Dismayed

Hannah and I were very taken aback (and dismayed) on arriving at the hospital this afternoon to learn that Nathan had a seizure this morning and was medicated, such that he was, this afternoon and evening, only minimally responsive. After 48 hours of having our "good old Nathan" back, it was very sobering indeed to see him glassy-eyed and confused. The Nathan we so enjoy is virtually absent.

The doctor on duty this evening attributes the seizure to Nathan's withdrawal from the sedatives that he has been on for weeks, but said that he will have to take medication to prevent such seizures for years to come, perhaps as long as he lives.

Nathan's surgery has been postponed until Wednesday.

We are cast anew on the grace of God, and very grateful for the many who are so faithfully upholding Nathan in prayer. Please join us in praying Psalm 79:8-9 and Psalm 80:1-2, 7, 14-15, 17-19:

"Let your tenderhearted mercies quickly meet our needs,
for we are brought low to the dust.

Help us, O God of our salvation!
Help us for the honor of your name.

Please listen! Display your glory!
Show us your mighty power!
Come to rescue Nathan!

Turn us again to yourself, O God.
Make your face shine down upon us.
Only then will Nathan be saved.

Come back, we beg you, O God Almighty.
Look down from heaven and see our plight.
Watch over and care for this vine that you yourself
have planted,
this son you have raised for yourself.
Strengthen the man you love...

Revive us so we can call on your name once more.

Turn us again to yourself, O God.
Make your face shine down upon us.
Only then will Nathan be saved."