Mini Daniel Update

I called to talk to Laura tonight and one of her older boys answered the phone and said she couldn't come to the phone now because Daniel pulled at his PICC line and the home health nurse was there checking out the situation. Please keep them in your prayers.

This morning in church Laura testified to God's goodness and praised the Lord that Daniel had three days with no seizures.

Daniel Update and Video

Laura has been taking care of Daniel and his PICC line from home since the 21st, but I'm sure it seems much longer to Laura who manages his care and his PICC line three times a day. Each time she does an infusion of his antibiotics the process takes an hour - it's a full time job for Laura. Of course Mark and their other sons help as well. Below is some video of the PICC line process.
*Note* Music will play for about two minutes before the video starts.


Daniel continues to have seizures on a regular basis up to three to four times a week. Laura gives him Valium if he has a grand mal for five minutes as soon as the medication is administered the seizure stops. They will see the surgeon on Thursday to check the incision and make the infection is clearing up adequately. Laura is planning also to meet with Daniel's neurologist to discuss other medical options.

Daniel is talking more. He continuously says, "Your welcome, bye bye have a good night." Laura laughed when she told me and said that he is repeating what the Walmart clerk says when they leave.

Please continue to pray for Mark, Laura, Daniel and the whole family as they continue Daniel's treatment at home.

Daniel Update

Laura came to church this morning while Mark stayed home with Daniel. He had another seizure early this morning, but Mark and Laura are handling it with grace and peace. This morning in Sunday School Laura testified to standing firm in Jesus. Daniel is their treasure and they are thankful that God has blessed their lives with him - as we all are.

More updates to come. Your continued prayers are appreciated!

Friday's Daniel Update

I just spoke with Laura (her phone was out of order yesterday) and she will be giving more of an update later today. They are on the way to the doctor's office with Daniel right now. He had another seizure very early yesterday morning and has broken out with hives from his new medication for seizures.

Laura wants to assure everyone that she and Mark are standing firm in the Lord regardless of what is going on around them and they greatly appreciate your ongoing love and prayers!

Thank you so much!

Daniel Needs Prayer

Please keep Daniel in your prayers. He had a grand mal seizure early this morning. The surgeon said that there was a 15 % chance that he could have more seizures after the surgery. Please pray... more info to come!

Pray for Daniel

I go to church with a wonderful family and their precious miracle baby (who is no longer a baby) will be having brain surgery on Friday, February 1 at 7am Eastern time. Daniel was born very pre-maturely at 22 weeks and has struggled with several disabilities one of which is the seizures he deals with quite frequently. Daniel couldn't have been born into a more loving family. Each family member has a special kindness they show to him. Daniel and his family are blessings to each other and everyone they meet.

Daniel's mom shared:
The surgery is called corpus callosotomy. This procedure is being perfomed in the hopes that it will help control seizures. There is no guarantee that this procedure will stop the seizures, but this is Daniel's best chance at helping him right now. If we do not help him, his condition can become worse.

This past Sunday his mom, Laura sang Bring the Rain as pictures of Daniel played on the screen. Many difficult situations have come their way, but they continue to stand firm in Jesus and encourage others to do the same.

Please join with me to pray for little Daniel and his family!

Thank You!

Bring the Rain by Mercy Me

I can count a million times People asking me how I Can praise You with all that I've gone through The question just amazes me Can circumstances possibly Change who I forever am in You

Maybe since my life was changed Long before these rainy days It's never really ever crossed my mind To turn my back on you, oh Lord My only shelter from the storm But instead I draw closer through these times

So I pray

Bring me joy, bring me peace Bring the chance to be free Bring me anything that brings You glory And I know there'll be days When this life brings me pain But if that's what it takes to praise You Jesus, bring the rain

I am Yours regardless of The dark clouds that may loom above Because You are much greater than my pain You who made a way for me By suffering Your destiny So tell me what's a little rain

So I pray

Bring me joy, bring me peace Bring the chance to be free Bring me anything that brings You glory And I know there'll be days When this life brings me pain But if that's what it takes to praise You Jesus, bring the rain

Holy, holy, holy Holy, holy, holy Is the Lord God Almighty Is the Lord God Almighty

*Update*
For surgery and recovery updates please go to the main page of the blog at Actions Speak Loudest or do a search from any page within this blog with the keywords Daniel and surgery. The search button is located on the upper left side of this page. Thanks again for your prayers and concern!