Thursday, July 31, 2008

Answered Prayers

Ten million thanks for all your prayers. I am back to 100% health and holding all my lovely babies again (make sure to check out the side column to see photos). I took a weeks worth of antibiotics and the infection/pain in my arm is gone! Praise God! The medical crew took an emotional blow with the death of Baby Greg, but we are all hanging together and have an even greater sense of unity and support for each other now. We are all very sad at the loss of Baby Greg, but encouraged to know that Baby Greg is with Jesus. Please continue to pray for his mama. After trialing the 12 hour shifts for a month on the ward, the decision was made to return to 8 hour shifts. I am thankful for this decision as the 12 hour shifts were very draining for me and my fellow nurses. I thank God for the arrival and projected arrival of more ward nurses. Many of you may have heard, but if you have not, my mom will be joining me here in Africa to serve on the Mercy Ship for 1 month. My mom will be working as a ward nurse too! She is scheduled to arrive at the end of August and will be staying through October 4th. Pray for her travel preparations. Thanks again! I love all of you! God bless!

2 comments:

Emily said...

Hi Laura,
Good to hear you are feeling better. I am so sorry to hear about baby Greg. That must be really difficult for all of you there. I am excited that your mom gets to share this experience with you! It was great to chat with you the other night (even if you are a good storyteller and I bought it hook, line, and sinker!) Well, missing you and hoping you are going to come to my house for Thanksgiving this year! Is it your turn or mine? Let's say it is yours. :) Love you girl!

Anonymous said...

Laura,
That's awesome you mom is joining you...and so soon! I'm so sorry about baby Greg...how hard for all of you and for his mom. And I'm very glad you're feeling great and you passed your medical! I have been reading your accounts and tails of all your stories but just never signed up for an account until today to actually leave some comments, so hopefully you'll hear more from me. love you. your in my prayers.