So, I've finally returned to the blogger. It has been a very long time. What interested me today was that my last post was entitled "Navy Seal Training." I last posted almost exactly two years ago. I was referring to Caleb's recovery from the lung disease that he obtained because of Chemo to prepare him for the transplant. Since then Caleb has had a Stem Cell Transplant and recovered nicely until he had a problem related to his intestines. He had to finish GCU 1st Semester from home and was able to complete 12 hours of credits from the local Community College for 2nd semester. Right now I am sitting with him in the hospital as he has endured a surgery that has not gone well in recovery. The surgery was to repair his small intestine from the issues that happened in 2013. The doctors hinted after the surgery that the recovery would be difficult. We did not anticipate what that would actually mean. Today we got the news that Caleb would not be able to eat or drink for 6 weeks. Wow! We never thought it would be this long. Ok what kind of comparison would this be. Possibly, Navy Seal Training in the Deserts of Arizona in the middle of the summer. I can't get my brain around this suffering that he will be going through. Caleb is a tough kid, obviously, but this type of thing is hard to handle for all of us. I'd like to say Caleb is just so tough and is getting through this with tenacity and strength. Well, that isn't how its going. He has spent the last 6 years training his mind to get through hardships that are much greater hen I ever endured. I ask the Lord to give my son what he needs once again. I pray Caleb can look forward. Six weeks without eating? Six weeks without drinking? God, we need you! We really need our God. Please pray for us! This is hard for each of the Evins. We need Jesus and his supernatural help and guidance. The Psalms is encouraging-
Psalm 116 I love the Lord, because he has heard
my voice and my pleas for mercy.
2 Because he inclined his ear to me,
therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
3 The snares of death encompassed me;
the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;
I suffered distress and anguish.
4 Then I called on the name of the Lord:
“O Lord, I pray, deliver my soul!”
We are so sorry for this set back, but as you said, Caleb is a tough kid and he climbed other higher mountains on his road to recovery and we know that he, surrounded with his amazing family, will do whatever he can to master this mountain as well. Lots of positive thoughts and hugs heading your way.
ReplyDeletePraying with you all for grace beyond what you can ask or imagine.
ReplyDeleteCraig and Sarah, I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through as parents, let alone what Caleb will have to endure! But I do know that you are God's beloved children, and that you are in the palms of the almighty creator and sustainer of the universe! And so, based on His promise to us, I am praying that He will give you and Caleb grace and mercy in this time of need.
ReplyDeleteBreaks my heart as I read this! I know that food is one of the things he really looks forward to in recovery. It must be so hard as parents to endure more suffering. I am so sorry. Continuing to look to Our Heavely Father for His Grace and Mercy to be poured out upon you. I know this is not a good plan! But, we can trust Our plan maker. I’ll pray specifically for Caleb and his ability to cope with this big set back. And your ability to provide comfort. Bless you! “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you” Isaiah 43:2 We love you.
ReplyDeleteI wish we could share your pain so we could help ease it for Caleb and each of the Evins... we pray for you always. Park Deroch for what he has done for Caleb until now and we know the He is faithful!
ReplyDeleteOh my dear Sarah, I am so sad for this new difficult trial our Lord has permitted in your lives and family.... Praying praying with fasting today, Lord please have mercy and intervene and show your miracle and power!!!!
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