This is one credible story in the making, no matter what happens from this point on. Its Monday night here in Kijabe and today was one awesome day for baby Solomon. His little body (all of about 5-6 lbs) endured and survived today's 4 hour surgery. The next 2-3 days for him are still critical. He's not 'out of the woods' yet and he's most probably here for many weeks to come.
But its important to stop and reflect on the incrediable things that happened today, ones that I call "God moments". Let me list a few.....
-though we didn't want to come days before we knew surgery could be scheduled, God knew differently.
He knew Solomon's body needed to gain some strength with healing of the skin in/around his abdomen area to improve chances to survive surgery....which did happen in a way that even surprised the dr when he first saw Solomon early this morning.
-the father and I had tender moments of prayer and scripture reading while waiting outside the doors leading into the surgery 'theatre' area. Watching the Lord calm the father through the scripture were moments I will always remember
-we were outside surgery the entire 4 hours, watching the 'parade' of patients going and coming. When a gurney rushed by with a baby totally covered, the father instantly knew it was Solomon in a way that only a father (or mother) can...and was encouraged by the speed of movement that baby Solomon must be alive....with a sigh and a smile that was totally a God moment at a time when 'worry' had started to settle in.
-we are blessed with finding one of the best pediatric surgeons in the world, who is humble, God-loving man. As he told the father in his 'post-op' report, he is simply using the gifts and skills God gave him to bring glory and honor to the heavenly Father. Watching his abilities to clearly, simply communicate a very complicated series of procedures on the operating table while deflecting all the praises to our Lord was another God moment. Not your usual surgeon's demeanor!
-meeting the surgeon's wife as I was walking from hospital to guest house and learning the dr. spent the last couple days praying, communicating with colleagues around the world and further reading/studying as he prepared for today's procedure...marks of a humble man for sure.
-as I entered the maternity ward early this morning hearing the sweet sound of hymns coming from the nurse station during what I assume was their normal daily or weekly staff meeting...confirming the Holy Spirit was alive and well among us.
-witnessing the power of the Holy Spirit comforting the father and mother throughout the day.
-tonight, as we left the hospital we got report that Solomon had no bleeding and abnormal drainage since surgery. After an exhausting day for the father, that unsolicated report from the nursery attendent was yet another comforting moment.
Thank you for your petitions and prayers for baby Solomon. He still has mountains to climb in his journey to live, but today was one monumental step that we give thanks and praise to our very loving Lord.
Goodnight from Kijabe
Paul - Your strength and love for people is a testament to the amazing power of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. Faith in Christ alone. And doing justice, not simply talking about it:
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and what does the Lord require of you but to
do justice and to love kindness, and to
walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8 NRSV
Blessings Paul