Late Night Update

I’m home from the hospital.  
I got home just about dark 
so I was able to snuggle with the 
little guys for a bit, tuck them in and pray with them. 
As I got out of the car the kids came running.
Elizabeth: “Mommy, did Karl open his eyes?”
Jubilee: “What’s wrong mom?  What’s wrong? You sad mom?” 
 {I had cried most of the way home and she could tell.}
Isaiah:  “Is Karl awake?”
Elijah:  “Are you going to tuck me in?” 
In a little while, Elijah had headed up to bed and 
was kind of taunting me to come tuck him in.  
I do love chasing him up the stairs, but he was not used to me running full speed across the loft upstairs.  {Heck, I’m not used to running full speed across there either – haha!}
But I decided to give my littlest treasure {at home} 
a run for his money.
I took off like lightening {or at least as much like lightening as a 52 year old can run}….his eyes about popped out of his head and he ran laughing and giggling out of control and then fell on the floor from laughing so crazily.
Good stress relief for both of us, no doubt. 
There is a quick little update from the hospital tonight.
They did the breathing-on-his-own test again today.
When I left the hospital, Karl had been breathing on his 
own for a full NINE hours.
I just texted Autumn.
She said, “They are leaving him breathing on his 
own as long as he does not get agitated and his numbers remain stable….through the night.”  
That’s amazing!!
Now we just need to pray that he will be able to continue to relax and that his numbers will all remain stable. 
Thank you guys!!
I am CONVINCED that this would not be happening without the prayers of all of you…because God’s word says

“The effective, 


fervent prayer 

of a righteous man {or woman} 
accomplishes much!!”

James 5:16
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PS
Thank you to all who have signed up 
for a slot on the Prayer Vigil today.
You can join in by clicking on Autumn and Karl’s
 picture at the top of the 
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10 thoughts on “Late Night Update

  1. Praise Him, Praise Him, Praise Him!!!!!!! thank you Jesus!!!!! tears of joy and bent knees for karl, ruby grace, her new surprise big sister in Uganda and your family. May our Father of Mercy continue to keep you all! much love

  2. What a sweet and happy update! Would have loved to have seen Elijah's face filled with such happiness playing w/his momma!

    Such good progress on Karl! Thanking the Lord for His faithfulness and timing. Will continue to pray and praise Him for the miracles and blessings He is giving.

    Thank you for the updates…praying extra strength for you!

  3. Wonderful news! Thanking God for getting Karl this far and continuing to pray for his healing. Also, keeping the family and Autumn in prayer. My heart still goes out to Autumn.

  4. I returned from a computer free vacation to read your updates. My how things change in a week. When life deals an unexpected card I just lean on HIM WHO IS and trust that nothing takes Him by surprise. Covering all in prayers dear friend.

  5. My ex husband was in a car accident and had a head injury. Prayer does work, he was in a coma for a month, and when he woke up he had to learn to walk again. He is on SSI for the rest of his life because he can't work anymore, but he is truly a miracle from God.

    I will continue to pray for Karl.

    Gwen in Pensacola FL

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