9:05pm:
We were just able see John in the ICU. At first glance he's not as swollen as I thought and had his head wrapped. Jamie, Caren and I reached out to hold his hand, legs and arms which made him slowly open his eyes (squinting through his swollen eyes). He was able to squeeze our hands and move his arms and legs. He then by the grace of God was able to say all of our names!
We didn't want to stay long and right as we are leaving we got a sign that "John" (and his personality) is going to be ok. He said "So has my hair grown back yet?" (sort of an inside joke) - which was everything we could have asked for.
What a rollercoaster day. Thank you, thank you, thank you from all of us. Your prayers for strength WERE felt!
Praise and thank God for watching over John, for guiding Dr. Greggory, for giving us strength, and for allowing John to live and see more days on this earth.
Now the long road to recovery...
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That is fantastic! Give him our best.
ReplyDeleteAmen! We will continue to pray for healing and for strength and peace for you all! Chris & Sarah Ashbach
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic news. He's strong willed. Though the road to recovery will be a tough and frustrating one, he has alot of people praying for him. We wish him well.
ReplyDeleteYea!!! The Lord answers prayer. Thank you so very much for sharing and for keeping us all well updated throughout the day. Angie Anderson
ReplyDeletePraise God for His faithfulness! Thank you for the updates- it was great to track the day with you. Julie Poucher
ReplyDeletePraise God and I pray John's testimony will bring glory and honor to God.
ReplyDeleteGod is so amazing and at these times are when we feel HIS presence to most. Please know that you are being prayed for continually. Thank you for the blog and your faithfulness to keep everyone updated. God Bless you both as the recovery begins! AMEN
ReplyDeleteGod is great! We will continue to keep John in our prayers. What wonderful news. Lori and Ron
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesus!!
ReplyDeleteHallelujah!! God is good! We will continue to pray for a complete healing! Love you!
ReplyDeleteWayne & Barbara Leonard
It is overwhelming to see our magnificent & loving God respond specifically to hours of prayer and gallons of tears. Lynn and I continue to pray for recovery and support.
ReplyDeleteAl & Lynn Wetzel
Praise God!! Been checking the blog often and appreciate the updates:) Will continue to pray! Caren - I am thinking of you and John constantly
ReplyDeleteLove, Carolyn