Baby Jonah is struggling more each day - he stops breathing, but then starts up again. It is hard to watch him struggle. His is a strong, valiant spirit - that much is very apparent. We feel so blessed that Phoebe, Eliza, and Hannah are here and have been able to hold him and be with him and all of us. Harry and all of his siblings have been able to be here together - which feels right and good.
Aunt Mary and Aunt Donna came out Saturday to help. Many family members and friends are helping in so many ways - and it is a comfort and a blessing.
Eliza was the first to arrive. Hannah came last night. Phoebe came this morning - but I haven't remembered to take a photo!! Jonah receives hospice care, and we cannot say enough good about these wonderful people. I haven't remembered to take a photo of them, but I won't ever forget their loving, watchful care.
Here's the birthDAY celebration for Day 8. A big thank you to Karla Marshall for the pineapple upside down cake!
Baby Lars came with Eliza, of course, and he's been a real trouper.
I have been teaching the Gospel Doctrine class for Harry - and lest you think that's a burden, let me tell you that it has been an opportunity to reflect and feel strengthened. Today's lesson referred to Elder Nelson's talk from April General Conference. This quote brought a feeling of peace to me:
". . .We live to die, and we die to live again. From an eternal perspective, the only death that is truly premature is the death of one who is not prepared to meet God."
Many thanks again for your love and concern, shown in so many ways.
4 comments:
Thanks so much for the update. I did put Jonah's name on the Jordan River Temple last Friday. It is wonderful to be a part of such a great showing of the tender mercies of the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you especially Harry and Dawn's other children. I am so glad that everyone in your family has been able to come and be with each other. May the Lord watch over you and bless you.
Thank you for the update. It was so nice to see Eliza and meet Lars when we picked them up at the airport. My prayers and thoughts continue to be with baby Jonah and your family.
Thank you again for the up date for those of us who are far away. Harry, Dawn, family and all the loved ones who come and care are blessed to share Jonah. Each morning I hurry and turn on the computer to see how Jonah is doing(something I normally never do). All of you are in our prayers and names in the Temple.
It's amazing to see the will power in these little spirits. Thanks for keeping everyone one updated. It's neat that your family was able to get together and support Harry and Dawn. We love and miss everyone.
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