December 10th

I was able to visit with the little man for a bit after work this evening. He is still plugging along. He has done fairly well with his bottle feeding. I discussed with the nurse the possibility of trying a nipple that might increase the flow of milk that he gets, thus reducing the work he has to do. She is going to try it during the second half of his feeds when he tends to tire out. He continues to grow well and was at 5 lb 1.1 oz (2298 grams) at his last weigh-in.

Missy is terribly fatigued in the last few days. I think that the disappointment of Noah's not coming home is wearing on her significantly. She also gets down every time someone asks her how he is doing and she has to report that he's "still" trying to take all of his feeds by mouth. Ultimately, the little guy isn't supposed to be out of the womb for another couple of weeks, so it's okay that he "still" has some things to work on. It's hard for mommys to be objective about those sorts of things sometimes. That's okay too.

We are all soon to sit down to a warm bowl of chili, so I will cut this entry short. I pray that everyone that continues to read about Noah is doing well. Thanks for remembering our family and continuing to petition the Lord on our behalf.

Thanks for checking on Noah and Missy today.

Please pray for the following:
Ebrahim's walk with the Lord and his marriage
Noah, and his big sister Anna, that they would come to know the Lord at a young age
God's continued working in the lives of our friends and family
My mom for continued comforting and encouragement after her surgery
Opportunities to be salt and light to others

Please thank God for (at least) the following:
His love, grace, faithfulness, and provision
His strengthening of our family
His working in the lives of all those who have played such an important part in Noah's life already: those who have and continue to pray for him
My mom's recovery of her eyesight

"The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail."
Isaiah 58:11