Update on Asa

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone!

I am so sorry that it's taken til today to get an update out on Asa. I

wanted to wait a few days to see what his levels were at night, so I knew more

of our prayer needs and what to pray for specifically.

THANK YOU for your patience!

Asa is doing QUITE WELL right now. The Lord is really helping him bounce

back quickly, and each new day brings a step closer to his looking his norm. His

levels are slowly seeing more consistency, and we're working on getting the

midday levels down lower (they're still running 350+ every day) but we're

certain that it will happen soon, as we feel God's hand in so much of what's

already happened, and we're trusting in him to get it all worked out.

The evening insulin (which is a 24 hr long-lasting one) was too high

initially, so we've had to adjust that as well and we're now seeing *better

results.

It's all still a work in progress, and I know that it could take a lot

longer than it already has, so I'm not burying my head in the sand, but rather

just waiting it all out, knowing that it will take time. I think overall we are

VERY pleased with the results so far-- which is a great blessing.

I know that many have asked how they can help, and quite honestly, at this

point, I'm really not altogether sure! While I was at the hospital with Asa,

we were totally blessed with meals from both the Home Schooling group, and a

few people from our church. (Can I just say how AMAZING PATH 23 people are???

WOW-- you guys are truly a bright light from the Lord in a dark time for us--

thank you!) We were blessed with groceries, meals, and even Christmas

presents for the children!

At this point, I've got Tom home til the holidays are over. I was expecting

that he'd be back at work next week, but I think he's now seen the amount of

work involved in what will happen in our daily life here, and I think he's

planning on being here all of next week. The Lord DOES answer prayers-- and that

is a HUGE relief to me, as I'm not sure how all of this will work once he's

back at work. (guess he's too young to retire, huh?)

One of our biggest concerns right now, is actually coming from Aiden (9 1/2)

who is really having his issues that are flaring up. (ADHD, Sensory

Processing, and a few other things as well) He's really struggling, which in

turn

makes the REST of us struggle in dealing with him. I know it's a matter of

adjustment for everyone, but keeping him occupied enough so he doesn't have

major

meltdowns is taking all of our energy. Please pray for him, and that the Lord

will be merciful to him AND to us in this matter. With all of Asa's health

issues now, it gets harder and harder to deal with meltdowns from Aiden, as

you can imagine. Keeping him busy inside and outside of the home is a wise

idea at this point.

Playdates are a great help in this area -- so if anyone local is up for

that, let me know.

At this point, Asa's levels have to be checked pre-breakfast, pre-lunch,

pre-dinner, pre-bedtime, 12midnight, and 3am. It seems that Mom's destined not

to get to sleep many nights til AFTER that 3am check, so as you can imagine,

I'm exhausted right now. I think because it's all so new and I'm not sure

where the levels are going to be-- low or high, etc, that I'm not able to sleep

without knowing for sure. Time will help this, I am sure.

One thing that we keep becoming more and more aware of, is just how BLESSED

we truly are that we have our little man with us today. The Lord has allowed

us to hold onto him and we couldn't be more thankful. Each day we've heard

from a different specialist or friend in the medical field, and the fact that

Asa is alive and well, is a miracle that we won't forget anytime soon. Please

join us in thanking GOD for that miracle, because it was totally his mercy.

Here are our current prayer needs--

~That Asa's midday levels continue to lower and balance out quickly

~That we are able to figure out which foods affect him in what manner so we

can keep him balanced

~That we get the evening insulin levels figured out effectively and that he

doesn't " bottom out " in the middle of the nights, but remains consistent

~That he continues to grow stronger and healthier, and that his immune

system becomes super tough and strong.

~That we are able to occupy Aiden's time inside and outside the home so his

issues don't cause a disturbance in what we need to do to care for Asa's

immediate needs.

~that mom is able to survive with little sleep, and that sickness stays AWAY

from our home throughout the winter months.

~That we are able to get a routine down that works for the ENTIRE family

~That the Lord would provide a person to come and be a " nanny " -- since this

is what we need on a long-term basis with our special needs issues for both

boys, the homeschooling needs, and physical needs, etc

The list of our requirements seems to be growing on a daily basis-- but we

trust the Lord to meet those needs with the right person at the right time.

(so pray that mom can survive til then maybe?)

Think that's it--

Once again-- THANK YOU for all of your prayers-- we wouldn't be surviving

without them-- I guarantee you that! We feel those prayers, and we feel your

concerns and well wishes and we are blessed.

Again-- feel free to pass on this update to whomever you feel is interested,

because I'm sure that I've missed people in the process.

Becky & Tom

**************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail,

Gmail, and Mail. Try it now.

(http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp & icid=aolcom40vanity & ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025)