Wednesday, October 11, 2006

New Pictures / New Prayer Request - Day 11

Some of you have been bugging me for more pictures so here they are. You will notice that Autumn has been taken off the ventilator today. She has been breathing very well on her own since about 2:30 pm today. We are so happy that she is not struggling to breathe by herself. She has been very alert most of the day today as you can see. It has been a joy to sit by her bed today.

Keep praying for her kidneys to begin to filter. This morning her levels of BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and Creatinine were going in the wrong direction. They have said that when these levels go the right way - it means that her kidneys are beginning to work. This process (for a damaged kidney) normally takes 3 months. But, as we know our God doesn't work within the normal / average time frames. Please pray with us that her kidneys begin to work now. We are believing that she will continue to be a witness to God's amazing power. Join with us in this request. Your faithfulness to our Heavenly Father and care / concern for all of us is encouraging for sure. Thank you very much!!


5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Welcome Autumn. . .
We can't wait to meet you!!!

Know that we are continually praying for you guys and for sweet Autumn! I have loved getting to see her pictures and the video. As I read through the postings tonight it is amazing to hear of her daily progress. Then to see today's post that she is off her ventilator is so great!! Thank you for these updates! Tell Jayna hi for us and congratulations on being a big sister (and i cant wait to have a little play date next time we are in town with her and her new sister. . . oh yes LOTS of pink!!!)

We Love the Hess'
keely & gabe

Brenda Hess said...

Praise the Lord for no more ventilator and the continued progress that Autumn is making. Our God is AWESOME! Prayers are certainly powerful and that is very obvious in her continued progress of getting better. We are so excited to hold her and love on her. We love you Autumn and are anxiously awaiting for you to come home and be with your family.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the update and the pictures. Autumn is looking even more beautiful if that is possible!!!!!!!!!!! All of you continue to be in our prayers.
Love you guys-
The Gerow's

Anonymous said...

Hess Family, I was so happy to hear from Allison yesterday about Autumn's being taken off the ventilator. We truly do have an AWESOME God. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I look forward to hearing more wonderful news.

Love you guys!
Rayna Reihl

Anonymous said...

Great news no more ventilator and she is breathing well. She is a determined little girl. We are still praying for Autumn and your family. Thank the lord for the progress she is making. Give Autumn and Jayna kisses from us.
Love you guys so much.

Uncle Tom & Aunt Paula