isaiah:

I love your big smile.
Your stories make me laugh.
You have sweet eyes.
You have a gentle spirit.
You are the strongest boy I know.
You show your sister that you love her.
You're named after your daddy, one of my most favorite people.
You love Jesus and you show others how to love Jesus too.

We love you so much and are praying for you all the time. We'll see you soon!

Love Anut Kait and Uncle Mike

Auntie Angie said...

Hey Isaiah bear...so, so,so glad to hear you are feeling better this morning. I heard that you had the best hamburger in the whole world yesterday. Next time I come up maybe we can have one together! YOu amaze me everday with your strength and your strong and courageous words.Me and Patrick are thinking of you today, remember that things will get better and that God and his angels are with you.
I love you and miss you so much!

Unknown said...

Isaiah: WOW, you keep amazing me with the things I read about you -- you are quite a strong guy! Don't stop fighting against all this bad stuff, God has you in the plam of his hand! God Bless: Scott Ritter

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