Miracles

They really do happen.
Growing up and being part of a community of faith you always hear of miracles happening. Big ones and small ones. I am sure there have been many in my life some I have bee aware of like passing my driving test and getting a job closer to home after my disastrous first teaching post etc, but others that I have been ignorant to. Well... today we had a big miracle and one that I am very aware of.
Joel had his cardiologist appointment. She was pleased with his progress and thinks that the hole may be closing. She told us that it is still loud and unrestricted but there is evidence of tissue growth around it. She has upped his medication as he has grown and feels that if he continues as he has been, there is a 60 - 80% chance that it will close over the next year. we are being monitored fortnightly by the paediatricians and consultants at the hospital and if he continues okay we will not been seen by her until December or January.
In the meantime his feeding tube has to stay as his heart progress is linked to him growing and reducing the amount of stress put on his heart by feeding, he needs medicine to help him digest the milk ( that is a real struggle for him and causes him to be in pain.) and he has his medicines to help protect his lungs.
Wow, a real miracle as Jamie and I had prepared ourselves for surgery and the difficulties that brings. Surgery has not been totally dismissed but it feels like it is further away than we thought.
So tonight we go to bed giving thanks to God and to all who have and are supporting us in a variety of ways.