Monday, August 13, 2012

Joshua is going home!

My sweet, sweet mother-in-law made it in safely, and, boy, are we ever enjoying her!  She is such a barrel of fun and all 6 of us are vying for her attention at all times, it seems.

She shared this picture of little Joshua with us today, and I asked her to e-mail it to me so that I could share it with you too.  Doesn't he just look like a little man?!  When you look at his Mommy's hand, you can understand just how little this preemie's face really is.  So tiny, yet so perfect.

We are excited to share with you the news that little Joshua will be going home from the hospital in the next couple of days.  How grateful we are for his little life!  Thank you for the amazing, positive response you have shown in offering your prayers and words of encouragement to his family.  I know they have been encouraged to know that people from all over the globe have come before the throne of grace on their behalf.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights,...  James 1:17.  Thank you, Father, for this good and perfect gift!

25 comments:

  1. So happy to hear that! Praise the Lord!

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  2. Praise the Lord! Thank you for sharing about Joshua. I have been praying for him. I imagine his family is thrilled!

    Have a blessed time with you mother-in-law!

    Love,
    Heather
    Is. 6:8

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  3. Nothing quite like answered prayers!! What marvelous blessings to have family with you (I know she'll enjoy you adults -- but, Oh - the children!!! Grandmothers love to hold, and hug, and hold again) and to know that Joshua is going home. Now to praise Him for His excellent greatness.

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  4. He does indeed look like a little man! :) I'm praising the Lord with your family that he is close to going home and has done so well.

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  5. What wonderful news! So happy for ALL of you! Hope you enjoy your time with you mother-in-law :)

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  6. What wonderful news! So happy for ALL of you...and he's just too PRECIOUS! Hope you enjoy your time with you mother-in-law!

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  7. Praise the Lord! That is wonderful! He is SOOOO adorable! I know his parents are so thankful!
    We had an amazing answer to prayer yesterday too. Our daughter, Hannah, had been sent for a mammogram because of a lump detected by the doctor. She was then to have an ultrasound after the mammogram. After they looked at the mammogram, they told her she could go; everything was fine. She asked, but what about the lump?". The technician said, "it's not there!". There was no sign of anything. Everything was normal! She doesn't hav to go back until she's 40! Ten years from now! What a wonderful prayer answering, caring God we serve! Just thought I'd share that! Hope you enjoy your visit with your mother in law. Sounds like you are! Gail

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  8. I am so thrilled. Praise the Lord! I will call the church with the answer to our prayers! Have a wonderful week. Love, MaryAnn.

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  9. Praise Lord!! My kids were jumping with joy to hear about baby Joshua going home!

    Enjoy you time with Mrs. Sloan!
    Love ya all,
    Becky

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  10. What wonderful news... Thank you so much for sharing.. Can hardly wait to hear what God holds in store for little Joshua..... Take care and be safe as you all travel... Hoping that you all will be able to visit Northside while you all are "visiting" the states... Meantime continue enjoying the moments you all have now...Love and prayers,
    Nell

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  11. How awesome is that! Praise the Lord! I am glad I got to
    Partner in prayer on his behalf!

    Thanks for sharing the good news!!

    Love you!

    Mrs.T

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  12. WooHoo!!! Praise God for His goodness! Joshua is so alert for one so tiny. We're still praying here for him and for all of you.

    Mrs. Jolene, tell Mrs. Billie I said hi!!

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  13. That is wonderful news! PTL!

    ~Mrs. B. May~

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  14. These are great news! Praise the Lord!!

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  15. Hey, I was talking with Mindy Weatherford and told her that y'all were headed back to the states soon for a visit. We hope y'all make it through Hot Springs this time. It was great to read that Joshua is going home, what a fantastic answer to many prayers! Love to your family.

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  16. Such a cute baby. Glad you all are back in Ukraine. Pretty blog, Jolene. Blessings to you all.

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  17. What wonderful news!!! So thankful little Joshua is coming home!!! You are right! His little face is adorable and SO perfect! He does look like a little man!! Glad to hear you are enjoying your mother-in-law's visit! How wonderful for her to be able to visit your family! Love you, friend!

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  18. Great news! Praise the name of Jesus!!

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  19. Yay! Thank You Lord for Answered Prayer!

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  20. GordonandBev BosjeThursday, August 16, 2012

    Thank you, Lord, for blessing this dear famiy again!

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  21. What a blessed assurance we can have when we rest in the Lord. His peace passes all understanding and His grace and mercy are unmeasureable to us His creation. Praising God with you.
    Love to all and have a wonderful time with your sweet mom-in-law.
    Vicki

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  22. So sweet to see the pics and read the latest updates! God is good all of the time.

    Nola Holmes
    Jer.33:3

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  23. AMEN! How precious...I was a preemie, too, once! (; I'm very thankful he is doing alright now. (I'm sorry I am just now reading this one...) God bless y'all! XOXO :)

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Thank you for your encouraging comments! "As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country." Proverbs 25:25