Sunday Morning, April 19, 2009

Quick update for this morning: Walter had good night. He's opening his eyes a bit more. The doctors have ordered respiratory therapy to work to keep the lungs clear.



For those of of you who may feel the need for prayer focus, Lyn says that she's praying right now that (1) his eyes will open and be conjugate (which I think means to track together like they're supposed to; they haven't been doing that the little bit that his eyes have been open); (2) he be able to tolerate nourishment; and (3) he speak. May the Spirit otherwise lead.



Here are some emails that we received before the blog went online (I have done some editing on them):



"Thank you for sharing this with us. Will start praying this morning-we have such a mighty God. We have had some dealings with the Shepard Center. As you know, it is an outstanding place-we were very impressed with the staff especially. Please keep us posted-if there is anything else I can do-please holler! Love you all"



"We are praying constantly. The other day a woodworking acquaintance was over to pick up some wood, and it turns out he's a part-time preacher at a little church. A prayer meeting of sorts broke out in the workshop! Another friend who is a very intuitive, alternative 'healer' suggested that someone (jessica?) hold his feet from time to time. Her rationale was that many times people who have had strokes sense a lack of grounding (that part seems reasonable) and contact with the feet apparently helps with this."



"Thanks John for the update. We will continue to pray and seek God's face about this."



"I am shocked and so sorry to hear this. We will pray for a full recovery. When I see patients in or facility after a neurological event, it is tough. The patients I feel have the greatest struggles are those without faith and those without family. Walter has both. Walter is surrounded by those that believe and those that love him. I will refrain from calling for a few days until you might know more. I know the calls are steady. As you know, Emory and the Sheperd center are the absolute best facilites for him. Please give Walter a hug and love from Alaska. We'll be praying for Walter, Jessica and the family. Thanks for letting us know. If there is thing we can do, we'll do it."



"Thank you so much for including us in these communications. As I've often said when my friends of all religions offer their prayers for my family.... I'll take them and hope someone or everyone has a direct line! I believe you know how much we love your family and hope that this difficult period is as short as possible."



"Yes, I will pray for Walter. There are no coincidences with the Lord. He is in our midst and cares so much for our well being. Emory and Shepherd are wonderful places for him. Let me know what I can do."