Thursday, January 15, 3:10 PM

Last night was an answer to prayer - Jonathan rested. It wasn't the entire night, but he got a good solid 4 hours in a row, and then another 2 much later in the early morning hours. He and I had some good talks last night, and he wanted constant hugs. He gets in those moods every now and again and I am always more than happy to oblige. I told him I'd give him a hug whenever he wanted one. So, for 5 minutes after each hug he'd ask for another :) Sweet moments to cherish for sure.

Today I haven't heard any bad reports. Mom came and relieved me this morning so that I could come into work today. We did hear some good news in fact. Dad spoke with the doctor yesterday that is over the rehab facility there. He said that they are waiting to move Jonathan until he can get his own room and that he can possibly work it out for one designated person to stay over night - at least until Jonathan is able to comprehend the situation and do some things on his own. A dear friend of the family emailed me, Thanks Leslie, and told us to start having Jonathan do some things on his own whenever possible. So, we are trying. He's getting frustrated, but that comes with the process. One of our main concerns is that we don't want to leave him alone until we are confident that he knows how to use the nurse call button and respond accordingly when needed. That is a huge deal. Right now, with family in there 24/7 with him, we will call for the nurse and at times it takes 2 or 3 calls and 45 minutes later before a nurse enters the room to take care of the current need. So, of course, in Jonathan's current state , with no one there with him, that would be unthinkable. So, we are so grateful that God is working this out. Please continue to pray that all would follow through and that someone would be able to stay with Jonathan it is no longer necessary.

We are also asking to pray for Jonathan's spirit. Yesterday was a particularly down day. He has moments now and again that are proof of the lies that the enemy has been telling him. We are sincerely and earnestly praying against such things. The enemy knows when and where we are at out weakest. So, as you pray for his body, please pray for his mind and his spirit. That the lies that the enemy tries to tell Jonathan would be overshadowed with the truth the Lord is telling him ever so gently. We know, " our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. " So, join us as we pray accordingly.