Wednesday, November 14, 2007
November 14, 2007
Dear Family and Friends. Sorry we missed the last two days getting any news to all of you. Sometime on Monday the 12 th , John suffered some mini-strokes. No one at the hospital seems to be unduly concerned about this and are still positive about his improvement. Mini-strokes just seem to be part of the the picture when it comes to these types of brain injuries. John opens his eyes and tracks his visitors and nurses as they move around the room. He still responds to pain and tickling stimuli. Stroke damage is not reversable but is recoverable. We don't know what any of this means and are continuing to wait on the Lord with full confidence and to trust the knowledge and experience of the people He has provided for John's care. Thank you hospital staff for all of your care and encouragement not only to John but to his family and friends also. We lift each of you up to the Lord. Thank you Charlie T. and family, we lift you up to the Lord. John is still doing wonderful breathing on his own and his care team hopes to wean him from the ventilator soon. Just want to share some positives that we hold onto for anyone reading this who may be facing difficult situations personally. This aneurysm had to be dealt with and John had no knowledge of it and was not seeking help about it. The Lord took care of it in our own home and not while John was out driving where he could of damaged a lot more of himself and possibly others too. John isn't smoking anymore. Family and friends are communing in the body of Christ, comforting each other through the mystery of the Holy Spirit, and lifting all the glory of all good things to God the Father. Thank you Heavenly Father for Your unchanging faithfulness and mercy. We just don't understand the terminologly of this injury and so we don't know if mini-stroke and vasospasm are the same thing or if they cause each other, or if they don't have anything to do with each other. We believe that the Lord is healing John and we ask for your continued prayers for a 100% recovery and no more strokes and no vasospasms. We offer all our personal sufferings from this situation up to the Lord, for the Holy Souls in Purgatory and for all those who suffer here at this hour and our less fortunate than ourselves. May the peace and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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Hey Guys, Can't believe that I spent all that time telling everyone not to ride the rollercoaster and then at the first curve I fell apart. Heather, Jamie, Jason, Julie, Travis, Rory, Jevon, thank you for lifting me up when I fall down. It is amazing what a good nights sleep can do for you. It is amazing that God counted John and I worthy enough to send us kids a great as you all. Of course, I think it might be the other way around that He knew we needed great kids in order to make up for our deficits. "Deficits", now there's a word you don't use everyday unless your a banker or an aneurysm patients family. Anyway, thanks guys. Also, to the friends and family that I miss seeing when they visit John, I am usually there in the evening after 8:30 when it is more quiet. But, the notes you leave and when the nurses tell me you've been there really lifts me up. Thanks and God Bless. Rosie, Barb, Mim, been thinking a lot about you prayerfully, hope you know.
Hey Martha and all-have been trying to post a message for 2 days but forgot my password. It took me this long to figure out how to reset it. Mom wanted to be sure to let you know that we are still keeping John and all of you in our prayers. I am sorry to hear of the mini-strokes. I know how frightening and confusing it can be in the hospital even when the medical staff are saying that it is not real serious. Hang in there. I am glad you have family and friends that can be there with you. Love, Mim and Mom
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