Brent is fighting back today in a huge way. After last night's scare with his blood pressure so high and for so long - he settled down. Around 4:30 a.m. his blood pressure began to settle in the mid 120 's. When I arrived in Regina this (Monday, March 30) afternoon to visit with Scot and Carolyn (Cary), I had no expectations of being able to see Brent. What a surprise it was to go in and see Brent after three weeks of waiting. Brent looks great - the color in his face looks awesome and the skin area around the abdomen is healing very nicely.
One of the biggest challenges facing Brent is that of keeping his blood pressure stable. When I was there today it was cool to see his blood pressure between 112 and 120 - what an answer to prayer. Brent was awake for me for awhile and he tried so hard to talk but he's not able yet. I love spending this time with Brent and I quietly prayed as I held his hand. Like his parents and probably you, I am anxious to see him become better.
I read John 17 to Brent today - this is a prayer that Jesus prayed. One of the ideas found in this prayer is that Jesus chose to look at the cross as an opportunity instead of an obstacle to show that God is real. The Heavenly Father is strengthening Brent. What's even more powerful in this is watching Scot and Carolyn (Cary) trying to grieve the loss of their daughter and at the same time helping their son fight for his life. They really are living out John 17 by choosing to look at the positive in this situation. They also realize that the suffering they are enduring at the moment is monumental. Their faith is making them stronger and proving that the Heavenly Father through the name of Jesus is real.
Little Man is looking good today supported by praying parents, praying friends and a Heavenly Father.
Keep hoping. Keep loving. Keep praying.
Thanks you for your prayers.
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What an encouraging update. Thanks for sharing this. Blessings to all as Katie's memorial is underway. Prayers continue for Brent.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rev Rob Clark for the daily updates that keep us close in prayers for the Peterson's. A special request to Father God above for his healing touch for Brent and his strength for Cary & Scot. There is power in prayer, so continue to pray daily for the Peterson's.
ReplyDeleteAudrey, Bob, Laura, Simon Kondraczynski
I will keep on praying for Brent and the whole family and I get to go to the funeral on this friday at 1:00pm and i get to read my poem i wrote for Katie in front of every one there.
ReplyDeleteVictoria Lacey Holmes