Haven't posted in awhile, we know. Pat's been doing hurricane relief ministry in Mississippi and Janet has been having her hands full, I mean really full, with our little Caleb.
But we are back in the hospital.
Caleb has been throwing up almost every feeding. He has seen a GI (gastro-intestine) specialist, and had a sonogram of the stomach done. It turns out that one of his veins from his heart are pushing against his esophagus, giving it a kink, or bend. He also has reflux. The doctor prescribed a medicine for his reflux to be given 30 minutes before every other feeding. So now he only throws up every other feeding.
Yesterday, Thursday, Caleb only drank six ounces all day. Usually he drinks 20-24. In six days time, he has only gained one ounce. The doctors would like to see him gain about an ounce a day.
So we are back in the hospital.
With all the medicines to give, and the crazy sleep schedule, combined with the uncertainty about Caleb's future makes good days difficult and bad days unbearable. We must fall back on what we know is true: God loves us; He is faithful; His word is true.
We have been able to meet some more parents and are hoping that the Lord will use us here to minister to people. Please keep us in your prayers.
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Dearest Pat, Janet, Genesis and Caleb, you are covered in prayer. Thank you for updating us so we know how to specifically pray. You are ministering to so many people (me included). Heavenly Father, Lord, thank you for loving us for caring so deeply for us and for never abandoning us, no matter what. We lift the Sieler family up to You and pray that You work a miracle in Caleb's life. Please strengthen this entire family so that they may run the good race and continue in their faithfulness to You. This very day, Lord I beg You to give them encouragement, let them be reassured of Your Presence and Your Unlimited Love. Lord on a practical side, ensure that they have food provided, that they have the ability to sleep and someone to physcially hug them. Lord I cry out to You - our hearts are breaking for this dear precious family and their needs. In Jesus' Precious Name I boldly ask that You comfort and strengthen them. Amen
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