She is HOME! I know this is great news, Ky said she was eating from a bottle and doing very well...better than the Dr. expected. She has been gaining 1/2 to 1 ounce a day which is really good. We need to keep praying for her cardiovascular system to grow and keep up with the demand of her growing body as they prepare for surgery in another 5 months. Ky is very grateful for all the prayers and thoughts. Keep it up and we are excited about what God has done so far.
Thanks,
Kris
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Back in the Saddle
Went for a ride this morning at 5:30 am. I hate getting back in shape, I also hate the fact that I have been off the wagon for so long. Hopefully I will start the climb back on the wagon and get in shape for the summer but more importantly for life. I ran yesterday and rode today tomorrow I will take a little time to recover and Friday I will ride again. Now if I can just stay off of the sweets.
K
K
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
What the Hell
Okay so I got your attention with the title and now you are going to start reading and have that reaction to this little entry. Oh well guess that is the chance I take for having a catchy title.
I heard a podcast talking about hell, I guess there are two camps (there are probably thousands actually) but two that are sort of opposites. Both use scripture even some of the same scriptures to make their case. On one side is the there is no such thing as hell as we have been taught in the bible camp. Basically "ultimate reconciliation" saying if God is love how could he live with himself by torturing us for eternity. Basically they would believe that there may be a hell but it is more of a temporary or that God will redeem them from that place. On the other side there is the classic hellfire and brimstone believers who almost need an angry God. A God who damn right you will burn and be tortured for eternity. So which is it? Maybe a better question, WHO CARES! No one has been there and people can back up their stuff and you can look at the same verse and have each side tell you what it means. I guess I have less time than they do, because I don't have time to worry about that. No one has been to hell so no one really knows and does it matter? It may be somewhat important, but I run away from the arrogance of saying I have all of anything figured out. I am learning and I want to learn...how to hear Jesus, how to follow the Holy Spirit in my life, how the Father's love fits with his judgment....
On another front I heard a guy just ranting about the prosperity gospel...if you believe in Jesus everything will go great for you and yours, you will get riches, your pig won't die, well won't run dry etc. Disgustingly this is presented in some third world countries! So you go to the poorest place on earth tell them believing in Jesus will prosper them...of course they believe! But not because they know Jesus loves them. It is awful to manipulate people in this way. Again on the other hand you have the scare the hell out of people gospel believe because if you don't YOU WILL DIE FOREVER! What a reason to believe, again not the loving relationship that Father invites us into.
I find myself being less extreme (sounds crazy but spiritually) and more gracious, that includes gracious to God to allow Him to be God and to allow Him room to rescue people from hell or not. He is God I am not, and I just want to learn what it looks like to walk with him daily. I feel like right now I am fumbling around a lot, but I also feel as though I am headed in the right direction.
K
I heard a podcast talking about hell, I guess there are two camps (there are probably thousands actually) but two that are sort of opposites. Both use scripture even some of the same scriptures to make their case. On one side is the there is no such thing as hell as we have been taught in the bible camp. Basically "ultimate reconciliation" saying if God is love how could he live with himself by torturing us for eternity. Basically they would believe that there may be a hell but it is more of a temporary or that God will redeem them from that place. On the other side there is the classic hellfire and brimstone believers who almost need an angry God. A God who damn right you will burn and be tortured for eternity. So which is it? Maybe a better question, WHO CARES! No one has been there and people can back up their stuff and you can look at the same verse and have each side tell you what it means. I guess I have less time than they do, because I don't have time to worry about that. No one has been to hell so no one really knows and does it matter? It may be somewhat important, but I run away from the arrogance of saying I have all of anything figured out. I am learning and I want to learn...how to hear Jesus, how to follow the Holy Spirit in my life, how the Father's love fits with his judgment....
On another front I heard a guy just ranting about the prosperity gospel...if you believe in Jesus everything will go great for you and yours, you will get riches, your pig won't die, well won't run dry etc. Disgustingly this is presented in some third world countries! So you go to the poorest place on earth tell them believing in Jesus will prosper them...of course they believe! But not because they know Jesus loves them. It is awful to manipulate people in this way. Again on the other hand you have the scare the hell out of people gospel believe because if you don't YOU WILL DIE FOREVER! What a reason to believe, again not the loving relationship that Father invites us into.
I find myself being less extreme (sounds crazy but spiritually) and more gracious, that includes gracious to God to allow Him to be God and to allow Him room to rescue people from hell or not. He is God I am not, and I just want to learn what it looks like to walk with him daily. I feel like right now I am fumbling around a lot, but I also feel as though I am headed in the right direction.
K
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Latest on Kali Kiger
Ky called me today to share some good news. The Docs were first of all amazed that Kali was doing so well. I think they honestly didn't think she would be doing this well, nothing short of a miracle really. They did and upper GI and she has all of her organs, spleen, stomach and everything else and they all seem to be functioning fine. They aren't where they are supposed to be, but that is still good news because they are working. Her heart and lungs are doing as good as they expected. The Docs think that she may go home in a couple of weeks. She needs to start eating, she tries but Ky said he thinks it is a matter of time her throat is sore when she swallows and she is still recovering from major surgery.
Be praying for her because the next big surgery is actually 6 months out, but Ky said that it is important that as she grows her heart and lungs and blood vessels keep up. I guess it is like the body grows and increases demand and the heart, lungs and vessels have to increase the supply. If that doesn't happen then the Docs said there isn't much they can do for her. Obviously that would be tough. Ky wanted me to make sure and thank everyone for their prayers and thoughts. He is positive that is what has brought them this far so continue to be thinking and praying for the Kigers.
Kris
Be praying for her because the next big surgery is actually 6 months out, but Ky said that it is important that as she grows her heart and lungs and blood vessels keep up. I guess it is like the body grows and increases demand and the heart, lungs and vessels have to increase the supply. If that doesn't happen then the Docs said there isn't much they can do for her. Obviously that would be tough. Ky wanted me to make sure and thank everyone for their prayers and thoughts. He is positive that is what has brought them this far so continue to be thinking and praying for the Kigers.
Kris
Monday, May 11, 2009
Kali Kiger
Ky called today and said that Kali is off the ventilator breathing on her own! This is great news. Pray that she begins to eat next. She can nurse but still isn't getting anything. Also we can be praying for the next surgery, it will scheduled for 3 months from now. Hug your babies and say a prayer for Ky, Theresa and Kali.
Kris
Kris
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Whew!
It has been a busy run lately. I have been working a lot on remodeling a house here on camp that we also moved into last weekend (at least partially anyway). We have had volunteers on camp so that has kept me working as well. So after 2 1/2 weeks or so without a day off I am toast. I am taking it easy today (or at least trying) and I hope that helps me get refreshed for more. I think I am going on a mountain bike ride and am taking lunch to the kids...ahhhh! A little relaxation is good for the body, mind and soul.
K
K
Kali Kiger
Just want to send out the latest on Ky and Theresa Kiger's baby Kali. Monday they closed her chest and her one chambered heart is functioning as expected for the most part. They have been working to wean her off of the ventilator and we need to be praying that she will begin to breathe on her own. It has been a hectic for the Kiger's, but it seems as though Kali is stabilizing a bit. Continue to pray for them to have strength and wisdom and for Kali's health. Ky also says thanks to everyone who has been praying it is what has gotten them through.
K
K
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