Sunday, December 21, 2008

Wow! Great Progress

"The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life." Job 33:4

From Alex: Noe had a great Sunday! God was busy waking her up and encouraging her to breathe on her own! Miraculously today, the attending physician stated that she was strong enough to be taken off the ventilator. She is alert, breathing on her own, and even watched some of the 49er game with me! Based on her progress, I will speak with the physician team tomorrow to assess the next steps. Thanks again for your continued prayers and well wishes!

"..but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Joshua 24:15

13 comments:

Shannon Peebles said...

Guys,
That is the best news. Stay strong and remember that God is there every step of the way.
Give your kids a hug or us.
Shannon

Anonymous said...

Wonderful news!! The Lord is hearing our prayers! Keep working hard to get better Noe so you can be back with all your friends and family.

The Ortega family
Tammy, Dave, Nate and Madi

Anonymous said...

Hello Noe,
How about that breathing without the vent? Isn’t that grand? You are getting stronger! Woohoo! Hooray!
Good girl Noe. All those hours of one foot after the other are carrying you along, closer to recovery. Even when the way is obscured by fog, this road is leading you towards your recovery. Trust, patience, and continued perseverance, will keep summoning that strength for this long journey. I am pulling for you, and cheering for you, and am so pleased to hear you are doing better. You are amazing and strong and you have so many people to help you along the way. Listen to Bach, watch some thrilling daytime TV ;-), and always know that you are loved, dearest Noe. May this day see more progress and renewal. Hope to see you soon.
Val
ps Alex Talk with Barbara M - she's a fantastic resource and is happy to share her professional knowledge. Let me know if you have trouble getting ahold of her (She's expecting your call). Hang in there! You are amazingly strong but remember to take care of yourself too!

Anonymous said...

So glad to wake up to this wonderful news!!! I love it, you have made my day.
Emily

Katy said...

Hi All - I am so thankful for this website so that we can all be on faithful "Noe-watch". Even during the most hectic days, I check the site several times for updates and to read the inspiring comments. Family - you are so loved! I'm sure it helps to know that we will all be there for support when Noe can finally come home from the hospital. We miss you Noe!

Love Katy

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh! That is so great! The first thing I do in the morning is check this blog. I am so thankful that so many people have been praying for you. God is hearing our prayers. I really can't wait till you come home so I can visit with you Noe! Enjoy today and your time with each other.
love, mary

the pardo family said...

Hurray! Keeping going........This is such great news to start off the morning. Thinking of you all.
Jennell

Anonymous said...

Yeah Noe! I was so thankful when Alex called me last night with the GREAT news that you are breathing on your own. Your lungs are strong and so are you! Keep fighting... the harder you fight... the sooner you will be able to come home and I am so excited for that day. I hope to see you soon, Noe. Thanks for the update, Alex! You made my night! Tiff

Anonymous said...

Alex-So wonderful to hear the great news! We so know how challenging it can be watching our Andrew recovering from his brain infection. Baby steps one step at a time! The Lord is good and he is faithful. We are standing with you in prayer believing God for a full recovery for Noe! He is able! We will continue to pray for Gods strength and peace for you all daily!
Love-Gayle and Debbie Edmondson

Anonymous said...

Noe,

Every morning when I get up, the first thing I do is check your blog to see how you are doing, and today without exception has been the best news yet!!! Your speedy recovery would be the best christmas gift ever.....

Michelle S.

Lum Ohana said...

Hoʻomaikaʻi!
Auwe!I got chicken skin! Just got back from sking and snow playing and what GREAT news to come back to. Man oh man some kind of terriffic stuff is being brought to you by none other than the Almighty one. It's just great to know that God is responding to our prayers. He is great and he is good!
Okay so today we will begin praying for tomorrow and ask the Lord to see this journey to the end. Noe...just hang in there and keep on breathing! And Alex you can breathe too.
BTW.....good to see there's a brother and sister in Christ that also loves the 49ers. I think the game perhaps might have gotten a little stressful at the end for Noe. Maybe by then she might of went Moemoe.
Okay you guys....chin up and remember that God is watching.

IMUA!

Malama Pono,
Marvin, Barbara & Da Girls

"We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ." lThessalonians 1:2-3

Lyn said...

Hi Noe and Alex,
What great news! My guess is that you tuned into the last two minutes of the Niners game and some of that positive energy was channeled into the offensive. Mike Singletary should be thanking you! I love watching football with you both! Lyn

Anonymous said...

yeah Noe! Thought I'd check b4 bed, Hope today was as wonderful as sunday,Our prayers are being answered! Lance saw Noah at church yesterday, I guess they dressed someone as santa claus!
love you and see you soon!
carol & family