Day 12 - Michael is home!

Last night (Friday),
would have been the 12th night at the hospital. But thankfully, he's home! Here is Michael's first order of the day: Halo 3!

We're still putting ointments in his eyes to ensure complete healing. His lips still bleed. The blood dries up and covers them, but when they crack open, they bleed. They are still slow in healing. He's still putting on soft gel just to keep them from cracking.

He's weakened from the hospital stay. There are a couple of blisters under his feet that make him tip-toe when he walks. His arms still hurt from all the needles and the IV. But other than those things, he's in a lot better shape! We hope and pray that he will get back to full strength and healing soon. He has to stay out of school for at least one more week. And, boy, I'm sure he has a lot of school work to catch up on! His teachers are aware of his situation and they are all very supportive.

The worst is over, I hope. And again we want to thank everyone of you who have been very supportive in many ways, especially in praying for Michael and for us. Everything has been a lot easier because of all your support. I wish I can mention all your names in this blog, but I'm afraid I'd miss a lot of names. But we are very grateful.

The hospital staff, the doctors and nurses were so helpful and really took care of Michael. We're glad we went to Children's hospital.

AND, we thank our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, for his sovereign, loving care. It is wonderful that we have a Friend like Him. Not only did He suffer excruciating pain and died for our sins, He rose again to freely also gives us all things! What a Savior!

This is probably the last blog regarding Michael. Please keep praying for complete healing. We hope those who suffer a similar or worse trial will take comfort in the Lord, too!

His Grace and Peace to all!
Bob & Liz

(Rom. 8:32 "He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?")