Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us . . . Hebrews 12:1

"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us . . . " Hebrews 12:1



Almost 18 years ago, life changed in an instant when Steven Sauder sustained a head injury after a car collision. Although there have been many difficulties, God's grace has been clearly evident. The past few years, Steven continued to decline, yet God gave him the strength to "never give up". On May 9, 2011, he reached the end of his journey.



Wednesday, May 4, 2011

We've pretty much determined that Steven has developed an allergy to heparin, which we've been using to flush the med line. I think that is what caused the massive swelling/sores last week, the extreme pain a few days ago, and the pain we again could not stop yesterday, even with continual morphine. So...we'll flush it with a saline solution instead, per doctor's ok.

We're trying (with Steven's ok) staying in bed and stopping the yogurt and meds (with the exception of morphine and dry-up drops). All of these measures will help with the secretions and choking, make him more comfortable, and lessen the suffering. Stopping the food completely will also hasten his body shutting down. Please pray for wisdom for both Steven and us in this his final journey. Thank you all so much for your prayers.

1 John 4:6 talks about learning to know God. The Amplified Version of the Bible explains learning to know God as...
progressively to perceive, recognize, and understand God


  • by observation (study the Word to observe Who God is)

  • and experience (life, suffering - feel the peace of His presence, listen to His voice, etc)

and to get an ever-clearer knowledge of Him...



  • His majesty, power, love, goodness, and holiness

  • His desires

  • His plan for the ages

Unitalicized own additions


The suffering that our heavenly Father has allowed in our lives has been an enabler in learning to know, love, and trust Him. This last leg of the journey is no exception.

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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    My Prayers continue.
    Love,
    Carol

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  2. MarciaMay 4, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Vicki, I am sorry I have not commented before. I just realized you sent a blog address and not an e-mail address. Our sincere prayers are with you. You both have fought a good battle, have been so faithful and such an example to all of us. We will pray that you make right decisions for him. Love you so much! Marcia

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  3. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Vicki--Just got notice of this blog. We have been praying for you guys and will continue to do so. We are thankful for God's constant presence and know that He is surrounding you all with His love. We love you!
    Tim & Susan

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  4. JillMay 4, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Dear Vicki, Hi. I am Ray & Marcia's daughter, Jill. I have heard about you and Steve for many years in my life. My parents told us about their visit with you a couple years ago. They came away so humbled and amazed at God's strength magnified through you! You and Steve are hero's of the faith! Your walk with the Lord is inspiring. Only God could give you both courage and strength and, even, joy in your circumstances. Praise God!

    Our prayers are with you!
    Jill (Bauer) Lehman

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