Our precious boy went on to his eternal home to crawl into Jesus' lap this morning. There are truly no words to describe how much we miss him already! I am lost without him and have no idea what to do with myself. This house is not the same without him! There are just no words...
Caleb fought as long and as hard as he could. He probably lasted longer then Drs. expected after an infection like this takes over a little body. They did a great job figuring out what it was and getting him the meds he needed to fight the infection, but the damage was already done to his vital organs. His heart couldn't handle the dialysis and other interventions he needed.
We thank you all so very much for the encouragement these last couple weeks. They kept us going during a very rough road.
John & Joanna
John and Joanna, I will be praying for you. If there's anything I can do in the weeks to come, please don't hesitate to call... a walk, a phone call, a hug, someone to talk about memories, praying together, crying...Jesus loves your family and is walking through this valley with you. <3
ReplyDeleteJohn and Johanna -- there are no words. I can't even start to imagine what you must be going through right now, but my heart does break for you. We prayed for you at Pray Purcellville this morning, that the lord would heal your pain and lift the grief, knowing that your precious Caleb is now safe and healthy in the arms of Jesus. To that I add my own prayer that the Lord would hold you close and comfort you as only He can do. (((HUGS))) Sandy
ReplyDeleteJohn and Johanna, we haven't met but we have several mutual friends. My daughter Katie died 10 years ago, just 11 days before her 4th birthday, from a very sudden Group A strep infection. She had the flu and the bacteria entered her compromised lungs, but it was her heart that ultimately gave out. She died within just 12 hours of us knowing something was terribly wrong. That was the day, though, of both Katie's and my salvation in the Lord. I know where she is and I know that I will be with her again. Aside from my own salvation, that knowledge is the greatest gift the Lord has ever given me, as a bereaved parent. Trust that God will uphold you and bring you up and through the grief you have today, even though it may be very hard to imagine right now. You will not grieve as the world grieves, because you have hope in the Lord--hope of seeing Caleb again and hope of brighter days ahead even on this earth. Caleb was healed yesterday--trust that God's plan includes healing for your family too. Your lives, and your family, have been forever changed, but God WILL work all things together for good, for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. I have seen it happen in my own family over the past 10 years....My prayers are with you. Lori Galloway
ReplyDeleteDear John and Joanna ~
ReplyDeleteMy husband is the new pastor at LGBC. We have been joining Alex & Marilyn in prayer so many times for you and your family - and specifically for Caleb - during this journey. Our hearts are breaking now; yet we're thankful that we do not grieve without Hope. We're so thankful that you know this Hope personally & that Caleb is in the presence of the Resurrection & the Life right now. Through all of the pain that the next days, weeks, months . . . will bring to you, know that we are here for you and will continue to lift you to the Throne of all-sufficient grace & peace & comfort. Though I've never met you, we love you all dearly.
I hope you don't mind, but I shared about Caleb on our blog the other day. (I also posted 2 pics, but I gave you credit & shared a link to your blog; I should have asked, but I didn't want you to worry with responding at the moment. I thought you wouldn't mind sharing his precious face with whomever may visit our site. I know that some will want to hear an update, so I will share again, if that's okay.
Here's the link:
http://ourvapor.wordpress.com/2011/09/14/praying-for-caleb/
Know that you are loved.