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

Friday, December 28, 2012

Seth going off vapotherm!

I (Gavin) just got back from delivering milk to Seth.  I couldn't stay and hold him, since we've got sickness in the house and they don't want me or anyone who's been exposed to stick around the hospital.  They were about to reduce him to 1/2 liter airflow and to just a regular cannula instead of the vapotherm (the main difference with vapotherm is that it is heated air).  Also, they are going to try to start him on bottle feeding!  We've been wondering what kind of breathing and eating support Seth may need when he comes home.  We don't know, but we really pray that he will learn quickly to bottle feed so he doesn't need a tube put in his stomach for feeds.  The fewer tubes that we have to deal with, the better.  That's our point of view, at least.  We'll see what God's is. :)


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  1. HarvestmomDecember 28, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Yeah!!! With all he's been thru, its obviously the hand of God that Seth is doing this well!!!

    Got my "shots" yesterday so hope to be seeing y'all in the not too distant future!! I was supposed to get a rabies shot, right? ;-) Just kidding!!

    Laurie

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  2. Just MeDecember 28, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Yay Seth and Yay God!!! That is the most wonderful news!! Hope Isaac is feeling better. Please let him know we are all praying for his speedy recovery.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 28, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Wonderful news,Gavin!! I made it to Meridian but the last 200 miles were gruling because of heavy rain. I'm thankful to be in my hotel room and safely off the roads.


    Blessings,

    Gail Boemker

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    1. GavinCarrieDecember 29, 2012 at 12:06 AM

      Miss you Gail! Sorry travel was so yucky. :( THANK YOU FOR COMING!!!! See you before too long, with Seth here as well!, D.V.! Hugs, Carrie

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  4. ByNanasHandsDecember 29, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Praise God, one step closer to going home! You must be thrilled beyond words. Prayer is such a powerful thing. I will certainly keep praying here! Hope Isaac is feeling better too...

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  5. AnonymousDecember 29, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    I am praying for Issac and praising God for the great report on Seth.
    Judith

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  6. AnonymousDecember 29, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Thank You, Lord, for your many blessings. Please keep Seth in your tender care and help him to get home soon. Thank You for your goodness and mercy. Amen. NKL

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  7. Granny GarrDecember 31, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    For your mercies, Oh God, we thank you. We praise Your Name for the miracles we have all experienced in the birth and development of Will, David, Seth, Marcie, and Gracie. Keep us mindful of Your Faithfulness. We pray Your continued blessings on Isaac and Seth as they need healing. We ask for Your protection for the rest of the family. We pray also for strength and patience for Gavin and Carrie, and the caregivers who minister daily and nightly to the babies. We treasure the joy of having this family in our lives! In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

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  8. marigoldDecember 31, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    So excited for Seth! I don't know if you've heard this song, but it made me think of you this morning :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4jctm6xlDY

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