Wednesday 29 April 2009

Yes, now it was my turn again…

It was with great expectation that we drove up to Linköping again. Yesterday, Margareta – who is called Lillan in the family – called. She has taken over the responsibility after her brother, Per-Göran, of calling the hospital every day and speaking with the personnel to get the daily report on Håkan’s condition. When she called, she heard her brother, Håkan, say in the background, “Hi, Lillan.” Can you understand how she felt? We cried tears of joy. She called Per-Göran, and he also called the hospital and got to hear his brother Håkan’s voice.

Tuesday was a good day when Håkan rested from bathing and redressing his bandages, so Jakob and I drove up so we could meet Håkan a little more awake this time. Since it’s been decided who will renovate our house, I wanted Håkan to be involved in the whole process from the beginning.

Spring is the most beautiful time of the year to travel around Sweden. My mom and I, when she was living, used to take a trip in the car every year about this time. Now we follow the progress of spring as we make our regular trips between Uddevalla and Linköping. The wood anemone is the prettiest spring flower we have, and my thoughts turn at once to Håkan.

When Håkan was 19 years old, he met God very powerfully. Then he saw the wood anemone for the first time in his life. Håkan usually says that it was that spring that God created the wood anemone for the first time. But, of course, isn’t it so that the more I have of the Lord in my life, the more I see the beauty around me. I become one with God, the Creator, one with creation, and can be joyful over being one with creation, since the God of creation is my God, and I am His child. That is amazing!

When we arrived in the middle of Håkan’s physical therapy, I said, ”Hi, Håkan” and he answered, ”That is a voice I recognize.” When they had put him back in bed, Håkan took a break before they put the speaking valve back in again. We spoke about the floor plans for the second floor. It was so nice that Håkan could get involved in the plans for the house, before they start tearing down the walls and ceiling.

Håkan appreciated that part of the leadership of the church came to visit him on Monday and anointed him with oil. “Fantastic,” he said twice.

What a great feeling – it’s hard to find the words to describe how it feels to just stand there. I can’t get enough of looking at Håkan. He’s alive and getting better every day – such a difference after only a week. I’m completely filled with thanksgiving. Some parts of Håkan’s exterior might not look like they used to, but his character and spirit are the same. After all we’re going through now, we’ll surely grow even deeper.

We sang, talked, sang, read some Bible verses, prayed together, and Håkan was with us the whole time. I am so proud of my husband who is so calm, secure, and has such courage in this situation. Thank you, Lord!

The final word which Håkan sent with us was, ”I love you all!”

We continue to pray for Håkan. Thank you that you’re also with us in prayer.

God bless you!
Hugs,
Gunilla

Tuesday 28 April 2009

The fifty-sixth day

Yesterday, Harry, Anders, Grant and I visited Håkan.

The situation was still stable and Håkan had been bathed and redressed in the morning, so he was pretty tired and a little dazed from the anesthesia. He had even practiced standing up with the help of a tilting stretcher. Håkan can’t stand up on his own since he’s been lying down for such a long time, so he needs to start training the muscles which bear the body in a standing position. Except for his head, he’s lying completely wrapped in bandages, and the intensive care room is filled with apparatus and hoses. The beard is growing on his chin and he has sores on his head. Håkan still has a respirator, but every hour he gets to practice using the speaking valve, and then he breathes totally on his own and can speak. He has a special type of glasses which moisten his eyes, because it is somewhat difficult for him to close his eyes.

When we came in, he looked carefully at us to see who had come in. We shared a little about what had happened at home in the church and about all the greetings we had with us. We prayed for him and anointed him with oil. We sang praise songs and played the CD of “The Blessing” which the kids had recorded. Harry read Col. 3:1-4.

We expressed that we missed him and that we love him and pray for him. Then Håkan answered in English, “I can feel that.”

Håkan was a little irritated because he itched and it was warm with bandages all over his body.

When we left, he said, ”God bless you,” and lifted both arms as a little wave.

Afterward, one is so thankful to God that Håkan is alive and that the healing process is going so well. One also thinks that we must continue to pray because Håkan has a long way to go and the family still needs a lot of care and support.

Pray for:
- The healing of the back of Håkan’s head.
- His feet.
- That it won’t itch so much.
- Continued healing and that no infections set in.

Janne Sääf

Monday 27 April 2009

Surrender

Every morning since the 70’s, sometime between being asleep and awake, I’ve started the day with a prayer of surrender. “Lord, lead me day by day. I want to be in your will, even if it takes me through suffering. When my path appears long, I pray that You, Lord, time after time, lead me home, where You are…”

Somewhere there, I’ve woken up and continue with Psalm 23. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want…”

This is surrender, rest, security, thankfulness, prayer… After that Psalm, I am so filled by an inner strength, that I just know that the Lord will be with me, even this day, and by grace I will be lead by Him one more day of my life…what grace…

For many years, I’ve tried every day to help others and see their needs, and with God’s help, give something to the people I meet. In the position we’re in right now, I’m in a place of rest, and friends, siblings and other people get to surround us with their thoughts and prayers, so that we feel borne by God and all of you.

I want to thank you for the commitment you have to stand with us in this. Håkan is being paid back for all he’s spoken out about unity, and all the prayers he’s prayed for change. Now you are involved in serving with your prayers.

Josefina was with her dad this weekend, and she was the first to speak with him after a speaking valve had been attached to the tracheostomy tube in his neck. They chatted short periods both in Swedish and English. Josefina got to rub lotion on Håkan’s face and shoulders, which have healed so well.

She read Psalm 23 and Jesus’ final words to his disciples in John 14. “…Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid…” Josefina sang song after song and prayed the Lord’s Prayer, and Håkan prayed along throughout the prayer. When Josefina was going to leave, Håkan wanted them to put in the speaking valve again. Josefina asked him what he wanted to say. He answered, ”I love you” and ”Take care.” That was a good conclusion for Josefina’s weekend by her dad’s side.

On Monday, Janne, Anders, Grant and Harry will visit Håkan and take a bottle of oil with them. ”…You anoint my head with oil...” Then it’s my turn again…

Thanks… We’ll hear again… You’ll get a report after Monday’s visit.

God bless you!

Gunilla

Wednesday 22 April 2009

“It’s no secret that God hears prayer…”

Thank you, friends, that you have been with us during this time, and especially today during Håkan’s big surgery. Thank you!

The situation is calm and stable after a long day of surgery. Today, Håkan has burn wounds over 20% of his body, instead of the 80% it was in the beginning. It’s amazing that we are there now – it’s almost a little difficult to take in, but thank goodness, Håkan is there now. Thank you, Lord!!

The hospital staff did a super job today, and didn’t quit until everything they had planned was done. First they operated on the scalp and the back of the head, which were badly damaged in the fire. Previously, they had planed skin from Håkan’s thigh and cultivated it, so it was now ready to be used on his head and hands. The doctors were pleased with the operation. Thank you to all of the staff!!

On the back and feet, they took pigskin, which functions like a bandage. When Håkan’s real skin comes back, the pigskin will disappear, but in the mean time, it has acted as a protection for the skin. Even that operation went well. Thank God!

Now Håkan lies sleeping, and it will take time for him to wake up. On Saturday, they will change the bandages for the first time after the operation.

Our son, Jakob, was with Håkan for two days, and he sat at his father’s side a total of seven hours. He held his dad’s hand, and Håkan didn’t want to let go. They talked about all kinds of things, to the extent that Jakob could understand his lip movements. Håkan asked, among other things, if he had received any letters, to which Jakob answered, “Yes, Mom is taking care of them.” Håkan answered, “Good.”

When we got married in the Church of Joy in Kumla, on Midsummer’s Eve 34 years ago, and promised to love each other ”for better or for worse”, it was a joyous day. During the wedding feast at the Salvation Army later in the afternoon, when we were going to sing, Erik Lundqvist started the song, ”The trials we meet, we often don’t understand…” At that moment, at the wedding, it seemed a little strange, and everyone laughed…but now, after what has happened, we can say that this is the biggest trial we’ve gone through in all these 34 years, and in everything that happens, we see God’s loving care and His goodness to us. Thank you, Jesus!

Someone asked on the blog how it’s going with my arms and right hand. Yes, they have healed so well. I have new skin on my hands, arms and face. I am so thankful that the healing has gone so quickly. “My wounds have healed quickly.” Thank you, Lord!

On Wednesday, Anette and Miguel’s daughter, Roxana, will have surgery. They have found a tumor which can be the cause of her sickness, so please pray for this pastor’s family in Varberg also.

”It’s no secret that God hears prayer. He who wants to pray receives a glorious reward. Your sin He forgives, gives comfortable rest. It’s no secret that God hears prayer.”

Please pray for Håkan’s lungs and the continuation of his skin’s healing process. Thank you for your perseverance in prayer!

God bless you all!
Hugs,
Gunilla

Tuesday 21 April 2009

The fiftieth day

Report from the hospital

Today is the fiftieth day, and every day so far has been a step forward for Håkan. We are so thankful.

Håkan’s sister called me as usual at lunchtime, after she had spoken with the hospital. She said that today’s operations had gone well so far. They were still operating. They had transplanted skin from Håkan’s leg to his head and hands, and other skin to his back and feet. This was a big operation, but they wanted to do as much as possible at once, so they wouldn’t have to operate so many different times.

We’ll get another report later this afternoon, after the operation is finished.

We thank God for the capable staff, and pray that the fiftieth day will be a ”day of jubilee” for Håkan – the beginning of a new time, just like the year of jubilee was for the children of Israel.

- Pray for healing and new strength for Håkan after the operation.
- Pray that no infection sets in.

Janne Sääf

Monday 20 April 2009

An important appeal!!!

Dear friends in Uddevalla, Bohuslän, Dalsland, Värmland and the rest of Sweden...

Dear friends in Scandinavia…and all over Europe…

Friends all over the world…Africa, Asia, Australia and America…

An important appeal… Tomorrow, Tuesday, Håkan will be operated on. The surgeon will come in the morning and decide what they will operate on. It will be a tough day for Håkan. He’ll be under anesthesia, of course, but it’ll be very taxing for him anyway.

The areas that need surgery are his hands, feet, back and the crown of his head. Tomorrow they will decide where they will start and what is the most important. This will most likely be the largest operation for Håkan – they will operate as much as they can.

Jakob, our 20-year-old son, is with Håkan today and overnight. They’ve had a nice day together, and Håkan has had several clear moments.

After the operation, it’ll take time for Håkan to wake up.

On Friday, Mohammed, our 21-year-old son, will travel up to Håkan and be there a few days. Our 23-year-old daughter, Josefina, will go there on Saturday, and stay until Sunday. Pray also for all of our children, who are each, in their own way, present and giving their support in this situation.

”…Everything rests in my Father’s hands. Should I then, as a child, be alarmed, he who bears for me the heart of a father gives for each new day its due share of joy and pain, toil, rest and pleasure.”

We are so thankful for all who are with us, think about us, pray for us and are taking care of us. Thank you all old and new friends.

God bless you all!
Hugs,
Gunilla

Sunday 19 April 2009

Perseverance!!!

A word which we understand the meaning of in a deeper way now… We prefer to see quick results… Now we see small miracles, which lay a foundation for the next one…and then we need perseverance!

Håkan must be filled with perseverance in order to have the strength to carry on… One of the staff said, ”Håkan is a calm and secure person, and that helps him in this situation…” Thank you, God, for the security Håkan has in you…give him more of your perseverance.

Today, Sunday, they have changed Håkan’s bandages and looked at his wounds. Tomorrow, on rounds, they will decide what will be done this week – when the next operation will be. Pray for the right decision.

When our girls were there, Håkan mouthed, ”That my wounds will heal quickly…” He wants us to pray that his wounds will heal quickly. Thank you that you’re praying with perseverance…

Håkan’s eyes have become very dry, since he’s had them open the whole time, so last week they said they might need to sew them shut… We prayed, and now they say that Håkan shuts his eyes on his own, so they won’t need to sew them shut…nice. Thank you, Lord, for every little answer to prayer!

Dan and Lotta visited Håkan. They talked about when Peter healed the lame man, in the name of Jesus, and that Håkan will get his health back, but that it will take time, and every little step forward is a little miracle that, in the end…then we pray for perseverance!

”Lord, give me your perseverance, and let Håkan have some of it, so his soul and body can handle the perseverance his spirit has…”

Today the blessed report came again: ”It is calm and stable.” Every day I hear those words, my whole being relaxes, more and more. In those words, I gather strength for the next day, and then the same words come again…and again…then it is easier to live in perseverance!

Now the lists are finished, of everything in the attic and on the second floor, when we bought them, what they cost... It has taken time, but at the same time, it’s been part of the grieving process. Already the first night, as therapy, I started the lists. We have, of course, found quite a few things, which are now being cleaned up, but everything we had to throw away had to be listed, and I have been careful to be honest, so that I can live with a good conscience.

Last Thursday, when Janne and Ulla-Mi were with Håkan, they prayed together and Håkan followed along with a mouthed ”Amen” several times. At the end, he mouthed again, “Greetings”…so we send that greeting on to you all, from Håkan, a mouthed “GREETINGS”.

Thank you for caring, looking at the blog, thinking and praying for us, and that you stand with me in perseverance, so we can see that Håkan’s wounds will heal quickly…

God bless you all!
Many hugs
Gunilla

Thursday 16 April 2009

The forty-fifth day

Report from the hospital
The situation is still stable. Håkan has been given a new bed and mattress. He sat up a little yesterday and today. The operation on the top of his head went well and there hasn’t been any infection.

Wednesday 15 April 2009

To God be the glory

“To God be the glory, to God be the glory, to God be the glory, for the things He has done. With His blood He has saved me. With His power He has raised me. To God be the glory, for the things He has done.”

I sat alone in my little pink-lavender car. The sun was shining. Some coltsfoot lit up in the ditch… Now it’s spring. I prayed and thanked God for my life, that we are all living, that we all got out of the burning house… That all of the teenagers made it out without burns, that my wounds have healed so well, so quickly, that my face is normal again… “To God be the glory…”

“How can I say thanks for the things You have done for me, things so undeserved, yet You gave to prove Your love for me. The voices of a million angels could not express my gratitude. All that I am and ever hope to be, I owe it all to Thee. To God be the glory…”

My whole being was filled with such gratitude, love to the God who I have served my whole adult life. The tears just ran. He deserves the glory for everything, and He has everything in His hand, of that I’m sure. We belong to Him… ”To God be the glory…”

Håkan is lying there, in God’s hand. The doctors and staff are doing a fantastic job. He’s getting the best care he can get in Sweden. They said that Håkan has hard skin, and that is very good now. The infection is cured, because of the operation they did on the top of his head. And his back, which is starting to heal on its own… “To God be the glory…”

Håkan has a long road ahead of him, but day after day, we see small miracles…every little thing is proof of your love… When I stood by Håkan’s bed and sang, ”How can I say thanks…”, then I know he was with me in the song, ”To God be the glory…”

Stand with us and thank God for every little step forward – it makes room for the next little miracle to come. We “…call the things that are not, as though they were.” (Rom. 4:17)

God bless you!
With love,
Gunilla

Monday 13 April 2009

Easter Monday

On Easter Monday, the men on the road to Emmaus are the focus of attention – how they walked along and were so sad that they didn’t even recognize Jesus when he walked beside them. I shared that with Håkan today, and continued by saying that “You, Håkan, recognize Jesus; you recognize his voice.”

When we arrived at the hospital, they had bathed Håkan and changed his bandages. They had found a sore on the top of his head which was beginning to get infected and they decided to remove it, so Håkan was heavily sedated when we came.

We went in and talked to Håkan, told about Easter…the Passion Play…the record-breaking audience…the music corps from Tranås…the Easter morning service that was so powerful…and Skåpafors… Håkan moved his lips, but was too tired to answer…but he heard!

Just to be there, stand by Håkan’s bed, and just look at him, is so nice. His face is healing so well. Today, when they changed his bandages, they saw that even his back has patches that are healing on their own, even though Håkan is lying on his back. An answer to prayer…something to give thanks for!

We sang, song after song, and Håkan took it all in, we could see. Josefina sang a worship song which she had received in the middle of everything we’ve gone through as a family. I sang, “Turn your eyes upon Jesus…”, and told Håkan that the Salvation Army music corps had finished with that song when they played in Uddevalla’s square the day before Easter. When Josefina started singing, “We are standing on holy ground, and I know that there are angels all around…,” we could sense that the angels were there, around Håkan’s bed.

We, Jakob, Bella, Josefina, and I, sang ”The Blessing” together, around Håkan’s bed. The nurse said that all the patients should get to hear such a fine song…

Thank you, friends, for all support, prayer, flowers and gifts. Thank you for continuing to pray for Håkan.

God bless you all!
Gunilla

Sunday 12 April 2009

Resurrection power in the present!

JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN!
HE’S RISEN INDEED!

Happy Easter!
What a service we had at Fristaden today! Talk about resurrection power…You can really tell that there’s been a lot of prayer and fasting recently – the Spirit of God just comes. And what strong prophecies…Thank you, Jesus!

After the service we went to Skåpafors in Dalsland and I preached, instead of Håkan, on ”Resurrection power in the present!” It was my first real sermon after the fire, and it really felt right to be able to speak about the message of Easter, because that’s the power we’ve lived in, in a very special way, these past 40 days…Thank you, Jesus!

Today, the situation is calm and stable – the report comes from the hospital. Tomorrow, Jakob, Gabriella, Josefina, and I will go to Linköping. The staff will bathe and redress Håkan in the morning, so we can visit him a little later, in the afternoon.

Thank you for every prayer you pray for Håkan…

God bless you all!
Hugs,
Gunilla

Friday 10 April 2009

Delightful words… “The situation is calm and stable…”

What a difference from “The situation is stable, but critical…”

Mohammed has been with Dad 3 days in a row this week. He read the “guest book” – a book which everyone who visits Håkan can write in – for Håkan, so that he’d be aware of all the visits he had during the time he was sedated.

Mohammed said that Håkan was present, conscious, and could remember. When he was about to go, Håkan moved his lips and said, ”Greet the others.” Mohammed’s comment was, “This is going well. The face is healing well. Even I am proud of Håkan.”

The staff says that it is calm and stable. Håkan has bathed, and is redressed. He nods, but is tired after the redressing of his bandages. It’s healing well on his stomach and legs, and also his hands.

Yesterday, Johanna, Josefina and Rebecca were with Dad. They made good contact with him. There was so much Håkan wanted to say, but they understood most of it. He even wanted to go home with them – not bad.

Today, on Good Friday, Håkan has been able to taste soda water. They were going to give him a little tea, the English way. Now they will also reduce the medications, so it will be even easier to make contact.

This was the first time Håkan has missed the Passion Play in Uddevalla’s square. Today was a new audience record – about 2000 people – who watched as Jesus died and rose again, for the 7th year in a row. Cool!

When I told Håkan that Johanna would play Mary Magdalene again this year, he mouthed, ”Good.” I said, “This year you’ll have to pray for the Passion Play from here,” and Håkan nodded consciously. (See http://bohuslaningen.se/nyheter/uddevalla/1.436856, and click on the picture to see more pictures. See Johanna in picture number 3.)

Thank you that what Jesus did 2000 years ago, is giving strength, life, and health for Håkan, and all of us who need it, today…

”Jesus’ resurrection life in the present!”

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever…” Heb.13:8

Thank you for being there, and standing with us in prayer for Håkan. We wish you all a really good and happy Easter!

God bless you all!

Hugs,
Gunilla

Thursday 9 April 2009

The thirty-eighth day

Report from the hospital

The situation is still stable. Håkan is conscious and can respond with nods when spoken to. They’ve had him sitting up in bed to get his lungs going, although he will continue to have a respirator for awhile. The respirator makes it so he can’t talk. The skin is healing well on his legs and stomach, but not so well on his back, which he’s been lying on.

Pray for:
- The lungs to function.
- The healing of his back.

”Jesus, we thank you that your resurrection power is at work in Håkan, and that he can feel your presence in those times when he is awake.”

Janne Sääf

Wednesday 8 April 2009

Please comment or send greetings!

Hi friends,

Just made a change in the blog settings to make it easier for you to send comments or greetings. Sorry I didn't figure this out earlier! If you're new to blogging (as I am), here are some instructions:

At the end of the post (blog entry) you want to comment on, click on the line which says, for example, "5 comments" (or some other number). Scroll down past the comments (reading as you go) to the empty box under "Post a comment". Write your message in the box, preferably including your name and where you're from. In the scroll bar after "Comment as:" (where it says, “Select profile…”, scroll down to and select "Anonymous" (if none of the other identities fit). Then click on "Post comment". When the “Word verification” box comes up, type the word you see in the box below it and click on “Finish”. (Sorry about the extra step, but it helps us avoid blog spam – yes, even blogs can get spam!) Then click on “Home” to go back to the blog.

Gunilla loves reading your comments, and we believe Håkan will also, when he's able. So, let them know you're there!

Thanks!

Jan

Tuesday 7 April 2009

Håkan’s new phase...

Makes it possible for the doctors to say, “The situation is calm and stable. He is healing very well, so we determine day by day when we will operate the next time.”…Thank you for answered prayer!

Håkan’s new phase...

Makes it possible for him to be more awake. Yesterday and today, our son, Mohammed, was with Håkan; he’ll visit again tomorrow. They spoke about “good friends in Kenya”. Håkan smiled, with open eyes, and wanted to join in the conversation.

Håkan’s new phase...

Makes it possible for us to relax more, and in a deeper way, rejoice over life and the future…Thank you for answered prayer!

Earlier, we were just thankful that we had all come out of the house, filled with wonder over the fact that we’d all survived. Now we see the faith we’ve had the whole time – that Håkan will pull through this – be fulfilled more and more.

”Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Heb. 11:1

Håkan’s new phase...

Makes it possible for the doctor to speak with Håkan today, say that the abdomen is healing well, that they are proud of him. The doctor asked Håkan if he’d heard the conversation between him and Mohammed, and Håkan answered, “Yes.” The doctor leaned over Håkan and asked if he could see him, and Håkan answered, “Yes.” Thank you, Lord!

Håkan’s new phase...

Makes it possible for us all to rejoice over answered prayer. Thank you for continuing to stand with us in Håkan’s healing process…The promise: that his “wounds will be quickly healed.”

God bless you all!

Hugs,
Gunilla

Monday 6 April 2009

My brave soldier

Before the fire, Håkan and I had talked about making a trip to Stockholm with our teenagers around Easter vacation.

Now we’ve made the trip, via Linköping to visit Håkan, and on to the capital city. We stayed at Lännersta, and visited our old friends, Inga and Bert and their family.

Stockholm was at its best – the first real spring day, sunny and warm. We parked the car by the palace and went bargain-hunting for clothes. After dinner, I took the car and made a nostalgic trip to Östermalm and Djurgården.

Now it’s Sunday and we have an appointment to see Håkan in the afternoon. There he lies, my brave soldier, awake and waiting for us.

When Daniel talks about the apartment the guys have received, Håkan turns his head toward Daniel…what a feeling…

When Amelie speaks about our new home, her nice room and Bella’s room, Håkan is present and listens. He takes everything in and nods with his head.

When I tell Håkan that the house is still standing and will be renovated, he smiles. When I say that we’ve found our rings, then we read on his lips, “Where?” “In our bedroom,” then he smiles again.

We read Psalm 23 ”The Lord is my shepherd” together and pray… I look at Håkan and say, “I love you” and on his lips we can read his answer, “I love you too.”…what a feeling…

”You are my brave soldier, you are stubborn, have patience like no other; if there’s anyone who can handle this, it’s you.” And the brave soldier looks at me and smiles…

Amelie, Bella, Daniel and I were so thankful for this trip, and the high point of it was getting to meet our brave soldier.

Håkan has really gone into a new phase, so stand with us and thank God for that, and that his wounds will continue to heal quickly.

Thanks for all your prayers!!
God bless you!!

We’ll meet in prayer for Håkan…my brave soldier…

Hugs,
Gunilla

Friday 3 April 2009

Friday’s report

Yesterday we drove to Jönköping, so we could easily go on to Linköping this morning. We got to the hospital just in time to meet Marie, the counselor for the burn unit where Håkan is.

We – Jakob, Amelie, Gabriella, Daniel and I – had a nice, long conversation with Marie, before we were shown a room like Håkan’s. Nurse Agneta also spoke with us, more about the pathological picture.

Håkan was sedated again, since they were going to operate on him. We got to go in and see Håkan through the window. Amelie and I went first; we stood and cried together.

Jakob, Bella and Daniel went to the window together, and looked into the room where their dad was lying. That was enough for us today.

Tomorrow Håkan’s brother, PG, and his wife, and Håkan’s sister, Margareta, will drive up to see Håkan.

On Sunday it is our turn again. Then he should be more awake, and the kids will be more prepared to go in and see their dad.

The situation is stable. Håkan has gone into a new phase, as they say, so now if he can just keep free from infections, it’ll get better and better, day after day, but he has a long way to go, so please stand with us in prayer.

Thank you for all support…

God bless you!!

Hugs
Gunilla

Thursday 2 April 2009

The thirty-first day

Report from the hospital

Håkan’s condition is still stable. He has no fever, but the infection has increased slightly, so they are looking for the cause. They have turned down the respirator a little more, so Håkan can breathe more on his own. Today they have brushed his teeth.

- Pray that they find the cause for the infection.
- Pray for all the inner organs – heart, lungs, etc. – that they would all function normally.
- Pray for Håkan’s hands, that they receive the right treatment.

Tomorrow, Gunilla and some of the family members will travel up to the hospital. So far, only the family is allowed to visit Håkan. Write a note on the blog that Håkan can read later.

Janne Sääf

Wednesday 1 April 2009

It’s Wednesday morning…

Now things are happening…

We’ve moved into our nice, new apartment, in the middle of Uddevalla, very near to Fristaden… A big THANKS to all who helped decorate our new home…THANK YOU…THANK YOU…

A big THANKS for the piano, which we received yesterday, from the Pentecostal Church’s Second Hand…THANK YOU. Bella plays the piano every day and soon I can also play again. I have completely new skin on my right hand. It is healing quickly…THANK YOU, LORD…

Talk about unity in practice! I think all of the churches have contributed to helping us in some way…THANK YOU all you brothers and sisters…

Imagine when we share all of this with Håkan…

Today we’ll get a one-bedroom apartment in the same building for our boys, Jakob and Daniel, but we’ll have the home and fellowship together, of course…THANK YOU insurance company…

Yesterday, Tuesday, Rebecca and Islevy, our oldest girls, together with Håkan’s sister, Margareta, visited Håkan in Linköping. He was tired after all physical therapy, but they were able to get a response from him…THANK YOU, LORD…

Now things are happening…

The operation was cancelled today. There will be a regular redressing of bandages instead, since the wounds are healing so well, so they want to wait and see…THANK YOU…

THANK YOU, LORD…for answering our prayers…
THANK YOU, LORD…for continuing the healing process…
THANK YOU, LORD…for ministering to all who are standing with us…

God bless you all!!
We’ll meet in prayer for Håkan!
All my love,
Gunilla