Dear Friends,
Thank you for praying through this new phase of Sierra Rose's life. She finished her first week of hyperbaric treatments and began her second week yesterday. At this point, the plan is for her to continue being treated through the first week of April.
Thank you so much for your generosity. God has provided abundantly. He has also provided safety during the long commutes. For example, R's car had a flat tire last Wednesday. The flat didn't occur anywhere on the highway, but at the house. Upon closer examination, R realized that the tire was not repairable--it had metal protruding from the rubber. God took care of that situation and provided the right amount to get new tires.
Several friends and even strangers have offered R, Sierra, and my mother places to stay while in San Antonio. So far, though, they have been able to stay at a motel very close to the treatment site. The motel has a significantly discounted rate for people receiving hyperbaric treatment. Because the motel is so close, they can avoid the bad San Antonio traffic.
People at the hyperbaric facility have been friendly and caring. This is an additional blessing.
Sierra's legs appear to be getting stronger. Also, she is turning to her sides more frequently. We're not sure if this is due to the treatments or not, but it's good either way.
Thank you for being faithful in praying. God is still working.
--MK
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Sierra Rose Update February 4, 2008--Change of Plans
Dear Friends,
Thank you for praying for Sierra Rose and the rest of the family. The first treatment went well this morning. Sierra is the youngest patient this hyperbaric place has ever treated, so the people were very cautious and took their time adjusting the pressure of the machine.
The hyperbarics technicians have been talking with a doctor who has experience in using hyperbaric treatment for infants. He recommended that Sierra be given only one treatment per day instead of two because she is so young. This means that Sierra's treatment period will last 2 months instead of 1 month as originally expected. Because there will only be one treatment per day, R and Sierra will commute to and from most of the treatment sessions rather than staying in a hotel. This will take more time and gas but will save hotel expenses and will allow the family to be together more.
The doctor who has been talking with the hyperbaric technicians has taken an interest in Sierra's case. He wants to see the results of her previous EEG and wants her to be tested after 20 treatments to see if there is any sign of improvement.
Thank you for praying so faithfully all these months. God has been working and will continue to work.
--MK
Thank you for praying for Sierra Rose and the rest of the family. The first treatment went well this morning. Sierra is the youngest patient this hyperbaric place has ever treated, so the people were very cautious and took their time adjusting the pressure of the machine.
The hyperbarics technicians have been talking with a doctor who has experience in using hyperbaric treatment for infants. He recommended that Sierra be given only one treatment per day instead of two because she is so young. This means that Sierra's treatment period will last 2 months instead of 1 month as originally expected. Because there will only be one treatment per day, R and Sierra will commute to and from most of the treatment sessions rather than staying in a hotel. This will take more time and gas but will save hotel expenses and will allow the family to be together more.
The doctor who has been talking with the hyperbaric technicians has taken an interest in Sierra's case. He wants to see the results of her previous EEG and wants her to be tested after 20 treatments to see if there is any sign of improvement.
Thank you for praying so faithfully all these months. God has been working and will continue to work.
--MK
Friday, February 1, 2008
Update February 1, 2008--Leaving Town in 2 Days
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your continued prayers and inquires about Sierra Rose. She is now over four months old and is a blessing to those who have met her and even to countless others who have not met her but are still praying for her.
On Sunday afternoon, R and my mother will be taking Sierra to San Antonio to begin her hyperbaric treatments on Monday. Please pray for safe travel and for protection while they are in the big city. Please pray also for these treatments. There is no guarantee that they will be of any benefit, but we are asking God for another miracle--we are asking Him to work His healing power in Sierra's life so that we can see improvement.
Here's something about which we can thank God: Sierra's stomach feeding valve was removed today. Yes, that's right! The doctor said that it could come out because Sierra is still drinking and still gaining weight.
Keep up the prayers. God is using this precious little baby in all of our lives.
--MK
Thank you for your continued prayers and inquires about Sierra Rose. She is now over four months old and is a blessing to those who have met her and even to countless others who have not met her but are still praying for her.
On Sunday afternoon, R and my mother will be taking Sierra to San Antonio to begin her hyperbaric treatments on Monday. Please pray for safe travel and for protection while they are in the big city. Please pray also for these treatments. There is no guarantee that they will be of any benefit, but we are asking God for another miracle--we are asking Him to work His healing power in Sierra's life so that we can see improvement.
Here's something about which we can thank God: Sierra's stomach feeding valve was removed today. Yes, that's right! The doctor said that it could come out because Sierra is still drinking and still gaining weight.
Keep up the prayers. God is using this precious little baby in all of our lives.
--MK
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