Ethan is Out of Surgery!
Today Ethan had surgery to place new skin grafts on portions of his face and ears. He has come through the surgery and is doing very well. His chest congestion seems to be better today and he is not coughing as much. Praise God! After being in recovery for a time he was able to wake up and talk with everyone. He is not on a ventilator and is breathing well on his own. It was a very, very long day for both Ethan and Sara and after what I pray will be a good nights rest for them, I hope to be able to give you more information about his progress. Thank you for your faithfulness to prayer. Scripture says that the prayers of the saints are like sweet incense rising up to heaven. A pleasure for our God to hear, and an amazing gift to Sara and Ethan.
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Dear Sara and Ethan,
Words cannot begin to describe the love that we have for you both. Word had spread so quickly from Nashville to Del Ray Street in Thousand Oaks. All your old neighbors are praying deeply for the success of the surgeries and to see both of you back here again soon. We promise to dedicate our next block party to you both and Ethan will be the Grand Marshall of the street. We pray that God sends quick healing your way and that the Doctors are able to help relieve some of the pain so that Ethan can start smiling again. Sara you are an amazing mother and God truely has his hand in your life. You have demonstrated your love for Ethan from the time you brought him home and you have taught alot of us how to be the type of mother that God has intended all of us to be. Thank you both for spreading your love to us and the old neighborhood. We look forward to hearing what happens next and we look forward to seeing you soon. We love you.
Your old neighbors and friends,
Rick, Lynn, Mandy, Courtney, Danielle and of course Baylee Maina
Hello lovely cousins. I think this website is fabulous. It is great to be able to keep informed without the bog down of a zillion phone calls. I have been thinking of the two of you constantly. I am relieved to hear Ethan is out of surgery with positive results. Sara, your strength is incredible- know your family & friends love you both so much. I am greatful I will get to spend some time with you soon. Lots of love & prayers, Jodi
Sara:
We are so sorry to hear about the events that have taken place. Please know that you and Ethan have been in our thoughts and prayers everyday! We pray that Ethan is spared from pain and given the strength for a speedy recovery. We know that with all your love pouring out to Ethan that you also give him the strength that is needed at this time. We will continue to follow Ethan's surgeries and progress. Thank you for keeping us all informed on little Ethan.
All our love, Ron, Marilyn, Ryan, Hilary and Zachary
Sara,
May you find some comfort with the people who are loving on you and Ethan. I pray daily for God to lift the pain in your heart and the pain that Ethan indures.
God will give you the strength you never thought you would have.
Being a mom is a gift and Ethan is so blessed to have you as his mother.
I love you cousin, Big bear hug
Jill
Dear Ethan, and Ethan's family,
We just wanted to let you know that ever since we heard your story, my 3 year old daughter and I have been praying for you and your family, doctor's, and your recovery, every day. We don't know you, but believe that God does, and can help you in your time of need. We look forward to God's miracles being unfolded in your lives.
Love, Natalie & Alanna (Orange County, California)
Dear Sara,
From the moment we heard about Ethan we have been praying and holding good thoughts for the two of you. We feel for you so very much and can't even imagine how hard its been for you. The strength and true faith you've displayed is incredible and is admired by everyone.
You are deeply missed at school and the moment both of you return, we will consider it a blessing to us all.
Your friends,
Carolee, John and Nancy Leighton
Dear Ethan,
I'm really sorry this happened. I hope you feel better very, very soon. I am praying very hard and I wish that God puts angels all around you.
All God's Children Say, Amen
Nancy Leighton
Ethan and Sara, I'm sending positive healing energy your way. Positive energy by all these wonderful people will help Ethan heal much faster and give Sara the energy she needs to get through this....
Sara, you can call me for anything at anytime! You have my number...I'm here.
Love from your friends Jill and Persephone
Praise God that surgery went well. Ashley and Christian are praying every night. We know our Lord and Savior is so powerfull that He can do amazing things. We miss you and are thinking of you daily.
Sara,
...still thinking about our conversation about how Ethan's outside body is changing and will not be the same but how the spirit of Ethan, inside the body, is still there and IS THE SAME! That's him! That's the Ethan we know!
...only now, his spirit is growing stronger, wiser, with a deeper sense of what life truly is!
I. Jim said
Dear Sara And Ethan
Andrew, Allison and I heard about the accident through a prayer chain at Calvary and immediately and constantly have been praying for both of you-for healing and comfort for Ethan-for strength and Gods understanding for Sara. I, personally, can only see Ethan one way-smiling and laughing while I push him on the swing set. If God grants me one wish in all this, it's that I can do that with him again. Our love and support are with both of you always, Andrew, Allison and Jim Haas
Dear Sara and Ethan:
I am so happy to hear all the good news, after the surgery. God is working!!! He listen our prayers.
There is so many people praying that all this blessing will bring happiness and health.
I was praying for Ethan and You yesterday night and I would like to share this with you:
"Why?" We don't always know why God allows certain things, but we do know that on many occasions God has used hard moments to bring someone to himself.
The minute we put our faith in Jesus Christ, He is in control of all our circumstances. Nothing can get through to us without going through His filter of love.
Though we may not always understand our trials and sufferings,we can fall back on God's promises to us. We Know that He loves us and has given us eternal life (see John 3:16); That His thoughts towards us are good and not evil; that he gave us a future and hope (see Jeremiah 29:11); and that he will never us or forsake us (see Hebrews 13:5).
On that final day when we stand face to face with God, He will answer all our questions. But when unexplained suffering comes our way, we can fall back on His many promises and rest assured that all things will work out for our good (see Romans 8:28)
Dear Ethan,
You are doing amazing. I pray you keep up your strength to get better and come home soon. Love to mommy.
Ms.Brook
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