Monday, February 23, 2009

Pulling through

I am very pleased to let everyone know that Uncle John is doing much better. Yesterday, the doctors were very worried about his medical status, but today his fever is down and his blood pressure has somewhat normalized. The doctors have ruled out the worst possible case scenario, and so for this we all need to be very thankful! We still need to pray very hard that Uncle John's lungs can grow stronger and healthier every day so that he can continue on with his recovery. This surgery was a pretty big setback considering all the improvements he has made thus far. He has a lot of lost time to make up, and we need to pray that this setback is only temporary.

On a positive note Uncle John did start to wake up a little today. He was not where he was two days ago, but he was awake enough to tell his daughter that he is doing better. Wow! If he believes he will get well, than so should we! The bottom line is that this is his journey, and we should all feel so fortunate to be a part of it. I for one feel very blessed to be able to witness the faith Uncle John has and the strength he holds to keep up this fight! We love you Uncle John! You gave us all another big scare, but thank God you are not going through this alone, and thank God you are pulling through!

7 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for your loving and faith-filled posts. John - Keep up the fight - one day at a time. Your family remains in our thoughts and prayers. Joy and Joe Jacques

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  2. “Never give in, never give in, never; never; never; never - in nothing, great or small, large or petty - never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense”

    -Winston Churchill

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  3. Todays news was a true answer to our prayers! Keep on fighting John, we are all here by your side to support you and your family through this journey. Betsy and Gary Thompson

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  4. I'm continuing to pray for you Uncle John and know that God will pull you and your family through this. I miss you and love you guys very much!
    Cousin Drew

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  5. We continue to pray for you, John. Your strength is amazing, equaled only by the love that's coming your way!
    Cheryl & Hal

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  6. May our Lord shine his face upon you, may He show himself strong through you and may He continue be with your family through all this, for His Glory. May God richly bless you and give you His strength and stamina. Tom O'Halloran & family

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  7. Maureen and family,
    Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. Your courage and strength inspire us all. May the Lord bless you in every way possible.
    Frank & Mary Perry

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