Hebrews 11:1 says that "faith is the assurance of things hoped for, with the conviction of things not seen." What we have hoped and prayed for with conviction and certainty came true today at about 6:15 p.m. God is great!
Zander came through surgery like a champ. More importantly, Dr. Kelley was able to connect the esophagus to the stomach, yet another miracle in our lives. Over the teeth and through the gums, watch out stomach here it comes. We are utterly amazed how sufficient the grace of God is in our lives and the life of our young son. For the next 10 days Dr. Kelley said we are going to sit on our hands and let Zander's esophagus heal. There is a moderate amount of tension on his esophagus from stretching it together and we pray that the tension quickly dissipates. The doctors and nurses will be monitoring the connection site and any possible infection. There is also a tube going through Zander's nose and through the esophagus that will keep the esophagus open and allow antibiotics to be applied to connection site.
We are exhausted, overjoyed and simply amazed at what God has done for us and Zander. In three short weeks, Zander has endured three surgeries and countless tubes have been placed in him, yet God continues to place him in th palm of his hand and show us that He and He alone is still in the business of miracles.
I truly am at a loss for words tonight....I can cannot express the valleys and peaks that Christie and I have experienced over the past 10 hours. The prayers and comments of all have worked, continue to work and prove that prayer works. I can truly attest that you do not know how sufficient the grace of God is until it is all you have.
with love to all..........sweet dreams Houston, Jackson and Zander...We love you and are truly amazed at the strength God has given each of you.
Clancy
11 comments:
Christie and Clancy,
What wonderful news to hear tonight! You all continue to be in our prayers and thoughts. The choir sang a song a few weeks ago that brought you to my mind ("Jesus, What a Savior"). Here are a few of the words:
"Little children can know that His gentle arms will hold them. He can heal what has been broken--take the pain and fill them with hope."
We love you all!
The Zieglers
We are so glad that the surgery went well. You all need to get some rest while the ZMan rests and heals. Prayers for "tension dissipating" for all of you continue from Cincinnati. Thanks again, Clancy, for keeping up the blog even when you are as tired as you sound...it really helps those of us who wish we could be there with you.
Much love,
Aunt Heidi and family
God is great!! We will continue to pray for all of you. Try to get some rest for when that wonderful boy is home with you.
Love,
Roy and Lisa Thayer
C and C,
Thank you for taking the time
to share with all of us this
MOST WONDERFUL news! Hoping
*all* of the Coverts will rest
well tonight!
Love,
Mo
Hey, guys just wanted you to know how much this page has meant to us. During times like these sometimes you wonder when to call, not wanting to be a bother but supportive. Thank you all so much for thinking of all of us who are grasping for informations and updates and not wanting to take your time and attention away from your EXTREMELY HANDSOME boys both BIG & small.
We love you and as you know our prayers and hearts are there with you.
With All Our Love & Prayers
God Bless(cause He is so GREAT @ all he creates.)
Eddie, Rhonda, Grandall, Rance, & RL
Hey, guys just wanted you to know how much this page has meant to us. During times like these sometimes you wonder when to call, not wanting to be a bother but supportive. Thank you all so much for thinking of all of us who are grasping for informations and updates and not wanting to take your time and attention away from your EXTREMELY HANDSOME boys both BIG & small.
We love you and as you know our prayers and hearts are there with you.
With All Our Love & Prayers
God Bless(cause He is so GREAT @ all he creates.)
Eddie, Rhonda, Grandall, Rance, & RL
The Lord is GOOD! What wonderful news and what an amazing little boy! I will continue to pray for healing and strength for each of you. Take care and let me know if you need anything.
Love you all!
Becky
We are so excited about such wonderful news!! God is faithful and has awesome things in store for your family!
We love you and continiue to walk through this time with you.
Tom & Machelle
Anna & Abby
I am so happy to hear more good news about Zander. I went to bed last night before the blog was updated, and I could hardly wait to find out how Zander was doing.
I hope you guys are able to get some real rest soon. Bless your hearts.
God is good!
Janet Tilley
Hall & Associates
Oh we of little faith! I am so amazed at out awesome God! What a blessing!! We love you!! Robbin and the boys
When you called yesterday to tell me things were attached , I just started praising God and I went to church and coninued thru tears of joy the whole time. Oh God is so awesome, so great,and he is truly ALL MIGHTY! Praise God!
I love you Guys very much!
Ok I know im not but anyway.
Aunt Christy
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