Big Brother Aaron with another post. Tuyet and I got back into town on Monday night. It was so nice to see my brother the night we walked in. He actually started crying- with tears of joy. It really warmed our hearts. The bad part was that he was really excited about us being back and he had a hard time going to sleep with us there. We ended up leaving about 2:30 AM so he could get some rest.
Yesterday the lack of sleep had him a little grumpy and tired all day. Things still went well though. During his physical therapy Myles was throwing a football to me and the physical therapy coordinators. We got it on digital so we will upload it to the blog before we leave. We want to get a little more video of him first though.
Since I have been gone a few days being back in Idaho it has allowed me to really see the progression of his burns. Even though they are not our most critical worry right now with the other complications they are still really important. For the most part he is looking great. His stomach and chest look awesome and his hands do too. He still needs a lot of healing on his back, arms, butt, legs and hands but we are hoping those will pick up soon. With him getting up for the four hours of physical therapy these should speed up as he will not be in bed as much.
Yesterday I also got to watch him eat his dinner almost all by himself. We had to fatten the fork so he could grip it better but he was stabbing away and forking his chicken cordon bleu and green beans into his mouth "successfully!" (inside joke with Myles).
Mom is still here and is having the difficult task of getting everything in order for the weeks to come. Myles will not be in ICU forever and as some of you may know hospitals, care ownership, and the like are difficult things to organize especially since Myles is not only dealing with the burns but also with his hemophilia, blod clots, etc. She joined Myles, Tuyet and mylself last night for a quick game of Disney "Scene It". Needless to say Myles thuroughly kicked our butts.
We are all trying our hardest to keep him in good spirits which is difficult as each day is a challenge like I have never faced before. Thank you all for the cards, support, CANDY, and prayers- they all make a difference.
Time to get back to the hospital.
God bless,
Aaron
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God Loves to Surprise Us
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
“People receive God’s promises by having faith. This happens so the promise can be a free gift.” Romans 4:16
Our problem is not so much that God doesn’t give us what we hope for as it is that we don’t know the right thing for which to hope. (You may want to read that sentence again.)
Hope is not what you expect; it is what you would never dream. It is a wild, improbable tale with a pinch-me-I’m-dreaming ending. It’s Abraham adjusting his bifocals so he can see not his grandson, but his son. It’s Moses standing in the promised land not with Aaron or Miriam at his side, but with Elijah and the transfigured Christ…
Hope is not a granted wish or a favor performed; no, it is far greater than that. It is a zany, unpredictable dependence on a God who loves to surprise us out of our socks and be there in the flesh to see our reaction.
Sherry, Aaron, And Myles . . .and all!
Sounds like great progress. Keep it up. I know it is a hard journey for ALL of you. Please know that we (through our thoughts and prayers) support all of you. Let us know if we can do more. Much love!
Kate, Dwayne, Scott and Kaitlin
Aaron,
Thank you for those great words. Again, Trust in the Lord. He is a miracle worker. Have Faith, it is something you can't see or feel but you will know it when it happens.
Myles,
Brian and Marie gave me the Disney "Seen It" also for my birthday. Yes, for me, I love to play games with the kids. You and I will have to play together because I kick their butts when I play. Just so you know, I don't like to loose.
Sherry,
Look for the good in things. Myles is getting better :). You need to sleep because the doctors are getting Myles well and when he is home you will be busy with his PT's.
Have a great day. I told you all in the blog from yesterday, This was going to be a GREAT DAY.
Love to you all,
Ceceli, Dave, Brian and Marie
Hey Guys!
Sounds like have big brother and sister around is a GREAT thing for the whole family. Im so thankful that you can be there!
Im totally stoked to hear that Myles is out of bed and making it happen! That just made my whole day. I hope that today continues to be great one for you and i will check in tonight.
Take care,
Kelle
Go Myles! It must have been kind of fun to play football again. Ged and Sadie are still here and miss you a lot! We will try to send you pictures. Hope your feeling better.
Always praying,
Bonnie:)
Hey Myles! It me Maddie. You might not remember me but o well. Any way, everyone is praying for you and I hope you get better soon.
Maddie :)
Hey Sherry and Little Myles,
Keep up the stength!! Our prayers are with you all EVERY day!!
Love,
Aunt Heather
Hay it cousin Deirdre!!
how is everyone??
i hope all is well. and ttly bet myles kicked your butt in "Disney sean it"
lol well anywho every one gives you all love ♥!!!
oh ya i have a special note for all of you!!!!
Sherry, you are a strong woman.
Aaron, you are a nice brother to stay with myles.
Myles, you are the greatest cousin!!
and i love you!!
with love Deirdre
Football -
As I remember you did quite well in our football unit last year. Do you remember the twins, right, post, go play? We had the slot back, just off the line of scrimmage, near the wide receiver on the right. The "post" route was running and cutting towards the goal post; and the "go" was continuing out just about as far as the quarterback could throw! Your spirit will keep you improving day by day. Keep tossing that football!
Mrs. Tustin
Football??
Well, ALRIGHT!!
That's good news. I was on the freeway this afternoon with my hands clasped together on the steering wheel praying the best I could with my eyes opened.
Hugs, kisses, prayers to you... Ganleys, Nguyen, Sogoian.
Hicks & Hicks.
Hey Myles,
Uncle Tom here. I just got off the phone with Uncle Ned-Ed, It is is birthdat todat, but anyho, I know you have never met him, but I think you will on your birthday. Ned-Ed lives in Washington and I told him Deirdre and I are going out for your birthday that he should do the same so I think you will see another of your many uncles that you have not met. So you keep up the good work and we wil be having one of the best birthday parties you have ever had.
Love ya, Uncle tom
Designed by God
Thursday, March 15, 2007
“If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies.”
I Peter 4:11 NKJV
God shaped you according to your purpose. How else can you explain yourself? Your ability to diagnose an engine problem by the noise it makes, to bake a cake without a recipe. You knew the Civil War better than your American history teacher. You know the name of every kid in the orphanage. How do you explain suck quirks of skill?
God. He knew young Israel would need a code, so he gave Moses a love for the law. He knew the doctrine of grace would need a fiery advocate, so he set Paul ablaze. And in your case, he knew what your generation would need and gave it. He designed you. And his design defines your destiny. Remember Peter’s admonition? “If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies.”
Myles, Sherry, and Aaron,
Hope all is well! Keep the updates coming.
You are LOVED
Kate, Dwayne, Scott and Kaitlin
Hello Myles,
I am so glad to hear that you have had a better day today! It seems when we can't go on anymore...we get this miraculous break! That seems to be the way it works. When you are at the bottom, you can only go up! Keep rising...you are awesome Myles...and so is your family!
Lots of Love,
Ms. Ballard
Goodmorning Sunshine,
There are three songs I sing in the morning to get Brian and Marie out of bed,
You are my Sunshine
Goodmorning Beautiful and
It's Time to Get Up....
Today it is raining outside in VA, therefore, It is you are My Sunshine. When I started to sing that song my first thought was you Myles. Thinking back at all your pictures you have a smile that can make the grey skys blue.
So, continue to smile and get better so that We can come out and see that smile in person.
Love to you all and hope to hear good news again today.
Cecelia, Dave, Brian and Marie
How Wide God’s Love
Friday, March 16, 2007
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son…”
John 3:16
As boldly as the center beam of the cross proclaims God’s holiness, the crossbeam desires his love. And, oh, how wide his love reaches.
Aren’t you glad the verse does not read:
“For God so loved the rich…”?
Or, “For God so loved the famous…”?
Or, “For God so loved the thin…”?
It doesn’t. Nor does it state, “For God so loved the Europeans or Africans…” “the sober or successful…” “the young or the old…”
No, when we read John 3:16, we simply (and happily) read, “For God so loved the world.”
How wide is God’s love? Wide enough for the whole world.
See . . .Myles! For God so Loved the World . . . all of us!
Have a good day!
Aunt K8
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