Hey everyone! So sorry I haven't blogged but it's been a lot more like home over in the Carter Wing. Brandon and I are always so tired. I had to drive Micaiah home today and had a hard time keeping myself awake. We've been doing all the care for Caleb but the nurses and doctors and so much other professionals keep poppping in. And it seems that they always do that when we are trying to get rest. One of the resident doctors came and talked to me at 530 in the morning and I have no idea what that conversation was! But we better get used to not sleeping. With Caleb and Micaiah at home it will be a big task.
Caleb has been making little improvements. His eyes open (a little) when he's up and he let's us know when he doesn't like something that's going on. He can definitely hear us too...Brandon says that he tried to kiss him because he kissed him and told Caleb to kiss him and Caleb lifted his bottom lip. Brandon also said that he kinda gave him a smile too. I haven't seen that but I was glad to hear it and I pray that he will do it more and more as the days pass.
Caleb's got a wheelchair now. It's only a loaner right now but he got to go for a walk in it today. How fun! They have also lowered his medications more so that is probably why we are seeing more actions now. Hopefully home is not too far. We've got to get all the paperwork done and everything in order to go home and we're off! But who knows how long that will take. It could take up to two more weeks!
Caleb's school will be having a special offering at chapel this friday which they will donate for his expenses. Thank you Kaimuki Christian! You have been so supportive and we are so grateful for such a wonderful school family!
Everything is now becoming a reality now. Before it was all just a bad dream and it was so hard to feel that this was all real. But it's been awhile now and I finally have been able to see that this is real...Not having his voice being heard is such an emptiness in my heart. I miss talking to him soooo much! I miss everything about him! His hugs and kisses and "i love you's." I miss him more than you can imagine. Brandon misses him a lot too...we're always telling stories about him and it just makes us laugh and smile and sometimes cry.
But through all this rain there is sunshine! We know that he will be okay. One of the wonderful ladies in my Women's Bible Study group told me last night that Caleb is okay because God is with him. It's US that aren't okay. How true is that?! That is comfort for my soul. Also...Branodn's mom called a prayer line the other night on tv and told the man Caleb's story and they immediately started praying together and during that time the voice at the other end of the line asked her, "do you believe in miracles?" and she said yes. He told her that God had revealed to him that Caleb WILL be restored to his 100% self one day but we must remember to keep praying constantly. We must pray for him every chance that we get. And when we are with him we must lay hands on him and pray! We all have seen the power of prayer over and over again! So we believe that prayer is powerful!!! Please everyone: pray and pray everyday! Every chance you get please pray for Caleb until God restores him fully to us! Glorify Him everyday for the miracles that we have seen and the ones we have yet to see! Pray until you are "prayed out" and don't know what else to say! God know our hearts! Glorify Him and praise Him! Thank you and God Bless!
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hey you guys!!!!!!
im so glad i got to see you guys the other night!! Kamakana is so blessed with so many "family" around him!!! i am truly amazed how God could create such miracles.. they do happen... all in His hands.. awesome!!
miss you guys we will be back..
love you all
the pascuas!!
heres a little story i want to share with you kehau...
>>
>>No matter how religious you may or may not be,
>>this can give you chills.
>>
>>Phil. 4:13 states:
>>"I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me."
>>
>>Here's the story:
>>A young man who had been raised as an atheist was training
>>to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came
>>from his outspoken Christian friend.
>>
>>The young diver never really paid much attention to his friend's
>>sermons, but he heard them often.
>>
>>One night the diver went to the indoor pool at the college he
>>attended. The lights were all off, but as the pool had big skylights
>>and the moon was bright, there was plenty of light to practice by.
>>
>>The young man climbed up to the highest diving board and as he turned
>>his back to the pool on the edge of the board and extended his arms
>>out, he saw his shadow on the wall. The shadow of his body, was in
the
>>shape of a cross.
>>
>>The man felt a strange feeling, like someone was speaking to him.
>>Instead of diving, he knelt down and finally asked God to come into
>>his life.
>>
>>As the young man stood, a maintenance man walked in and turned the
>>lights on. The pool had been drained for repairs.
>>
>>Remember this story and send it to a friend.
>>Yes, I do Love Jesus. He is my source of existence and Savior. He
>>keeps me functioning each and everyday. "Without Him, I will be
>>nothing. Without him, I am nothing but with Him I can do all things
>>through Christ that strengthens me." Phil 4:13.
Hi! This is the first time that I have read your postings but have heard what happened with Caleb previously. When I first heard about the accident, I couldn't imagine having to go through that. I am so sorry that you and your family are going through this difficult time. Our Lord will carry you, your family, and Caleb through this. He will give you strength and He will and can perform miracles. I love our God but it has taken me a long time to realize that God does have a plan for each one of us and that He does not give us more than we can handle. He has an enormous amount of faith in you so continue to believe that He will take care of Caleb. Look at how much Caleb has improved! He is a miracle already and he will continue to recover. I have explained to both my children what happened and we pray for Caleb and everyone nightly. My son will be participating in the special offering at Chapel tomorrow. It's a small offering but hope it will help. May God continue to work his blessings on Caleb and his family.
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