Update from ICU
Yesterday
Yesterday’s drive down to Atlanta was a testimony of the power of prayer. We had a great worshipful time of peace and the presence of God in the car on the way down. Martha Marie was very calm with only a few moments of “Oh my gosh!” We were able to listen to some great songs of worship from a CD that was given to us by several people. Thank you to those that prayed and those that gave the CD! A few family members gave Martha Marie an ipod as well that has some powerful worship songs on it as well. The times of worship with the CD, ipod, and prayer ushered an awareness of God’s power, presence, and peace.
If you do not experience God’s power, presence, and peace on a daily basis, know that you can! It is possible! God wants to give this to you! Whether you have known Him for a long time or whether you have never known Him personally! You can start today, this hour, this minute! Let Him into your heart by allowing His presence into your day (through worship music, His Word - the Bible, prayer, talking with others about Him) so that you can experience His peace and watch His power turn you into a new person daily!
Martha Marie and I have so many flaws (I have much more than her), but God continues to chisel away our flaws as He renews our minds daily (Romans 12:2). We are not perfect, and never will be until we are in heaven, but we experience new freedoms in Christ every day because of Jesus’ commitment to us!
This Morning
Martha Marie seemed so very calm this morning when she was in her hospital bed even before they gave her the first dose of anesthesia. The peace of God is such a wonderful thing! God’s peace is so strong even in the midst of a storm!
The Doctor’s Report
One of the doctors said, “Everything went very well, we took a complex problem and we made it well. She responded to everything. Everything went perfectly.” Thank you Jesus!
The Dr. said that she will have a head ache for 2-3 days. She had a terrible headache earlier today, but they found a good medicine dose to give her.
Tonight
Martha Marie is sleeping very well right now. Melissa (her sister) and I are staying with Martha Marie around the clock tonight in ICU in case she needs something and just so we can be with her. We were able to get some rest this afternoon so we could be ready for tonight. We are going to take turns watching her and we have somewhere to crash in between hanging out with her.
Tomorrow
Tomorrow they plan to get Martha Marie moved into a normal room and have her up and moving around. Technology has improved so much! We should be in the normal room for 2-3 days and then back home for a 6 week recovery after that.
Thank you for praying!
May 7th, 2008 at 1:42 am
I’m so very thankful to GOD that Martha Marie came out of the surgery okay and that she is doing better!!! Praise be to GOD!!! Martha and Eddie, you are still in our prayers!!!
May 7th, 2008 at 2:13 am
Praise Jesus!!! I’m sure that is some of the best news you’ve ever received in your whole life! How awesome!
May 7th, 2008 at 7:19 am
Wow, what a testimony. God will use this in your ministry more then you can imagine. Thank you for letting me be a small part of this. I have been closer to God because of what you are going through so, you see, it’s already started.
In Christ,
Jim
May 7th, 2008 at 7:25 am
PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He sure is able to take care of His people that put their truth is Him, and anyone one else really! We continue to pray!
May 7th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Our God is awesome!! We will be praying for her recovery.We know she is going to do great.Tell her we said hello and as soon as she gets better we will let her keep River. Then… the headaches may return. Ha Ha. We love you guys.
David, Mary, Jordan and River
May 7th, 2008 at 7:46 am
We worship Martha Marie’s Healer with you! May He receive glory in this in every way! MM, we are still praying …especially as you walk through these days of physical pain…that Jesus will hold you close. Steph
May 7th, 2008 at 8:30 am
How amazing is God? Praise His Holy name!!!!!! He is worthy to be praised!
May 7th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Glory to God in the highest. He is worthy of All honor and glory and praise. He will continue to cover you with His wings and hold you in His right hand.
May 7th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Awesome news! In considering why this happened to Martha Marie, it occurred to me that God may have had this “opportunity” for someone to experience. His selection criteria may have been, someone who has deep faith to persevere the fear, worry and pain and the support of Godly people to endure the hardship. Most importantly, He may have wanted someone who would effectively use the experience as a testimony to Him. I, of course can only speculate, but if this were the case, it appears His confidence was well placed in both of you. I’m certain He will continue to heal, guide and direct. God Bless, Judy
May 7th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
we are so glad that everything went well. we will be praying for martha marie’s full recovery.
May 7th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Jesus, the Great Physician, again worked through the best procedures known to man and He will continue to hold you in His loving arms as you recover.
May 7th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Wonderful news!! PRAISE THE LORD for answered prayers!! We are continuing to pray.
Love to you both!