Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Philip Update: 2/24/2015

If you know me, you know I need my sleep. I am a 8 hour a night plus a good rest in the afternoon girl. 
So, what in the world am I doing on night duty?!
Well, I'm here waiting and watching for my baby to wake up!
Yep - they are reducing his sedation medications and the process of waking him up has begun and I'm not going to miss this!!
Already, I've seen a glimpse of our Philip. He responded to the nurse and his eyes opened. I was there to try and comfort him and I will be here through out the night. 
The same God who has healed our baby with such speed and loving kindness surely can give me rest without sleep! 
Before you go to sleep tonight, please pray for:
Lisa our night nurse as she works with his medication. 
Shannon and Wesley as they get much needed sleep. 
Jack and Lynne who will be home with No School again!
Jackson and Elizabeth as they go through another day with no real way to communicate all the questions they have about what's going on in their world. 
And please pray I can contain my excitement each time I see my boy's eyes!
I keep reflecting on this song and have to share:
How great is our God – sing with me
How great is our God – and ALL will see
How Great How Great is Our God!

COMMENTS:
    ‪Michelle Williams Tillman‪ I have tears on my cheeks as I type this. Love you and yours and am so very thankful for the awesomeness of God!

            
‪‪Perry Potter‪ Praying Philip Bender &
            ‪All The Family. God Is Bigger. Love Every One!

            
‪‪Sara Harris Oliver‪ Praying girl! My favorite part of that song is "Age to age he stands, time is in his hands..." God's timing is impeccable. Believing for a smooth transition and for sweet Philip to be absolutely healed when this is over. Hugs from TN!!

            
‪‪Sue Richardson‪ Continually praying for all of you. Love you my friend!
        
            
‪‪Belinda Brownlee‪ Praying early this morning and looking forward to hearing about your night with that precious boy.

            
‪‪Cynthia Butler‪ Praying for you and your family..I just woke up in the wee hours of the morning and I am an 8 hour sleep kind of girl too..right now at 3:40am, I am praying...love to you

            
‪‪Gale Eley‪ Praying al these things for you & your family. Much love to all of you.

            
‪‪Jane-Elise Thomas‪ Sending prayers for a full, complete, and blessed recovery for Philip and an abundance of peace for you, Wes, and ALL the members of your family. Additional prayers for every single person at the hospital who has witnessed your faith and the love of those who love you - including our Father.

            
‪‪Melvin Potts‪ It's always good to hear that Philip is making progress
            
‪‪Iris Gonzalez de Serrano‪ Oramos por la familia Bender.‪

            
‪‪Chris Grantham‪ Praying for the Bender family and all medical staff associated with Phillip. Sending our love and prayers from California.

            
‪‪Emilie Pardue Crow‪ This gives me chills. Sending Prayers your way!

            
‪‪Lauren Elizabeth‪ Honestly crying because of how touching this is, I've been praying for Philip since day one and I'm so happy to hear he has improved so much! I'm sending my love to the whole bender family!

            
‪‪Brenda Bielawski Lajoie‪ Tears of joy knowing Philip continues to fight, we continue to pray for all of you.

            
‪‪Aimee Belton‪ Sending lots of love and prayers your way and maybe even a coffee My heart is so full hearing this wonderful and joyous news, brings tears to my eyes. Love you!

            
‪‪Sharon Duty Nikolaus‪ We have been waiting to hear this update. Rest, sweet wide awake rest!

            
‪‪Kim Stodghill Wilfong‪ Praying for sweet Philip.
            
‪‪Julie Stanton Garrett‪ Praying continually with thanksgiving:) love, julie

            
‪‪Terah Turner Pring‪ Just prayed!

            
‪‪Barbara Stoniecki‪ Continuing to pray and so excited for you to be there to love on Philip when he wakes up. How Great Is Our God, Indeed!
          
            
‪‪Nancy Sutherland‪ We -- in Chicago -- are watching, waiting, and praying with you. God is with you and your little Philip.

            
‪‪Cristie Chadwick Buffington‪ Praying for all, what wonderful news!
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‪‪Cory Picker Jones‪ Such wonderful news! I know you are so happy to see him waking up. Still praying!

            
‪‪Rebecca Adams‪ Crying tears of joy for you
            
‪‪Grace Brown‪ Praying for you dear friend. Praying!

            
‪‪Samantha Scott‪ Yay!! Cannot wait for his sweet eyes to open & he sees his mamaJ
            
‪‪Lisa Camino Rowell‪ You can't go wrong with Lisa!

            
‪‪Claire Holley‪ LOVE this!! Continuing to pray!!

            
‪‪Robin Kendrick IrwinLisa Camino Rowell I totally just assumed you were the nurse! Only you would/could pull THAT off!
     
            
‪‪Barbara Craig‪ Prayers are with you today & every day. can't wait to get the next report.

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