Day 9 - A Testimony to God's Faithfulness

I have to say that these blog updates have been a wonderful way to testify to God's loving kindness and faithfulness. He truly hears His people's cries. Although Michael is not yet home, it has been an amazing journey for him, for this family and yes, for all of you, our praying friends. God has been hearing all your prayers. We have all been witnesses of God's compassion and power. We know He is sovereign and does what He pleases, yet "the prayers of righteous men and women (and children) are effective and powerful!" (James 5:16). Somehow He works His sovereign will through our prayers. It's hard to comprehend.

But we praise God that Michael is truly much better. His eyes are still a little blurry, though the doctors are confident he will regain his sight fully in time. His lips and mouth are still raw and bloody, but not as bad as in the past few days. He is able to eat a little. He ate Chicken Teriyaki tonight. He still has lesions in his body but they are all drying up! They don't even open up as blisters tend to do. They just dry up and get crusty and fall off. Well, he peels them off carefully...

Today, he did not have morphine or any pain killer. That's a great sign of healing. He did not have fever, nor did he have Benadryl for his skin irritations. All his organs are fine. There are no blisters in his eyes, and no more ulcers in his esophagus. When he swallows his food, it does not hurt anymore. He sits up, stands, walks around, and has a great attitude. He has not complained or become bitter about his sickness. He has taken it all quietly. I know he just threw himself at the Lord's mercy, trusting that He will take care of His son.

He may be getting tired of staying in the hospital but they can't let him go yet. They want to make sure he has healed enough before letting him go. He treasures the visits of friends and family, and of course, the church family. He is thankful to the many of you who have been praying for him.

Maybe a few more days and he can go home. Praise the Lord and pray some more! Thank you! We deeply appreciate your thoughts, prayers, emails, encouragements, comments, and love.