Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Wednesday, April 8, 9:15 AM

It seems these updates are getting less and less frequent. I'll try to pick it up, but truly - the days seem just to run together most of the time. Yesterday, Jonathan had an appointment with a opthamologist. He is a specialist in this field, and very thorough in his exam according to my mom. He informed Jonathan and my parents, as the other doctor had, that there is severe nerve damage in his right eye and that his sight would not get any better or any worse. I'm not sure how it could get worse as he has no sight whatsoever. He can't see shadows or light of any sort. He also said that the vision in his left eye is not great, but most of it could be corrected with prescription glasses or contact. So, we'll move in that direction very soon. Of course, the confirmation of that news was hard to take. Jonathan of course doesn't express it in emotions of sadness, but we knew it was hard for him to handle - as it would be for anyone. Of course, we are believing that he will be healed - no doubt about that! This is simply another way for God to show up and show off. It's just dealing with the process until then that at times gets to be a lot.

There's a lot of waiting these days for Jonathan. Each doctor's appointment seems like an eternity to him spent waiting in the waiting room, finally called in the back only to wait some more, waiting for his body to heal, waiting for life to resume "normalcy", etc. There must be some connection with patience and being a patient! He's having a hard time with that part. We can only imagine what it's like to have to wait on everything and everyone before anything can be done. To have to rely on someone else to go to the store, to take a walk, to make an appointment, to make any type of plans - frustrating is not even close to describing that feeling I'm sure. But, he's holding on! He gets tired some days and anger follows suit. HE gets frustrated at times and outburst take place. He feels trapped often and certain words come flying out that we'd rather not hear, but it and we are all still "in process". Even through all of those feelings - he never gives up. He still keeps pushing, fighting and pressing.

He is officially walking on his own - without any assistance of a walker or cane, and he's doing great. He's still got what Charlie calls "a gangsta limp", but even that is diminishing slowly but surely. He's getting stronger and gaining back his balance. It's amazing how far he's come!!

I have received many emails regarding interest in the gathering we're having to celebrate Jonathan's second chance. Thank you for all that have responded. If you are interested in attending please send me an email to impactyouth813@yahoo.com. In order to get a quick head count and RSVP I will be sending out an e-Vite by this Friday.

Thank you for all of your continued prayers. We will continue asking you for them. We need wisdom, strength and grace each day to keep going. Jonathan needs healing in a lot of areas still. Continue to pray that God would restore sight to his right eye, that his right elbow would regain it's normal range of motion and extension, that he legs wold regain strength, that his blood pressure and heart rate would finally normalize, that he would have peace of mind and of spirit, that his anger would subside and that God would continue to speak. God's got great plans for him. I know that this is not even the beginning of all that God desires to do in and through him. So, please continue to pray. We're all still a work in progress, and we all need strength to continue to stand through the process! :)

2 comments:

anointed_voice said...

I know it may be hard to hear all the news you have been hearing, but I know that God has given you wisdom and strength to hear all of it. I dont know anyone else who could go through everything you have. You have shown great strength and courage throughout this entire journey; you have remembered to put everything in the hands of our God. Remember that you have a short Puerto Rican praying for you and your family :) love ya,
Amarily

Stacy Leonard said...

I know its hard for all the waiting just to hear "you have to wait". But Jonathan, I beleive that God is in control and he has given you wisdom and strength to prepare yourself for all the waitings and the "lets see in another week". I know you have been through so much and not everyone in this world would be able to go through all that you have and still keep your spirits high. You have shown strength, patience and courage throughout this entire situation or journey as god would call it; you have to remember that God will not give to you what you can not handle. Keep your eyes focused on him and know you are in the hands of God for healing in his time. Remember that you are loved, prayed for and missed dearly here at work and we are awating patiently to see you happy face again.
Love ya,

Stacy

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