tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600187711419997192.post6830130804202876563..comments2023-07-26T09:25:26.879-04:00Comments on Nothing 2 Bring: Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242323050821353764noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600187711419997192.post-63957282147700244692009-05-07T23:59:00.000-04:002009-05-07T23:59:00.000-04:00Stephanie and Noah,
We are so happy to hear how w...Stephanie and Noah, <br />We are so happy to hear how well things are going. I (Donna) work in RTP and would be glad to bring you lunch or anything else you need any time. Please let us know how we can serve your family. We'll continue praying.<br /><br />Donna & Jeff MeltonMeltonfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492305273997832114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600187711419997192.post-39077060026018664012009-05-07T23:17:00.000-04:002009-05-07T23:17:00.000-04:00To Anonymous:
I am sorry that your reading of this...To Anonymous:<br />I am sorry that your reading of this blog gave you the impression that we have chosen to ONLY pay attention to what happens after this life. I, like you, consider it a great privilige and responsibility to be as informed as possible. I have gone to great lengths to make well informed decisions about Shepherd's care (asking a million questions, getting numerous opinions, reading medical journals and doing as much research as I possibly can pertaining to his particular issues).I know very well that the staff caring for Shepherd are merely humans who do commonly make mistakes. I do what I can to be informed but I am grateful that I know they are only human and I trust that Shepherd's creator is ultimately in control of even their actions. I believe my God is bigger than even their mistakes, and mine. Thank God.<br /> I also look forward to being very pro-active when it comes to health when he gets home. I do clearly see these things as my God-given responsibility to my son. <br />At the same time, physical health is not all I have to offer my son. If it were, I would feel very out of control, as my human abilities, as well as anyone elses, are limited. I will do all I can for him physically, but I am grateful to know that he, as well as I, am made up of more than just a body to care for. We, as human beings are also made with souls. And I consider it an even greater privilige to be diligent about caring for him spiritually (praying for him, seeing his life as more than just a physical accomplishment, seeing God use his small life to accomplish things that last longer than right now).<br />This being said, I do not think that being diligent to care for him physically is at all at odds with my care for him spiritually. <br />I am also sure that your child has benefited greatly from your vigorous efforts to make sure he has the best you can give him. Keep it up.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08242323050821353764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600187711419997192.post-60394823296987970132009-05-07T20:16:00.000-04:002009-05-07T20:16:00.000-04:00You need to pull your head out the bible and pay a...You need to pull your head out the bible and pay attention to your child and his life here on earth. 100,000 people a year die of medical errors. My son had the same defects - simple repair but with a hospital acquired infection. Lifelong obligation to pay attention to what doctors you go to, increased risk of early coronary artery disease, aneurysim and arrithymia. If you don't pay attention and learn your medicine rather than your bible you will end up like the rest of the stupid people on the internet with another "angel". I read journal, pediatric books and have tons of information on my son's risks, adopted heart healthy diet, moved from the toxic place with unhealthy air and water and actually learned something to help him in this life not the next one. Good luck because reading your blog made me sorry for your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600187711419997192.post-79552697012384150672009-05-07T18:54:00.000-04:002009-05-07T18:54:00.000-04:00It's so good to hear all the good news. I'm looki...It's so good to hear all the good news. I'm looking forward to hearing your favorite preacher on Sunday as well :-)Sylvia Goode Bashamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314274131477821861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600187711419997192.post-46616412437399988502009-05-07T13:17:00.000-04:002009-05-07T13:17:00.000-04:00How encouraging!! Praise the Lord! We are rejoic...How encouraging!! Praise the Lord! We are rejoicing with you and can't wait to also celebrate Shepherd's homecoming with you! God is so good! What a testimony you have been to my heart! <br /><br />Amanda GreeneGreene familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12473871304536828218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600187711419997192.post-4832451596856015352009-05-07T09:47:00.000-04:002009-05-07T09:47:00.000-04:00Love, love, love this boy!
I am so happy for you...Love, love, love this boy! <br />I am so happy for you all and the positive steps he has been taking. Praise God! Thank you so much for keeping us in the loop. <br />And thank you for being such a clear, bright, shining light for our Father. You inspire me more than you could ever know.<br />Peace and Love to you all-<br />AmberAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600187711419997192.post-66335601773188309322009-05-07T09:01:00.000-04:002009-05-07T09:01:00.000-04:00Wow! How encouraging! Still praying for ya'll!Wow! How encouraging! Still praying for ya'll!Betharoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730468867410557912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600187711419997192.post-17564034474334714332009-05-07T08:21:00.000-04:002009-05-07T08:21:00.000-04:00Oh Steph,
My heart is so full at all of this good...Oh Steph,<br /><br />My heart is so full at all of this good news. I love you all so much.<br /><br />CarolinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600187711419997192.post-71815781992466576102009-05-06T23:47:00.000-04:002009-05-06T23:47:00.000-04:00Yay God for all of the good news. He's doing so gr...Yay God for all of the good news. He's doing so great and it's wonderful to hear all of the progress that he is making and how God is working in your lives. Can't wait to see you on Sunday!<br />-KellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com