Sunday, December 21, 12:15 AM

A long day for Jonathan. He's waking up more and more - not really aware or able to communicate yet, but become agitated with the realization of his current state. We are unsure of when they will be doing to cat scan to determine the amount of fluid in between his skull and brain. Today, as we asked all of you to do, we fasted and were in prayer for complete dissipation of all of the fluid. Tonight, sitting with Jonathan in the room, we put on some instrumental worship music and sat quietly in prayer. He was still moving all around, but became more settled as the music continued and we prayed. There is a peace that comes in the presence of the Lord, and we know that is what he was experiencing tonight.

Please continue to pray with us for the best results of the upcoming cat scan. Yesterday and today was a little more emotional for the family. Just this week are we really seeing Jonathan wake up. While we are happy and thrilled that he is - the realization of his situation are becoming more evident to us all. Before the sedation medication was masking his struggle to us. His body was only manifesting it in numbers on a screen. Now that he's off of the sedation medications we are seeing his struggle physically. We are seeing his discomfort in his reactions and grimace of his face. We see it in the frustration of tears and his effort to speak though nothing can be said with a trach and a jaw wired shut. It's difficult seeing someone you love just laying there with tubes everywhere and monitors galore, but seeing someone that you love aware of their position, in pain and frustrated that they can't change their current state is even more difficult. God has been so gracious with us, and given us so much mercy and grace to deal with it all. Thank you to everyone for your prayers, your encouragement, and your support.

I will keep you posted with the results of the cat scan. Please, continue to pray.