Blood Pressure Good!

Today was check up day and Opa Bos took Momma Hannie and Gerad in to see the Pediatric Cardiologist since it was quite the winter weather. Gerad's blood pressure was perfectly normal, but they still wanted to do a blood test. They had a very hard time drawing blood from his veins so they had to take it out drop by drop from his heal. Poor Gerad! One day he was sitting quite contently in his chair when he started to bring forth sounds from his diaper, not once, not twice, but lots of times. Momma Hannie suspected a big mess, but not quite this big!

Ahh, the joys of motherhood...!

She.....worketh willingly with her hands
Pro 31:13

More pictures to enjoy!

:: This week Hannie had just told the doctor that he doesn't really like his soother, but she put it in his mouth anyways since they were checking his blood pressure (goes very tight) and he took it so nicely. He likes to surprise his mommy like that! ::

:: sleep, sweet boy ::

Come one, come all!

:: These pictures are here to provoke everyone to come to Ontario and see this adorable little boy for themselves! Who first? ::

Stay tuned...more pictures to come!!

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart...

Pro 15:30

Pictures of our Little Man!

Hello Everyone!

Today Gerad went for his check up and he now weighs 12.11 lb!!! And measuring a tall 60.8cm! Everything with his heart is good although his blood pressure was measuring high, so he gets blood work done next week to see what is causing it. High blood pressure and his treasured heart may not be a good mix!

He loves playing in his play pen with all his bright colored toys. The train quilt he is laying on is made by an elderly lady from the nursing home where Hannie used to work.

Pray that his blood pressure goes down.

And we know that all things work together for good

to them that

love God.

Romans 8:28

Check Up Next Week!

Today was the day Gerad needed to be in Toronto for an echo and a check-up. But, yesterday they called, and if Marvin and Hannie were comfortable with not coming they could wait till next week and then just go for the check up in London! So, that is what they are doing!

It's an 'all-over' good sign, and I am thankful!

Here is Daddy Marvin with a fussy little Gerad when he was still being tube-fed. After an exhausting night, this is how Momma Hannie found then in the morning.

Growing...

Sleeping,

but well aware we were taking a picture of him!

Next week Marv and Hannie will be taking him to Toronto again for further testing. He is growing and getting more and more into a routine; falling asleep easier and being more content. When a photographer came this week to take his picture, he didn't smile his big broad smile until the photogragher was out the door!

Somehow I am not surprised...

He is just very smart!

The first step in child training is to decide what you want your children to become and then become that very person yourself. ~Micheal Pearl

Daddy's Boy!

Someone To Thank!

When Gerad came into the office he went on a monitor to check his heart rate and oxygen level and that was good. Liz (the headnurse ofpediatric cardiology) listened and everything, including shunt, sounded clear. Everything looked good. Gerad mightv'e been overtired and Liz wasn't worried but did say it was good that Hannie and Dad took him in. Hannie says: 'He REALLY was not waking tho.'
Marvin is on his way home now too.

Thanks for praying.

Someone to Thank ~Geraldine Koehn

There is Someone who daily my needs doth supply,

These things don't just happen, there's Someone on high.

'Tis His mercy and grace that allows me to live;

He deserves all the thanks I can give.

Refrain~I have Someone to thank for ev'ry new day,

I have Someone to thank for the gifts on life's way.

He's the One who expects and One who accepts

All the thanks that I feel each day.

There are many who do not believe in the Lord,

Say He never existed to create the world.

Oh, how empty their hearts and how lonely their days

With no Jesus to thank and to praise.

Refrain~ I have Someone to thank for ev'ry new day,

I have Someone to thank for the gifts on life's way.

He's the One who expects and One who accepts

All the thanks that I feel TODAY!

Praises!

The Lord has heard our Prayer! Opa Bos, Hannie and dear Gerad are on the way HOME!

I have not talked to Hannie yet, but will update more later!

God is Good!

Lift Gerad up in Prayer!

Opa Bos, momma Hannie are on their way to London with baby Gerad. Gerad is breathing, but not waking up. He woke up when she bathed him this morning, but he doesn't seem to wake up completely. Other than that he cried alot last night (although I don't know how he was throughout the night), this is all I know. Hannie had a hard time getting a hold of Marvin at work, therefore Opa Bos is taking them in.

Pray with us:

Dear Heavenly Father, you already know what we are praying for, but we ask you to keep our dear sweet Gerad safe. Help him to wake up soon, give the doctors wisdom when they see him and may You guide them. Lord, you know there are many sick children and people in that hospital, so we ask you to help the health care workers to make the right decisions who needs medical attention the first. Keep Hannie strong and be with Marvin. We Pray he already knows about the situation and that he is on his way. Keep him safe on the roads and bring him quickly to be with Hannie. Lord, they need your strength at this very moment. Help them to see Who you are and that they stand in need of you, now and always. You are the Giver of Life, and the Sustainer. Show your Love, Your Power, Your Compassion. Be with the grandparents too, strengthen them. We thank You that You are only a prayer away. Watch over the boy we love so very much. Heal him, we ask, in Jesus' most Holy Name, Amen.

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.

Romans 12:12

(will update as I know more...)