Yesterday and this morning were met with more emotion on the side of the family. We are so excited to hear that Jonathan qualifies for the rehab program at TGH and even more excited that his transition to that program would take place in the next 2 weeks we were told. Now, with that excitement comes great concern.
As we have with every move, we don't think Jonathan is ready just yet. This time that is more true than any other. With the set up at this particular rehab facility there will not be the option for family to stay with Jonathan over night. In fact, our only time to visit him will be from 4-8:30 every day. Because we have made an extreme effort for him to have at least one family member with him literally around the clock - that is a very big concern for us. That concern is also intertwined with another - he is still not in full understanding of his situation. We know that part of rehab is to aid in that, but that also comes with time. Our concern is that if he is moved before he is ready that it will set him back rather than improve the situation, that without understnaing he will become frustrated and more harm will be done than good. There are many other concerns, too many in fact to name them all, but our biggest is that we don't want him to think that he is alone, and we don't want him to digress instead of progress.
Ultimately, we KNOW that God is in control. We know that His thoughts are higher then ours, and that His plans we may never fully understand. Trust me, we get all of that, but he's our brother and son. We love him more than anything in the world. It's hard to trust physicians. Often times it seems we know more then they do. We know this isn't true, but the thought crosses our minds, and sometimes often when we see the care and the mistakes.
We are all in the process of learning now. For some of us it is patience, others it is kindness and compassion, but for all of us it is learning to fully trust the one who has the whole world, including ours, in His hands. Jonathan, nor this situation, is outside of His grasp. We know all of that, but the struggle to get it from head to heart is more difficult to process.
So, please be in prayer with us that , as with every situation, all would be done in God's perfect will and timing. That no doctor or even family member would stand in the way of what God designed. Pray that God would prepare Jonathan in mind, body and spirit for the next transition and that the family would be ready for it as well. Mom and dad are taking this one quite hard, so please be in prayer for them. We appreciate and covet your prayers. Please, don't stop.
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Isaiah 41:10 ...So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Love, Andres and Ellie
A cherokee prayer that may help you.
As I walk the trail of life
in the fear of the wind and rain,
grant O Great Spirit
that I may always walk
like a man
Please understand of what he is doing. he would bring harm or danger to his children. put your trust in him, for he is always good.
Jon will be tested, for his spirit is strong. his strength will also come. this is true. Always believe in the Great Spirit!!
With love from a friend, Dekoda :0}
2 Corinthians 4:6-18
For it is God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ...We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed...And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written "I believed and therefore I spoke" we also believe and therefore speak, knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with you. For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart...while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
You, your family, and Jonathan are always on my mind, in my heart, and in my prayers.
The sentence that stands out the most to me in this chapter:
For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.
The reason being, people that did not pray now do; people that did not believe now do and I believe it has "spread through the many".
God bless you Rebecca, without you here we would be left in the dark. Because of your posts, its almost like we can be there with Jonathan and cheer you and your family along every step of the way.
"We conquer by continuing"
Shawna
We are praying for you, Jonathan, and your family as well. We were saddened to hear about the personal tragedy, but very encouraged and PRAISING THE LORD for the many miracles that the Lord has performed. We are also looking forward to many more praises and testimonies of God's amazing love and grace that He has extended to you and your family.
We have sat here within the last few hours and read all of the postings that you, Rebecca, have posted. Barry and I have not only sat here and read, but also cried as we read the many answered prayers. Thanks so much for sharing the posts.
Even though we can't be there, we are with you all in heart and prayers. What a wonderful testimony your entire family has been. Once again Thanks for posting. We will continue to read the blog and most importantly pray.
With much heart felt love,
Rita and Barry Carpenter
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