Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Wednesday, December 31, 8:50 AM

This morning brings much praise and thankfulness. Last night we finally had a great nurse. She was very attentive, not once late with his medication, easy to find, did whatever i asked her to do and without an attitude, did more than i asked, and was very sweet and gentle with him. Before this whole situation i suppose i was naive to think that in order to be a nurse you must be extremely caring, warm and gentle. That theory has been proven wrong many times unfortunately, but last night God answered our prayers and gave Jonathan a nurse that truly took care of him.

He was pretty restless most of the night. Around 4:45 this morning i figured I'd try something new and started to massage his left foot. He seemed to enjoy it, then pushed away. I waited and tried again. That time he loved it. His heart rate soared down near 20 points immediately and after 10-15 minutes he fell into such a deep sleep. I was thrilled that I had figured a way to help him relax and finally rest. I seriously almost started crying. It's difficult to see someone you love so uncomfortable. You try a million things to ease their minds and bodies, but nothing seems to work. I was thrilled when he finally was resting, but it wasn't a half an hour later that the nurse had to come and interrupt his sleep. So, again, after she was done he was kicking his feet around and moving all over the place. So, i tried the foot massage again and this time it was instant - he was out again. I am praying that this little trick will continuously help.

They informed us yesterday that possibly today Jonathan would get the wires off of his jaw. If not today, then at the end of this week. We're all looking forward to that, and I'm sure he'll be so relieved! In other good news, he is using his left arm a lot more. Just yesterday he was reaching for the trach with his left arm and even trying to bring his left leg up so he could reach with his arm to pull the blood pressure cuff off. It's good that he's doing all of that. It's good in the sense that he realizes that it's uncomfortable and that he's aware of the location of specific things. Yesterday it was so sweet. . . i took his hands out of restraints so he could move around for a bit and he kind of just explored his body, making sure that everything was there, and once he realized that it was he just folded his hands one on top of the other and rested for a bit. It's amazing the things we take for granted. Once he knew he was all there - he could rest, even if only for a little while.

Please continue to pray for him to fully wake up, to become aware and to fully comprehend and understand. Neurologically we are praying that he would be whole. That his mind would function at it's full capacity, that there would be no lapse or lack there. We are praying that both of his eyes would be repaired and that both would have their full sight. We are praying for God to restore him completely, and that where he is lacking God would complete and make whole again. Please, join us in these prayers. This is the present need. Everything else is healing just fine. All the surgeries have been done other than minor ones later on. All of his life support medications and machines have been terminated and his body is working as it should. Now, his mind is the thing we're praying for - that he would truly have the mind of Christ - whole and complete. Thank you so much for all your prayers. We know that God is hearing us all, and we will not stop until it is done.

6 comments:

Miss Nita Marie said...

Wow thats amazing! I'm happy you found something to calm him down you are awesome! As always im still praying for the whole family! Have a Happy New Year! Much love and Blessings

Stacy Leonard said...

As I see by your comments that jonathan is improving day by day, so i have no doubts, god will heal his mind and make jonathan the man god wants him to be, and what jonathan wants to be. He is definitely a voice from god showing just exactly how awesome our god is and the miracles he delivers to us daily. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our lives , that we forget all the blessing our lord does for us. Jonathan is living proof that our angels are amongst us protecting us sent from our lord, and that god is real.....
Jonathan and his family are in my prayers and thoughts and i wish you a Happy New Year and know with jonathan improving, 2009 will be a great year for him. Thank you again lord for your constant care and healing over jonathan and thank you for loving us as much as you do...............

Anonymous said...

well good morning Rebecca, I know you had a long night, I know you have had many long nights and would like to thank you for all that. Not only have you comforted Jonathan, but you have been a comforter for me , friends and family and I truly do appreciate that. You have been a strong little sister, Its not until this morning I waked up and realized you told me last night today possibly Jonathan will go into the New Years with out his wires and I began to cry with praise. God does answer prayers and has truly been amazing in Jonathan, well hopefully I will see you later tonight.. Take care

Love you,
JOsie
aka poop

Valentin said...

Know that we Love you and miss you all!! May the Grace and the Love of our Lord-Jesus Christ be with you always!! You are in our thoughts and prayers..We love you,
Andres and Ellie!!!

Anonymous said...

Sue and I are believing for tremendous strides in recovery the early part of this New Year. May the New Year bring the total answer to you prayers for Jonathan.

Eldon & Sue Brown

Esdra Richardson said...

I am happy to hear that there is something that helps him feel more at peace. My prayers have a reserved spot for Jonathan and a speedy recovery. I also pray that you all continue to have faith and be strong in this trying time. The Jonathan we know is a fighter, so I am sure it will only be a matter of time before he is up and about making us all smile again.

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