These are our specific prayer requests. John is progressing well, and there are not “huge” issues, but there are a few things were still unsure of.
1. John’s kidneys recover soon. He does not need dialysis much longer.
2. John does not lose any more blood. He lost some more blood (after receiving some), but his doctor is not concerned yet because John’s vitals are good and he feels well. There is no known place where the blood is going, so the doctors seem to think it’s just a matter of his body getting back into sync. However, there’s always the possibility of it being something more. They just want to monitor it and get some good data before trying to treat something they’re not sure of yet.
3. John’s lungs are healthy. Right now John has some fluid around his lungs which isn’t surprising because of all the fluid he has on board since his kidneys aren’t working well. However, again, there’s always the possibility of something more going on. John’s doctor is just watching this, too, since John’s progressing each day.
4. John continues to regain the strength in his legs, and he doesn’t have any pain. He is able to get up and walk independently soon, and each day it gets easier for him.
5. Wisdom for his doctors.
6. John’s heart shows no rejection in tomorrow’s biopsy. John’s body never rejects his heart now or many years from now.
7. John does not get sick due to his weakened immune system now or ever. He is protected from big illnesses such as cancer. John will be healthy with his new heart.
8. John’s new heart will give him a great quality of life for many, many more years.
9. As John learns more about his journey now and when we go home, God will bless him and help him to see His hand in it all. John will process it all in a healthy way that simply helps him to grow his relationship with God. God will bless me in this way, too, as I continue to understand this process and as God reveals more and more of His purposes behind it.
10. We never forget from where God has brought us.
11. God will bless every person who has prayed for us and supported us in some way. Each person will be changed for God’s glory from hearing John’s story.
12. God will lead us in the direction He wants us to go to serve other people in need in the same way we were served.
13. As our marriage continues and changes, God will lead us and help us. He will built it to His glory and bless us with children if it’s His will.
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