Josiah was admitted back into the hospital yesterday. He started really not feeling well yesterday late morning and when I took him in to see the doctor he had a fever and his blood counts were at a zero. He was taken right over to Mercy hospital here in Des Moines and they are pumping him with antibiotics and fluids. At this point he can not fight off anything on his own and his visitors are very resticted…I’m not even bringing the kids to see him. He is not allowed to have any fresh fruits or vegatables because he can’t even fight off any bacteria that might be on them…that’s how weak his body is right now. He is feeling more comfortable, thank God, but will probably be in the hospital for a few days. Please pray that not only would his body heal but that his spirits would remain high. He really dislikes being in the hospital.
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Beautiful Things 
Jess & Josiah,
We were so sorry to hear of this set back. Stay strong and be encouraged that we, as well as many, many others, are praying for you.
Much love to all of you,
Stu & Judy
Jess and Josiah-
This morning I read in Jer 32:17-19 and it reminded me of you. “Ah Lord God! It is you who has made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! NOTHING is too hard for You!! O great and mighty God, whose name is the Lord of hosts, great in counsel and mighy in deed!”
Nothing is too hard for Him! We are praying constantly for you guys and the kids…
Love,
Sarah and Heath & kids
You’re all constantly in my thoughts and prayers – may God give Josiah healing, strength & encouragement and may He bless you Jess for being a Godly wife & mother, & for letting His light radiate through you.
In Christian Love,
Beth
We’re on our knees daily lifting you up before our almighty Creator & Healer! We love you Josiah! We’re so proud of you! Jess, you are amazing! Thanks for keeping us updated! Love and hugs to you both…Sarah, Nate, Jude & Cely
Keep looking up, we pray that the Lord will meet you in your time of need as only He truly can. We love you so much. we are praying hard for you dear brother! hugs to you all, love your WI family….Dee, Alan, Mike, Miss and Kate
We are praying for you throughout each and every day. We love you both so much, and our hearts ache for you. We will continue to pray for Josiah’s healing and your family’s strength through this.
We all just found out about Josiah yesterday here at the office. Our hearts go out to you all. Just know that we are thinking of you and praying for you at this most difficult time. Please let us know if we can do anything. You are an amazing family!
Physicians and Staff
Pediatric Cardiology
Des Moines
Josiah, we pray for you each time we think of you and your sweet little family. I’ve also enlisted my mom, a real prayer warrior, on your behalf. Keep trusting in Him.
Jess and Josiah,
Praying for you! May our great Physician bring healing on Josiah! We will be praying for you both as you are away from the kids too. Sending all our love!
Jess and Josiah, I am lifting you up before the throne of God. I saw your strength before your session and I know you can do this.
Jess, just being there as time allows is comforting. I want to share somethig I read the other day;
Based on Matthew 4:16
Shadows fall opposite their light source. That’s why your shadow is in front of your when the sun is behind you and viec versa. The way your’re facing determines whether or not you can see your shadow easily.
This physical truth has profonsd spiritual implications for us as we live under the shadow of illness. We have to keep facing the light in order not to see the shadow so easily.
Perhaps when you heard the diagnoss, you got out of position spiritually. You couldn’t figure out how a loving God could allow this to happen. Maybe you even felt at times as if He didn’t hear your prayers.
This prochecy from Isaish 9:2 show us that Jesus is the great light. You know you’re turned toward the light when you talk to Him, pouring out your heart to the One who hears, understands, and has the power to to respond.
Keep facing toward, the light as I’m sure you are and He will give you strenght to endure.
Let us know if you need anything. Continuing lifting you up.