Thursday, August 7, 2008

Sweet Relief

God is great and merciful!!! Before yesterday, I didn't know how I was going to make it to August 27th. The procedure went well. They removed about 3 liters of fluid which Troy and the Dr. weighed in at 9 pounds. It was immediate relief!! I was able to eat a normal amount of dinner and sleep laying down - something I haven't done in about a month. I no longer feel as if my ribs are broken, and I can move around without pain! I am still amazed at the difference it makes. I would not recommend it as a weight loss method if anyone is wondering - too painful:)

Now that I feel like I am able to function somewhat normally again, we can move forward with getting ready for the first day of school and finalizing all of the plans for the arrival of our new little one. Thank you for your prayers.

Karen

O Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief. Psalms 143:1

10 comments:

Tracy said...

Hello Karen,
My Mom shared your blog with me and is keeping me up-to-date with everything that is going on. I wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and your family and I am keeping everyone in my prayers.
Love always, Tracy Ballard

Kim (marygracesummons.blogspot.com) said...

Karen, I am continuing to pray for all your needs.
With love,
Kim

Anonymous said...

Greetings from Canada. We have just got to a campground where we have internet and I could catch up on your blog. So glad you have gotton relief.
Thank you for sharing these updates.
You and your family have been in our prayers for months and we want you to be assured that we love and care for you. You have a wonderful family and a beautiful Christian witness. Lives are being touched by your sharing this with others. Now close your eyes and feel this big hug from us.
Love,Paulette and Johnny

JuJu - said...

praying for you and your precious family -

sending hugs and love from NC

boltefamily said...

Praying In PA!

Anonymous said...

Karen,
I think this blog has been a great way to share all of this with everyone and keep us all updated. I am glad you are feeling more comfortable now too. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have shared your blog with my family too and they are all praying for all of you as well.
much love,
Sarah Schmidt

Anonymous said...

Karen and Troy,

Just want you to know we are praying for you. You two are truly an blessed example of living one's faith.

Holly & Dale

Karen said...

Hello Karen~
I wish to tell you our whole story right here and now but it is not the time...it is about you and your needs......I will introduce myself as the mother of Jacob Ryan Fahmer.....my sweetest baby boy born January 14th, 2008 with Trisomy 18 who lived a life full of sweet love for 138 days here at home before he went to his eternal home to the Lord just this past May 31st. As you await the arrival of your sweet baby boy, Jacob's life verse comes to mind, "Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage; and He will strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord." Psalm 27:14. Please contact me through our blog fahmer.blogspot.com if you need to talk to someone who just "gets it" because not everyone does. God Bless....I will let our blog followers know to pray for you and your beautiful family.

Karen
mother of Jacob Ryan
fahmer.blogspot.com

Cathy said...

Karen I am so glad you are feeling better. I have just learned of your precious little one through Jacob Ryan Fahmer's blog. I am praying for your family and that God will keep you in His loving care through this time.
Cathy, mom to Annabel (T18)
annabelgrace.blogspot.com

Laurie in Ca. said...

Hi Karen,

I just found out about you and your sweet baby boy this morning on Jacob's blog and want you to know I will be praying for you. I am glad to read that you were able to get some much needed relief and will pray that it continues. God loves you and will bring you through.

Love, Laurie in Ca.