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Thursday, June 14, 2007Thoughts as Jihan Leaves, Still Unwell
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After months of hope and
prayer for Jihan, it has been a shock for us to learn that doctors
consider her surgeries ultimately unsuccessful and that she has been
sent home to an uncertain future. While over 90% of the
surgeries we are involved in are successful, periodically we come face
to face with sickness and suffering that won't be healed this side of
the resurrection.
I find some comfort in
knowing that the love of God has been very tangibly expressed to Jihan
again and again by our staff, and by those of you who sponsored her
surgery, prayed for her, and sent her cards and messages and
gifts. There's no force on this planet that can stop God's
redeeming love from finding a way; I look forward to learning with you
one day how our Father has used these events for Jihan's good.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007Jihan Leaves For Home
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Jihan and her father
have endured three open-heart surgeries
and a five-and-a-half-month stretch away from
home. Jihan’s father reached his stress
limit two operations and four
months ago. Though Jihan’s smile never
faded, each surgery seemed to
take a little more
out of her. Her final echocardiogram
revealed yesterday that she would need yet another surgery. The fourth
surgery
she would need to have would be to repair a valve that had already been
fixed
once. When her father learned of this
possibility, he had a meltdown complete with tears and outbursts of
frustration. The opinion of the surgeons
and Jihan’s family is that she would not survive another
surgery.
As I kissed
her father and embraced Jihan before they boarded the
bus at the Israel/Jordan crossing, my eyes moistened with uncertainty
for the
future of this enduring family. A
sensitive security officer named Dalkan who had expedited our crossing
asked me
what was wrong with her, noting her swollen face and slow movements. I told him that she had
endured three heart
surgeries and now would be heading back to Iraq.
Looking at my uncertain face he said, “It did
not succeed, did it?”
I turned to him and
said, “No, we did not have the results we wanted.” He asked me what would
happen next.
I responded
that she may not be long for this world, or there would be a miracle. He smiled and said,
“Miracle.”
At this time the skill of man is finished
in the life of
Jihan and we release her to the hope of the Father. Though
we may not hear from Jihan and her father
in the near future, let us together release her with prayer into His
will, His
glory, His healing, and His
hope. Godspeed to
Jihan and her father.
 Thursday
June 7, 2007Today's Echo Postponed
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Jihan's
echocardiogram, previously scheduled for today, has been postponed
until this coming Tuesday. So I don't have much to report. In
the
meantime, here's a picture of Jihan going along with us to pick up one
of my kids from school. Jihan loved all the bumps, which are
plentiful on the sidewalks and streets of Jerusalem!
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 Tuesday
June 5, 2007Playing 'Til the Echo
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Jihan
played happily with us again today for a couple hours while her father
was out with Alex getting a hair cut. I'm just a little
concerned, though, about the phone bill we'll have with those two cell
phones calling Iraq!
Jihan's next echocardiogram
will be in two days--this Thursday. We will let you know the
results.
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Monday, June 4, 2007
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My
favorite part in each of our children's treatment process is when they
get to come stay in our big old house in Jerusalem. (Did you
know
this house was the first children's hospital in the Middle East?)
I like preparing their simple but cozy guest room, and I like
watching the Iraqi kids and my own kids play together. Today it was our
turn to enjoy Jihan's company. This morning we found out that
Jihan would be discharged from the hospital today, and late this
afternoon, Fred brought Jihan and her father to the house, where
they'll be with us until the doctors say they can go home to Iraq.
 While
David took Jihan's father grocery shopping, we got to spend time with
Jihan. Between Hebrew, English and Kurdish, my children and
Jihan
have no common language, but it didn't matter. They dressed
up in
costumes, played with toys, cuddled the guinea pig, drew on the
chalkboard, made faces at one another, and played their own version of
the board game "Trouble." I painted Jihan's fingernails.
When
Jihan's father got back, Jihan hesitated a little about going
downstairs to their room. So I guess this means she had as much fun as
we did.
Welcome to the Shevet house, Jihan!
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 Tuesday
May 29, 2007Newness of Life
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What a wonderful
surprise it was today, as we entered Wolfson Medical Center, to find
Jihan had been moved from Intermediate ICU to a standard room in the
children's ward. It was very plain to see that
the Jihan we had seen one week ago today, clinging to life
after having just come through her third surgery, has
now been raised to newness of life.
Her countenance radiated with laughter and smiles, filling
the room with happiness and
joy, contagiously spreading to both those
visiting her and to the other patients sharing her
room. The nurses said Jihan is doing very well. It
was
quite obvious to those who had seen her one week ago,
and to those presently with her, that she
once again has experienced a miracle. (Click the
arrow below to play a video from today.)
Truly,
God's faithfulness has once again been shown in His
answering of the many prayers. In the days
ahead, keep watching this blog as we update Jihan's
progress. Join us in thanking God for such a
positive report and such a beautiful little girl. Notify
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Monday, May 28, 2007Turning the CornerFiled
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Thanks to your prayers
and the fine medical staff at Wolfson hospital, Jihan is a lot better.
She has really turned the corner, so to speak. The
tubes have been removed from her lungs and she is in intermediate ICU.
As I stroked her hair and spoke to her, she
was able to give me a weak thumbs up. The Lord is good.
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Jihan is in Our Lord's Care
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It
was a typical May morning in
Jerusalem. Not yet too hot and a slight
breeze was blowing. After a morning
coffee with Alex in a local coffee shop, we set off to visit the
Wolfson
Medical Center in Tel Aviv.
When
we arrived, we had to search
for a parking space that we fortunately found after 10 minutes. We entered the Pediatric
ICU and were
immediately greeted by Hasan, the father of Jihan.
Jihan was recovering from her third surgery
in five months. Her
father has remained
attentively by her side, sleeping in a small room (more like closet)
for the
entire time of her stay in the hospital.
This is the second time we have met and he greets me
warmly. A father is
a father, no matter what culture,
and I can see the concern and love for his daughter in his eyes. He quickly introduces me
to her. Even with
all the
tubes sticking in her, she gives me a brave smile and briefly raises
her
hand as if
to wave. I can see
the fear and yet
determination in her eyes. To
have gone
through so much in a culture where neither she nor her father can speak
the
language, and yet to bravely continue on, is much more than a normal
adult could
do. She is truly in
our Lord’s care.
After
a few minutes taking
pictures, in walks Dr. Eli Gilaad, the pediatric intensivist for the
hospital. His love
for all children
shines through. He
spoke excellent
English. (This is
probably due to his
medical training in the United State.)
I
learned that for the first time in a long time they felt good about her
prognosis. If all
goes according to
plan, he hopes she could be discharged in two to three weeks. At that
time she
and her
father will have to return to northern Iraq.
Please pray for their safety and her continued recovery. Dr. Gilad was very
worried about the current
state of war in Iraq and the medical care Jihan will need when she
returns
home.
After
a very warm goodbye from
everyone, which included a hug by Hasan, we departed.
I was completely overwhelmed by God’s love
that was shown in that room.
Let
us all pray for Shevet’s continued success as it brings the
message of reconciliation
for the Jews and Arabs through the love of Jesus Christ.
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Thursday, May 24, 2007
Dr. Gilad's Hope
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Today
I brought my father, John Pettett, to visit Abu Jihan and his daughter
at Wolfson Medical Center. In the video below, Eli Gilad gave
him
the latest condition of Jihan.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007Jihan is Better TodayFiled
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I just spoke with the ICU in Israel and
got an encouraging report -- Jihan is better today! She is somewhat
awake, but still intubated. She still needs mega-prayer, but thank God
for His work to bring her through so far! I am looking forward to the
time I can call her father's cell phone again and get to speak with
her... this has been one way I've been able to ''be there'' with her
along the way even on days when I could not be in the hospital.
Technology serves the Kingdom well for such opportunities :-) and
though she will have no idea how far away I am, I can't wait for the
feeling of being there with her again, though via long distance.
Thank you for praying... please remain
vigilant on her behalf and for the glory of God as He does His work.
Giving thanks to the Lord for He is
good, for His love endures forever!
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Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Jihan in a Battle for Her
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Jihan is in a
real battle for her life. Your prayers are really needed at
this stage. Jihan seemed to hear me as I called her name, and responded
to my touch. Her father knows that she's in God's hands and
says so often.
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Monday, May 21, 2007
Jihan Not Stabilized YetFiled
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Our visit to
Wolfson today was met with the news that Jihan has not stabilized yet.
I was accompanied by two ladies from the UK and fellow staff person,
Simantov. Due to what was happening, no pictures were taken today. It
was a grueling sight to watch Jihan with her eyes open,
experiencing what appeared to be uncontrolled muscle spasms. Her father
was at her bedside and told us that the doctors had told him that the
surgery was a success, but that this was a critical time of recovery
for her. As Abu Jihan was called away by a telephone call, the four of
us joined in prayer at her bedside. We ask each of you to please
continue your prayers for her. Jihan needs all the prayer effort she
can get at this critical time. A scripture that comes to mind is God's
promise to those that pray. It is: The effectual fervent prayer of the
righteous man (or woman) availeth much!
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Sunday, May 20, 2007
Jihan Critical Following
Third Surgery
Jihan
went through an eight-hour surgery today to close a hole in her heart
and is now in the ICU. This is her third surgery since coming
to
Israel, as doctors persist in the long fight to restore her life and
health. Donna has just left the hospital and says that Jihan
is
now in a critical period, and could go either way. Our prayer
is
requested. A full update will follow tomorrow.
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Thursday, May 17, 2007
Surgery Tentatively Set for
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Her future
is so bright, she has to wear shades. It was a very
good visit with Jihan. She is one tough little lady. After
all the complications and set backs, she is still able to smile and
give me the thumbs up. Thanks for all your prayers
and support.
Donna Petrel adds:
Fred
and I visited with Jihan this afternoon in the ICU where she awaits her
third surgery, tentatively set for Sunday. Upon arrival I saw Jihan
across the room happily sticking large colorful stickers on the
bedrails. The nurse reported that Jihan was doing okay, but bored.
We removed these stickers together, and
then I presented her with something special I'd been looking for for
her - a little ring. I've had a hard time finding something small
enough for her tiny fingers, but finally found something a few days ago. She
liked it but, as has become her practice, wanted to see what else was in my purse.
I was prepared for her this time with a snack
which we all shared. Then we began some silly antics with the
stuffed toys, and she really laughed alot.
My visit was short today, as there was a
patient waiting to be transported back to Gaza in our
van. When I learned that Jihan's surgery is tentatively scheduled for
Sunday morning, I was happy to hear that it will be done then, but also
sad that I won't be able to see her afterwards, as I leave for America
that same day. After thinking about how to manage this information, I
chose not to tell Jihan goodbye for my final time today. She really
feels attached to me, and will not necessarily understand the
time-frame of my departure, and may feel abandoned when she needs me
most. I'd love to see her again before I go, and will try to work that
out, but if not, I prefer that she knows I'm home after she awakes from
a successful surgery. I want to leave her knowing how much I love her
and that I'm praying for her.
Please keep praying
fervently for Jihan's life. Her father has rallied in the past week,
and seems to be much more settled and focusing on Jihan instead of
himself. I'm thankful for this! This surgery will be a real challenge
for Jihan's fragile body and she needs all the encouragement she can
get. Thank you for keeping her lifted up to the Lord who loves her so
much. I am sure that one of the Shevet Achim team will follow up with
news of Jihan's surgery Sunday evening (unless the date needs
to be changed again). Notify
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Monday, May 14, 2007
From Worry to Laughter
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13, 2007
9:00
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I was really
shocked to see Jihan with so many tubes coming from her mouth.
I think this is the first time that I have seen one of our
patients on a ventilator and not sedated. It
is obviously uncomfortable and frustrating for this little girl.
Jihan is struggling to breathe because fluid is building
up in her lungs. I had to stand by
and watch while the nurses suctioned her lungs, a procedure that seems
to be happening several times a day. If
Jihan had been able to make a sound she would have been crying.
What a brave young girl. She
has had to put up with so many painful procedures over these last
months.
We
played today with a coloring book and crayons, went through my purse,
put stickers on each other's faces, and tried the jewelry I had on
Jihan.
We had fun but I could tell that she is frustrated because
she can't speak to me or anyone else. She
isn't able to eat either, so I made sure to hide the Bamba I brought
for her today. Her father is back
in the hospital full time, though Jihan seems to be worried about him
instead of being able to rest in his presence.
According
to the doctors Jihan will likely go into surgery in the next 48 hours.
This is her third operation in the five months that she
has been with us in Israel. Please
pray with us for her total healing. Notify
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Sunday May 13, 2007 12:00 noonDeciding About Jihan's
Treatment
Doctors
are conferencing around Jihan's bed in the ICU at this hour.
Please pray for them to be gifted with insight and skill.
More details will be posted as they become available.
Sabbath Eve,
May 11, 2007
Jihan Sedated, On Ventilator
Word
in from Jihan's doctors that she's been sedated and put back on
mechanical respiration in the wake of continuing breathing difficulty.
Her cardiologist, Dr. Aki Tamir, reports that Jihan needs yet
another heart surgery to repair a valve; without it, "she will die,"
yet the surgery itself is also high-risk. Please pray!
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 Thursday
May 10, 2007Jihan's Struggle- And Her
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I
was shocked this morning when I arrived at the hospital and saw how
poorly Jihan was doing. Last evening when we visited, she was doing so
well, and very happy, even though her complicated heart situation
remains closely scrutinized by the ICU doctors. This morning she was
swollen again from edema, and although she awoke and sat up when I
arrived, she was weak and not herself. The additional issue of her
father's behaviour added to Jihan's challenges, and overall, she was
not doing well.
Although the medical staff
asked that her
father be removed to help him deal with the ways he was venting his
frustration over Jihan's long stay, the reality of her need for her
father became the key focus of the situation. Please remember the
father of Jihan when you pray. His attitude makes a huge difference in
the health of his daughter, and although I have hesitated to share it
with you in detail, I will say that he has been speaking out that his
daughter not live. He has told the medical staff as well as his
daughter this. Today I confronted him over such words, as when he came
in and found Jihan's condition worse, he was venting his frustation on
her and me. My main prayer over Jihan of late has been "Live, Jihan."
Please join me in praying prayers of life for her. The medical staff
maintains the care for Jihan as their primary focus, even while dealing
with the "bad behaviour" of her father. But God looks at the heart of
Abu Jihan, and sees someone who needs Him. She still has major
difficulties, and will not be dismissed any time soon. Pray that all
the work God wants done will be done on all the hearts involved.
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 Wednesday 5/9/2007Jihan is Better Tonight
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Thank
God!! Jihan was more like herself tonight when we saw her at the
hospital. The chest tube had been removed, and she was receiving oxygen
from the nasal canula rather than the facial mask. She was chattering
and laughing and playing, such a big change from only 24 hours ago.
Please
keep praying for Jihan to receive total healing. Her father continues
to struggle with the burden of being here so very long; tonight doctors
asked us to remove him from the hospital when he complained about the
length of her treatment and became disruptive.
Remember
to pray for the doctors as well, as they treat her complicated case.
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 Tuesday 5/8/2007Breathing Struggle Remains
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Before arriving in the ICU area of the
hospital today, a group of volunteers and I passed by Dr. Tam in the
hallway. He was the first doctor to examine Jihan after her arrival in
Israel at the SACH house on January 15. I asked how she was doing after
the procedure yesterday to drain the fluid from around her lungs. He
said they were concerned for her, and that she was about to
undergo a bronchoscopy in hopes it would reveal more about her struggle
to breathe. We
headed immediately to the ICU, and I visited with Jihan during
part of the time she was being prepped for the procedure. The
volunteers were able to visit her for a few minutes, then leave the ICU
to pray for Jihan. She is still weak, but seemed a
little
better than yesterday. The doctors helped us understand that
she
would be anesthetized even though the procedure was not painful, but
because it would upset her to be awake.
About
an hour and a half I returned to the ICU to find Jihan sitting up in
bed taking a breathing treatment. She seemed to be in pretty good
spirits, and she and her father had an Iraqi Israeli friend
visiting with them too. I asked the doctor about the bronchoscopy
results, and she said they didn't find anything. They are still trying
to find the reason for her problems.
Please
pray for Jihan to have the continuing courage to persevere
through this time of treatment. The doctors and nurses need
our prayers as they do their best to give Jihan the best
treatment for her problems. Keep praying for Abu Jihan, who is very
ready to take Jihan home, wants her to be well, is tired of
all the tests and tears for his daughter.... yet needs to let the
doctors do all they can for her. I'm thankful our
Father in heaven sees all, and knows how to touch Jihan's
life, and all of us around her, with his gracious lovingkindness. Notify
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 Monday 5/7/2007
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Today, as I entered
Wolfson Medical Center, I found Jihan
asleep, so I went searching for her father.
Abu Jihan was visiting with a man from Hebron
whose child had come through open heart surgery and was expected to be
released
later today. That family’s total time at the center had been
only a matter of
weeks, based on the problems that had been corrected in their child.
And based
on their home location, both the husband and the wife had been together
during
the entire time. It was easy to see the longing in Abu
Jihan’s eyes wishing it
were him and his daughter who were now being discharged.
Despite all these
emotions welling up inside him, he greeted
me with a smile, a hearty handshake and a hug. The relationship we
are developing is a gift from God for the times God knew Abu
Jihan would
be going through. In asking him how he was doing, he shook his head
affirmative
stating, “Ta’mom”
(fine). It was at lunch a little later, when he and I were
alone, that I asked that question again. He looked away, took a deep
breath and
with a sigh began to share his true state of being. He is a concerned
father
determined to stand strong at his daughter’s side at this
time when she needs
him so much. The strength that I see pouring through him now shows me
that he
is doing very well compared with days not so far removed, but his face
and his
statements shared his concern for his daughter, Jihan. It has been
truly a
maturing of their relationship together -- a relationship much
different
than when they arrived some four going on five months ago. I have seen
a dad become a
father, rising to the occasion when his daughter has needed him the
most. That
in itself is reward enough for all the effort and time poured into
their lives
by the Shevet Achim staff. Oh, the ups and downs will continue to come
as Jihan
is not “out of the woods" yet, but their journey is now
together instead of two
traveling the same path, but not joined. Thanks to those who have been
praying
over them. Your prayers are availing much!
Donna Petrel adds: After
spending the morning with Ahmad for his echo, and a short joyful visit
with Hana and her mother, I had a chance to visit Jihan in the ICU. I
found her dozing with her father at her side, and when I stroked her
head, she awoke. She was very quiet and subdued, and seemed weak. I
asked the nurse how she was doing, and she replied that they were about
to do a procedure to suction around her lungs for pneumothorax, or
collapsed lung. Several of us will visit tomorrow and hope to find her
doing better after the procedure today.
Please
pray for
Jihan to regain her lively spunkiness again. She has been so brave, but
currently seems pretty worn down from this lengthy ordeal to treat so
many health problems.
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Sunday
5/6/2007
Princess
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Jihan
was noticeably less active today as she lay in the ICU of Wolfson
Medical Center.  The
last three days of having an irregular and slower heart beat has zapped
her strength and vitality. She now has a half-inch diameter drainage
tube running from her right lung where fluids have been accumulating.
The doctors' report is that her heart rate has now become steady which
is a good sign. As the fluid is drained and she remains in a restful
scenario, the doctors are hoping she will begin regaining her strength.
The
doctors are monitoring her carefully in hopes that she can be relieved
as soon as possible of some of the tubes and cables that are attached
to her from head to toe.
Her father was in good
spirits today, which was much different than yesterday (your prayers
are making a difference). He was supportive and encouraging to Jihan
and even began cracking some funny statements in Arabic between the
two, which brought a forced, yet genuine, smile from Jihan. This was
encouraging for the ICU staff as well, as the atmosphere has been
stressful since Jihan's re-admission.
Please
continue praying for this precious little princess, who has come so far
and through so much, since her initial screening at the Red Crescent
Hospital in Amman, Jordan last December. May the will of God (her
knight in shining armor) come forth rapidly on her behalf!
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Friday night
5/4/2007
More Time
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This
morning while I was eating breakfast, a call came in from Jihan's
father. He sounded as down as I've ever heard him, and was asking me to
come to the hospital for Jihan. It was several hours before I could get
there, and when we arrived, we found Jihan in the ICU alone. Her father
was resting, apparently at a point of exhaustion in every way. After
spending some time with Jihan, I spoke with Dr. Gilad about her. He
said Jihan was still very sick, and the complications of her heart are
not easy to treat. More time will be required to treat her condition...
and ''more time'' is what Abu Jihan is not interested in hearing. He is
extremely frustrated, and ready to see his other children. Please pray
for him; he does not know how to handle the stress, and his attitude
toward others is difficult right now. It was my hope that by being
there, the Lord would help me have a gentle answer to diffuse his
agitation.
Jihan enjoyed some pretty
pictures drawn by children in the US, and
was beginning to color a special one when the nurse arrived with some
medication - a big dose of several oral syringefuls. Jihan tried it and
started to cry it tasted so bad. It was a struggle but she got most of
it down. She didn't want to color any more and fell asleep.
When I went back to see her
later, she was happier. I presented her with a necklace I'd
found for her, and that delighted her. I had been waiting for the right
moment to give it to her, and she needed the ''special treatment''
today.
She is so brave in the face of so much
illness. Please keep praying for this precious little girl to
withstand every difficulty she is facing, and become the beautiful
woman God created her to be.
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Friday 5/4/2007Back in ICU
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Jihan has been put back in the ICU
because her heart rate dropped very low last night. Please pray for her
fervently, as the battle continues for her precious life. Her father is
quite distressed, and also needs fervent prayer. The doctors are
watching and will have her in their excellent care; pray for them as
well. Pray that we will have the balanced love for them that settles
and gives life.....
[Donna is on her way to the hospital now to be with Jihan and her
father. More news and a photo will be posted Friday night
Israel
time.]
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 Thursday 5/3/2007A Little Down
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Jihan's spirits seemed a
little down today following her catheterization yesterday.
She was in some pain, especially when she coughed or laughed. She was able to put on
her own shoes and walk to the scales to weigh in for the nurse.
I brought two puzzles from the game room, but I ended up
putting them together myself; despite holding the pieces up next to her
eye, she still couldn't make out the shapes and pictures clearly due to
her weak vision. After checking in on Ahmad and Hana's
mom--and to quickly borrow a camera--I caught up with Jihan and her
father again in the game room. Jihan was entertaining herself
with a contraption involving tiny balls and a spiral ramp.
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