In several posts, I have mentioned our friends the Palmbergs (Erik, Susan, Gabriel and their lovely new daughter Liana). Tonight their daughter went to the hospital (after visiting the Western doctor used by Holt) and is being considered for surgery for an infection. She was released tonight with strong antibiotics, with the understanding that if she does not get better (fever breaks and infection breaks up) she will be be admitted, undergo surgery and have to stay in the hospital (after surgery) for three to five days before returning to the United States. Please pray that her health improves and that the Lord reaches down and heals her little body. She is such an amazing girl and has been blessed with a phenomenal family. I know the Lord has a blessing in store for them and I know that there is power in prayer. Please offer your prayers up for a speedy healing!!!
Today we visited the Safari Park in Guangzhou. It was amazing!!! We spent six hours walking through the zoo and didn't cover all of the animals- it's THAT large. We enjoyed getting to see the twelve pandas the park has, giraffes, tigers, flamingos, elephants, etc. Jesiah had the opportunity to feed the giraffes and the elephants. So cool. This park definitely beats any other park I've been too. It's the largest park in Asia.
Jesiah, for the first time, called me "mama" today. My heart sang. He also pointed to himself and said "Jesiah". He is learning so much and adapting so quickly. He really is such an inspiration, although I know I always say that. I don't think I would adapt to ever changing surroundings as well as he has. Jesiah is truly an instrument in God's hands that has, and will continue to forever change our family. I'm so excited to bring him home so he can smile for you in person!!!! It's starting to feel as though we have had Jesiah for much longer than week; it's starting to feel more natural to wake up with him as our son. Such an amazing feeling! Praise God!
Jesiah is obsessed with the pandas (pictured in the far background).
He was getting mad that he was having to pose for pictures in the opposite direction of the pandas.
He was amazed by the giraffes.
The remnants of the leaves Jesiah fed to the giraffe. He liked his hand and it scared him :).
Conked out after a long day!
He woke up enough to help us push the stoller to the exit!
We'll be praying for Liana. Jesiah is such a cutie! Looks like you had an amazing time at the zoo! Can't wait to meet him! -- Glenda
ReplyDeleteWill be praying for that family as well--bless this family Lord with a quick healing and a testimony to glorify you during this holiday season to all who are in China and could be impacted by this. And . . . that souls will be saved!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I believe in miracles and that's what we will be praying here for ... what a precious little girl! We'll look forward to hearing the testimony! I know you already know this but I'm SO disappointed that we can't be there to welcome you off of that plane Friday. :o( :o( :o( sad face sad face sad face... What a journey and adventure! I can't wait to come visit (SOON!) and meet the newest member of your family. How are K and E holding up?! Hang in there a little longer friend. Love to you!!! - Deborah
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