Children's day 2

Chance had a rough night. We were called around 10:30 and all we heard was problem after problem. He was having trouble keeping his blood pressure up so they had to give Hydrocortisone which is a steroid. He's still on Dopamine which helps maintain his blood pressure. As of now, he is still very sick.

The doctor showed us an X-ray of his lungs and explained to us that his lungs are very damaged. What he is seeing at 1 week of life is what he would expect to see at 1 month or after. It's a doubled edged sword because the ventilator is what's causing the lung disease but at the same time, the ventilator is saving his life.

The drain is doing what it's supposed to at this point. Chance is being watched very closely and surgery is still very much an option at this point.

The staff here are very friendly. Our main doctor, Dr. Savani- a neonatologist, is a compassionate and honest man. After speaking with him, the 2 month mark is when we should see a turn around.

Joc and I have 100% without a doubt turned Chance's life over to our Lord and savior. HE is the ultimate healer and will do with Chance as he sees fit. Joc and I have to be okay with whatever HE chooses to do with him at this point. If HE chooses to take our first born son, we will never understand on a human level why. The only solace we have if that happens is knowing our sweet, little baby boy Chance will be waiting for us in heaven.

So for now it's hour by hour. The medical staff basically waits for Chance to tell them what he needs and they respond accordingly.

As of now, please pray specifically for:

Healing of his acute lung disease.
Healing of his intestines, abdomen, and stomach.
Healing of the grade 1 bleeding in his brain.

I'm keeping track of scriptures that God gives to me and others my sweet friends send. Here are a few:

Deut. 31:8 "And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear or be dismayed."

Ps. 107:20 - He sent His Word (Jesus) and healed Chance and delivered him from destruction.

Ps. 91:16 - With long life will I satisfy Chance and show him My salvation.

Ps. 118:17 - Chance will not die, but live and declare the works of the Lord.

Jer. 33:6 - Behold, I will bring health and healing to Chance. I will heal Chance and will let him enjoy abundant peace and security. (I love the word behold because the original translation means: "Watch and See"!) <-- thank u Marnie

Matthew 7:7
Ask, Seek, Knock

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. (1 Peter 5:10 KJV) <--- thank u Michelle

Love to all.