Tuesday, January 13, 10:00 AM

Jonathan had a great day yesterday. He slept a lot, was very lucid most of the day, and worked great with the physical therapist. When i got back to the hospital, right after work, he told me briefly about his "workout". He enjoyed it very much!

Unfortunately, after a great day came another difficult night. He was very restless, and as my parents stayed with him, there was very little they could do to calm him. That seems to be the way it happens - he has a good night and good day and then for the next 2 or three he is very anxious and restless. Please pray that pattern would break, and he would find peace and rest. His body is so much in need of it. His heart rate escalates tremendously, near 3 times what it should be, when he gets that way. He wants to get up, get out, and no other answer will suffice. We know that this is the spirit that will drive him to do well in rehab. We know that God has given him that determination and will to fight. We are ever so grateful for that. He will need it, but as Ecclesiastes 3 says - there is a time and a season for everything. Currently, in this season, his body needs rest so that it can stabilize and normalize. So, please be praying that would take place.

We've had some interesting conversations with Jonathan. At times he knows us all by name and wants hugs and kisses and to know we're near. Other times I am his nurse whose name is Jennifer or a police officer that he needs attention from. Dad is sometimes referred to as Mister. Dad doesn't like that too much and reminds him that he is in fact his father. Jonathan often gets stories mixed up with others, but at times is so right on point it's amazing. Yesterday he told the nurse all about his truck, to the detail of the custom door handles and flames. Certain things and certain times bring clarity. We ask that all would pray for constant clarity of mind. We understand the effects that some of the drugs have on ones mind, but still we ask you to pray for this need as well.

We know God is working. We see it everyday. We thank you for your prayers. Jonathan has been reminded daily, often many times throughout, that he is very loved. Not just by his family, although we love him more than life, but also by all of you that are reading and praying and sending your love his way. I can't wait til he can read all the comments, emails and cards that have been sent. I know he'll be amazed.