Low Point ~ An Update

We are at a low point with Austin on 

his journey with Crohn's Disease and Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

Very low.  It's actually been frightening to watch him struggle.

His weight got to the lowest ever two weeks ago.
We continue to pray and seek the LORD at every turn.

There have been many bends in this road.
Humanly speaking, we are weary.  Very weary.

But, God's grace is sufficient in the midst of it all.

When Austin's weight reached its lowest point,
we took him to emergency expecting to admit him,
but, they felt he was well enough to go home with us.
We took him home and continued with the course
of treatment we were on.  We continued to pray.
In the last two weeks he has gained four pounds.
He is still far below his ideal weight,
but, we are grateful for any additional pounds.

We praise the LORD for His mercies!

Yesterday, Howie and Austin went up to

Children's Hospital to meet with the heart failure specialist.

The purpose of the meeting was to establish which

of the medicines could be eliminated or reduced.

He has been on four.  A cocktail.

It would appear that they may be interfering with

his progress on the Crohn's front.

The meeting was productive.

However, the doctor informed both Howie and Austin

that they are experimenting with our son.

They do not really know what will work for him

and what won't.  Trial and error. 

He admitted that Austin's case is a challenging one.

This confirms to us how imperative it is

that we are actively involved in the decision making process.

For that, we need much wisdom and strength.

Our gracious LORD promises to give it. 
Step by step.  Day by day.  Moment by moment.

Throughout this most recent struggle,

we have been encouraged by the following verse ~

“…neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.” 

~ 2 Chronicles 20:12 ~

He has been Faithful.  He continues to lead us so gently along.

How wonderful it is to rest in the fact that our Loving

Heavenly Father is the Great Physician!

We continually lay our son at His feet and trust Him for the outcome.

He always does all things well.

Austin loves the LORD.  His sins are forgiven.

He rejoices in his Saviour.  We are thankful for these mercies.

Such mercies!  This has been such a comfort to our hearts.

We rejoice that truly, our times are in HIS hands.

Thank you to each one of you who have prayed for our family

over the past many months ~ you have blessed us greatly.

We appreciate all the loving care and concern shown

to us ~ each one of you has been such an encouragement.

If the LORD should bring us to mind,

would you please pray that Austin would put on weight

and that the adjustment to his medications would be

of benefit to his body?  Please also pray that whatever the 
outcome should be, we would still praise HIM.
Thank you so very much!

May the LORD have His way in this whirlwind.

And, may we come forth as gold ~ tried, but not consumed.

He alone is worthy of all our praise.

With Much Love,
Camille