Friday, December 26, 9:00 PM

Today was a good day for Jonathan. So far he hasn't responded with any nods today. Although, he has been squeezing hands and moving fingers on command sporadically though still not consistently.

The head trauma Doctor, which we love, came in today to let us know that they will be moving Jonathan to the step down ICU unit either today or tomorrow. He has yet to be moved, so we are assuming it will be tomorrow. They said that he no longer meets the ICU criteria since he has gotten better, but still needs much monitoring. So, he'll be moved very soon. The restrictions as far as visitors will remain the same, and we will let you know when/if that is lifted.

There are a few things that we are asking everyone to pray specifically for. With talking about Jonathan' progression we talked about his future and his current state. Because he is not yet fully aware and yet to respond consistently nor communicate regularly, they are concerned that when the time comes for him to move out of the step down ICU unit he won't yet be ready for the rehabilitation unit here at Tampa General. In order for him to be a candidate for that he needs to be able to communicate consistently as well as be aware. If he is not they will recommend to send him to another rehabilitation facility. We have heard them speak of one in Clearwater and even Sarasota. So, we are asking everyone to agree with us for Jonathan to become fully awake and aware and to contistenly and constantly respond to us and the staff here. Right now it is all too sporadic.

Also, they informed us that rehab for Jonathan will not simply be for his broken bones and such, but will be for him to re-learn many of his "normal behaviors". We are believing that as he wakes, his mind will be restored to a condition better then before the accident, that all memories would be there, and that full function of his entire body and mind would be there. Please believe with us for that. Also, they are unsure of his eye sight and are concerned mostly for his right eye, although his left they are unsure of as well.

The news of him moving is a little bitter sweet for us. We're ecstatic that he is progressing, but still reluctant for him to move as he is still in VERY critical condition. We know he is in God's hands and are so blessed to have a great doctor overseeing everything. When he came to talk with us today he expressed the same sentiments, and didn't want to see Jonathan go, but assured us that he arranged it so that he could remain Jonathan's doctor at least while he is in the ICU step-down unit. We have seen so many expressions of God's favor, and this is one.

Please, as I've already asked, continue to pray with us for complete and total healing.