Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.

~Blessed Mother Teresa

Noah Update: Good News!

This was an email that was sent to my Mom-

Hi Sally,

Thank you so very much for praying for dear Noah. The Lord has most assuredly inclined His ear toward you and the others who've been praying, and has granted us our petition.

Noah is indeed home! He was discharged from the hospital on Monday. Imagine? A six hour major brain surgery on Thursday, home on Monday morning!! To God be all glory, honour and praise!!

He is doing amazingly well. Yesterday, I hear, he walked down to their barn and has been enjoying the WII Fit his brother bought as a physio tool. His swelling has reduced considerably and his healing has been taking place at a remarkable rate.

Please send the photos to me. I've already prepared 3 poster boards full of photos and comments, and am working on the fourth. The first three have already been delivered to their family. If you know of others who've been praying, please ask them to send along photos as well. Seeing the faces of the precious saints who've undertaken on their behalf has blessed them so very much.

Warmly,
Debbie


An update about Noah:

Thank-you for praying - please pass this around,

Sally H.


I received an email but it was a bit unclear about which day it was - I think the email went out Monday. Noah is walking in the hallways - only hooked up to a heart monitor and eating well. A final P.S. at the bottom of the email indicated that they had just heard from Steven (Noah's Dad) and Noah is going home - from what I can gather that would be maybe Monday or Tuesday. I'm really not sure exactly. Praise God! Thank-you for all of your prayers. This very serious surgery was just last Thursday. I know he has a lot of healing left to do but what a wonderful blessing if he can continue healing at home. Their home is not near the hospital so this will be another blessing for them. If you are able, "Debbie Y" is collecting photos and notes from people who would like to bless Noah in this way. Noah and his family has asked that they would like to see who the prayer "warriors" have been that have been praying. Joanna-Lynn (Noah's Mom) said that their family would like to pray for you too!! Debbie's email is: pauldeb@xplornet.com

P.S. I have since received word from Debbie and she has kindly updated me and sent along pictures of Noah as well.

Sally

All Things Bright and Beautiful

All things bright and beautiful,

All creatures great and small,

All things wise and wonderful,

The Lord God made them all.


Each little flower that opens,


Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings.


The purple-headed mountain,


The river running by,



The sunset


and the morning,that brightens up the sky.


The cold wind in the winter,

The pleasant summer sun,

The ripe fruits in the garden, He made them every one.

He gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell,

How great is God Almighty,

Who has made all things well.

~Cecil Frances Alexander

Update On Noah

Thank-you for your prayers. I will send more updates as they become available.

Sally H.

Here is a quick update on 16 year old Noah. Thank-you for your prayers and for spreading this need around so others could pray too.

Noah is doing well for the delicate surgery he had. The surgery ended up being almost 8 hours which was longer than they anticipated but the doctors were able to do everything they wanted which going into the surgery they were uncertain about. They were able to deal with the veins and knew going in would be removing part of his brain. They were also able to remove the aneurysm. The surgery was Thursday morning and they had him stand and speak on Friday morning (very briefly). He appears to be doing well. He has been given lots of medication to keep him quiet so he is able to keep healing. He seems to be remembering and the doctors are optimistic. He had a small seizure which they are hoping is from the shock to the body from this surgery or from the medication which was first given to him on Thursday night. Please continue to pray for him and his family and that there would be no more seizures. Noah's family is very grateful for the prayers of God's people. We will give updates when possible.

Happy Mother Day Mommy!

Mother's Day

The kindest face I'll ever see,

The kindest voice I'll ever hear.

The one who cares the most for me

Is my own mother dear.

All through the year I'll try to do

The things that show My love for you.

And not be happy just to say,

"I love you Mother," on Mother's Day.

~ Author Unknown

Friday Funnies

So there I was . . . just relaxing in front of the T..V. when the kids yelled, "Hey Grandpa, come see the kittens. "

Please Pray

This request went out from my Mom this morning....

Hello everyone,

A family we know that lives in the Lanark, Ontario area their son is having a very serious surgery today. Two days before Christmas 2009 he almost died when they found out he had serious complications(since birth) that this surgery today is dealing with. He is a wonderful young man with eight siblings.

Please pass this around. This was sent out last night by our local homeschool group.

Sally H.

Subject: 16 Year Old Noah's Brain Surgery Is Tomorrow.

Tomorrow is Noah's brain surgery, so I'm coming to remind you of his tremendous need of prayer.

The surgery is extremely risky. There is so much at stake...his life, his ability to reason, to speak, to walk, his terrific personality... The surgeons have to go very deep into his brain to deal with the two jumbled masses of veins, as well as an aneurysm. The surgeon has told Noah's parents that he's not a "cowboy", indicating that he will do all he can, but won't do more than he's able, which could possibly mean some of the problems may not be able to be addressed - although he'll do his best.

Noah has given all of his worldly goods to his siblings. Please pray that there'll be a need to return them to him.

He must be at the hospital in Ottawa tomorrow at 6:30, with surgery beginning around 8:30.

Their best guess is that it will take about 4-5 hours. I'll update you all as I'm able. And thanks so much for taking Noah's needs before the Lord our God.

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.

~Leo Buscaglia

Our Weekend

We had a very busy weekend past! Scott had his final OYO Concert on Sunday (Ottawa Youth Orchestra). He has been there the last year but with going to University this fall he will be in the University Orchestra.

Mom went on a silent retreat with a good friend over the weekend. Mom's time there was a real blessing for her. She had some wonderful times to just sit and have some quiet prayer time.

Dad and us three kids watched a good movie on Saturday night. All you history people out there would really enjoy it!! I thought it was a nice story and really enjoyed it myself. Dad did say the best part of the film was seeing Clark Gable being put over the side at sea after he passed away (most of the film was at sea) but then Dad is not a huge CG fan! It is at the A. library if any of you are interested in seeing it.

Daddy also helped get my ATV in great working order on Saturday...that was exciting!! It felt great to be driving about in it again.

We have got alot of rain over the past few days so everything is greening up beautifully! All our perennials in the flower garden are coming up nicely. I am going to start planning the vegetable garden out this week with Mom. We were given some garlic to try planting last fall. They are coming up great Mrs. L!

Have a great week everyone.

-Erin

Our Little Man...

Ralph and I had a little "photo shoot" the other day and I wanted to share some of the outcome with you.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Love,

Ralph