Sunday, November 30, 2008

Sunday, November 30, 12:45 PM

He made it through his second surgery just fine. The doctors said that everything went perfectly. They were very happy with the results. They did wire his jaw shut as well as put in a plate in his chin and just above his lips. They are leaving the other broken bones and are confident they will heal on their own. Because they wired his jaw shut they had to do a tracheotomy. The doctors have said this is usually scary for most but we shouldn't be alarmed. It's not because ventilation has gotten worse or anything like that - simply, his mouth is shut now so they can't keep it down his throat. This is actually a better option for Jonathan since the tubes down his throat often give a gag reflux and irritate the throat. This is much more comfortable for Jonathan they've told us.

We're just so grateful. God has been so faithful. I was reminded of the story of Job. Certain things were allowed to happen to him, but God would not allow his life to be taken. . . we know that nothing is impossible with God and we are seeing that truth revealed each day. Continue to pray.

2 comments:

Jan said...

Dear Newman family,
We don't know each other, but our Father knows each of us. I share in your joy at the good reports, and the many miracles that God has done so far.

Dear Father, we thank you for what you are doing in the lives of this family. Your Word is true and your promises are good. We give you all the glory and praise for each milestone... each victory and each step back to wholeness.

Lord, be GLORIFIED in Jonathan's physical body. Be glorified in his mind, his soul and his spirit. Glorify your name through the healing of your son Jonathan. We thank you that your hand is upon him, and that through you, he will do mightily. Let his destiny in you be fulfilled.

Thank you, Lord, for your great mercy and love.

Many blessings to you all!

Anonymous said...

That's so good to hear. I been praying for you jonathan. keep up the recovery.

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