Prayer Request

Asher is a true fighter and warrior. He has ups and downs, but no matter what God is holding his hand through this fight and your prayers are surrounding him and keeping him strong.

Yesterday I arrived home. Getting out of the wheel chair and sitting in my comfy Highlander seat felt so good. I did have a bad headache, but I knew it would be okay eventually once I got home to take a nap. James drove me to pick my meds and then got me a subway meal, that tasted so good. We then pulled in the driveway to our house. The moment I walked into the house that smelled refreshing and "like home", emotions hit me. I sat down on the comfortable leather couch, James gave me my subway and I broke down in tears. The tears were a mix of joy, thanksgiving, and sadness. I was so glad to be home, I was so thankful God gave Asher and me a safe delivery, but at the same time something major was missing in our home, Asher. He was in the nicu fighting, while I was relaxing on a couch in our home. I just wanted him home. I just wanted to hear his cries and watch him sleep. I just wanted to cuddle with him. I just wanted to feed him. I just wanted to see his precious happy smiles. But he wasn't here. It broke my heart.

However, I got myself together and reminded myself that God was holding Asher's little hand and Asher wasnt alone. He also has loving and caring nurses and doctors surrounding him. I reminded myself of that poem I posted on the last post. I need to print it off and frame it... because it is so powerful and will get me through these hard times.

I forgot to mention Father Ed came by yesterday morning and baptized Asher. It was the most beautiful thing to see and we couldn't be more grateful. Again, Father Ed you truly mean so much to us and you brought Asher a special blessing that will make him even stronger.

So, James and I are heading to the nicu now. My mom has moved in with us for a few weeks, and is watching Easton. I don't know what we would do without her and all our parents. They are true angels. My mom even helped give me a refreshing shower this morning. We still haven't got my hairy legs shaved, but we will once I recover a little more.

Back to Asher and the nicu.... last night he was doing so well that his oxygen was put low on machine close to his goal of 21 and his blood gases were great. Since we weren't able to be there this morning, James called nurses at nicu for update. Asher's oxygen levels were still good and chest x-ray good, but they had to increase his pressure, which means the force of oxygen into his lungs. With him being in me with low fluid, his lungs are still more hard than a normal 29 week old. He also has lights in his giraffe bed to help with his jaundice.

So we have a prayer request for all of you Asher's prayer warriors..... pray that God will hold his hand and fight hard with him today so that his oxygen stays low on.machine with the goal of 21 and that they can drop his pressure. If they get there and his blood gases drop, he will get off the machine and go on a normal one. This would be amazing and help him so much! The sooner we get him.off the machine the better. So please pray Rosaries, heart prayers, light candles, talk with God the miraculous worker to help Asher conquer this fight! He feels your prayers surrounding him and they help him so much!

So let us unite with God, Josh, and all the Angels and Saints in this miraculous fight! Asher can do this because with God nothing is impossible! Lift all your praises to God because his love is unending and He is our greatest protector and blessing!

Dear God, We know You are holding Asher's hand. We know You will fight with him today as You always do. Our trust is fully in You. You are miraculous and merciful. We love You above all things. Amen.