This is the blog for Gavin and Carrie Jones and family. We live in Papua New Guinea and are working to see lives transformed by the living Word of God through Bible translation. Gavin is a helicopter pilot. Carrie, who has her degree in Public Health, works in the lab at our busy rural clinic. Our son, Isaac, was born in 2004 and our quintuplets, Will, David, Marcie, Seth, and Grace, were born in 2012.

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. The you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all you heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. -Proverbs 3:3-6

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Big specific prayer for Carrie


Carrie just called me this morning to say that during the night, the medication that is supposed to stop the contractions (magnesium sulfate) caused pulmonary edema (water on the lungs).  They had raised the dose  after I left last night.  Apparently, this is a common side-effect of the drug, so not wholly unexpected.  She woke up quite short of breath and the nurses had to take her off everything.  Thank God, the contractions are staying relatively small and not too close together right now.  She asks specifically that we all pray that "the Lord Himself will stop these contractions."  We know He is more than able and we have seen Him answer such specific requests before.  So please continue to "Ask, seek, and knock" for us in this way.  

The doctor said once the water is off of her lungs they will start her on a lower dose of magnesium sulfate if needed, since she seemed to be fine for a few days on the lower dose.  If the contractions continue there are some other options that we will look into.  

Thank you so much for your prayers as always.  We'll keep you all updated.

Gavin

4 comments:

  1. Just saw this on facebook, praying and contending with your for these sweet little miracles and the rest of the family

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  2. Praying for Carrie, the little ones, and God to do His miracles. Debbie Miller

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  3. Continuing to pray. I remember having to be on that drug. Unfortunately, not good memories. Patty

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  4. Praying here too. Do you mind if I pass the link to your blog on to some of my other praying friends?

    Jen

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