Thursday, July 16, 2009

As I asked you all to be praying for Jonathan's evaluation I wanted to let you know that we have yet to get the results back. Next week Jonathan and my parents will meet with the doctor to be notified of the results. As you can imagine - Jonathan is more than ready to hear them say that he is free to "start life" again. He's anxious to start working and most definitely driving. He's got a truck on the way from Louisiana that he's already made huge speaker boxes for. So, if you invite him over just listen for the big thump coming down the street. He won't even have to ring the door bell - you'll know he's there! :) However, before he starts putting his speakers on blast and riding around on his shiny new rims he'll have to 1) have permission to take the driving test and 2) pass a very extensive driving exam. In the exam they'll test him on his reaction time, depth perception, etc. - things that aren't normally covered in a driving test. So, there's still a few more hoops to jumo through and some more waiting.

At times I am still in awe of all that God has done. In fact, just two days ago tears filled my eyes as I watched him walk into smoothie king. As most of you know, he is very intent on gaining back all of the 100+ lbs that he lost while in the hospital. So, at least 3-4 times a week we make our way to smoothie king to get a smoothie called "The Hulk". Each time either I run in to get it for him while he waits in the car or we both walk in. This time he started to get out of the car and I didn't. He asked if I was coming in and I said no. I asked if he was ok with going in by himself and he said yes, but as he was getting out he asked me once again "are you sure you don't want to come in?" I said yea, I'm sure and he shut the car door and made his way across the parking lot and into the store. I looked out my window and watched him closely as he crossed the street - we're all still pretty protective of him. As I watched him walking, tears just filled my eyes. It's been nearly 8 months since the accident. So much has changed in our lives and his. So many things are in it are frustrating and are out of our control, but it's moments like those that just put it all into perspective. Nearly 8 months ago I almost lost my brother. 8 months ago I drove to the hospital now knowing that the doctors would come in and ask us if we'd like to come say goodbye. 8 months ago i never imagined that I'd be sleeping on the floor of the ICU waiting room for weeks just so i could be close to him, and now - he's walking into smoothie king with a slight limp, but no walker, crutches or cane, to order his favorite strawberry hulk :). God is so good - beyond what words can express! We forget all that He's done at times when what has yet to take place seems overwhelming. He's still working just as he was in that ICU waiting room.

So, thank you to everyone who still keeps updated and remains prayerful. It is the power of God and His people praying that has gotten us this far. There's still a journey to comeplete so keep those prayers coming. :)