For a sweet believing nurse at bedside until 7 am, for vital signs staying in acceptable range, for temp staying below 100' (99.9 now), white count coming down to 15,000, and for TJ continuing to wake up. This evening he was making and holding eye contact, trying to lift his arms, looking puzzled about everything, and still so very very weary. When I tried to explain what has been happening he gave me the "whatever" brow lift and closed his eyes. His nurse wants to keep his Christmas and praise music going during the night to help orient him.
Prayer specifics:
That the clot would stay intact while dissolving
That the wakeup and weaning process would continue to go gently forward
That when the cardiologist does the TEE (Transesophgeal echo) tomorrow he would be surprised at a NORMAL MITRAL VALVE again- new cardiologist.
Fun stuff- 23 years ago on Christmas Eve TJ and I were blessed with a tiny Christmas present named Jon. Hate to tell you honey, but this one might tie with that best Christmas ever!
Blessings and gratitude,
Mary Ann
Beats it. -- Jon
Sunday, December 23, 2007
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We continue to pray and praise. Thanks for the update!
The men in your family must be particularly good at that 'whatever brow lift'!
Happy Birthday, love!
Praises, joyful praises to our wonderful Lord! Thank you, Mary Ann, for this beautiful evening report. We just could not go to bed and rest for the night until we heard from one of you. MA, we've been praying for you all day too and hoping that you have been able to rest. Happy Birthday, Jon! You are doing a wonderful job of honoring your dear parents, giving glory to God, and informing all of us who love you & your family.
You are dwelling in the secret place of the Most High and you are resting under the shadow of the Almighty. Truly, He is your refuge and fortress, your God, in whom you trust.
In Jesus' love,
Bev & Gene
Merry Christmas Guys! Happy Birthday Jon! Wake up TJ, it's Christmas! We have continued faith and peace that our Lord has his hand in all the details. Praying...praying...and praying some more! We are all still standing beside you.
Love,
Jon, Mandy and boys
Looking forward to more miracles. We are praying for rest for all of you and that God would renew TJ' strength.
Our thoughts & prayers continue to be with you this day. To Jon, may this truly end up being a happy birthday, and to all the family, may this be a wonder filled Christmas.
I am so excited to hear this good report tonight. I know many people all over the world were fasting and praying with you today. I continue to stand in the gap with you and for you praying and believing God to heal TJ completely. Thank you for continueing to update the blog. It helps us feel connected to what is going on and allows us to pray for the specific needs of the day/hour. I know it's a job to keep it going, but I think it's worth the effort.
In His Love,
KJD
Happy Birthday Jon! We pray that this one will also be another year where you'll see God's hand in your own life, as well as in your families life!
Our continued prayers are for all of you!
The Fisk family
with tears of joy and thanksgiving....
You don't know us but we have been praying with you and for you and will continue - we are also giving thanks with you just now.
God's Love,
The Brands
Dear TJ and Mary Ann and family,
This is the best report of all since December 8th. On the eve of Christmas Eve, I can't think of anything better to hear than praises, praises!!!!!!!!! We prayed strongly in the evening service. I can only thank God that He hears and answers prayer. The Word says one can chase a thousand and two can chase ten thousand. That means with thousands praying, what will God do? Truly it is akin to raising Lazarus to hear that TJ is beginning to show recognition and hold eye contact. It is amazing, and as a piano duet played it today--Ten thousand joys!
Love to you all. Sleep well,
Continuing to pray!
Pastor Rich Carlson, Supt. IWD
Thanks be to God Almighty for this wonderful news...continuing to pray...
We continue to pray for TJ. We trust God's mighty power to heal TJ because He gave His life for us. This is how much he loves us, you and TJ.
Chhuana & Lunpi
Our praises are with you, and prayers are for you. May this truly be a blessed Christmas for you and your.
B&G Thurber
We want you to know that we are continuing to lift all of you up in prayer. But, today we want to send a special birthday greetings to Jon. Jon, may you experience the blessings of God this year that are beyond your wildest dreams! God bless all of you!
Lyon, France
We have been praying regularly for TJ from Germany and will continue!
Jon, a special HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you! I have felt the special connection you have with TJ (and MA) as I read each posting. You are a son that would make all fathers proud of you. Thank you for showing us a "son's love to his father" in this special Season.
Blessings,
Mike E in Germany
Jon, We wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday today!
As I was prayng for TJ this AM, I asked God that today he'd awake and be able to speak fo you all as a special gift to YOU this day.
Love,
Rhonda R
Happy Birthday, Jonathan! May you get what you want for your birthday (bet we can guess what you want most!). Our love and blessings to all of you--
Joel and Dennise-Belgium
Happy Birthday,Jon! What a gift you are to your family. What a gift you are to the family of God. Bless you.
Wishing you a happy birthday Jon from the Moss family. May He give you strength as you continue on with your studies all the while doing such a great job caring for your family, and on top of that, sharing with us the status of your father. Thank you for doing such a stellar job!
God is faithful! Priase His Holy name.
Wayne
A song has come to mind. "What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear. What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer." It has been such a privilege to bring each of you before Jesus. We rejoice today with you with the news. Blessings today Jon, we love you.
Barb and Ken
A birthday shout out to Jon! And Merry Christmas to the entire family.
Continuing to pray in Southern California.
~Tom & Sue Kimber
Sending praises to our Father in heaven who is with TJ and each of you this day. Praying for Him to supernaturally contain the clot as it is effectively dissolved and then gone without complication, in Jesus name. Continuing to pray for the very breath of God to come as TJ is weaned off breathing assistance; for him to be comfortable; that he will have the peace that passes all understanding as he becomes more and more alert and aware of the situation. Lord, I continue to pray that this would indeed be the most memorable Christmas ever-as the very reason You came to earth as a babe in a manger was to offer life here and now and for eternity. Bless each member of the family today and give them increasing glimpses of the coming peace, joy and jubilation You have for them this season as You continue working a healing miracle before their eyes. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.
May the tenderness of Jesus birth and the joy of a risen Savior be close to you today. Praying for God's complete healing. Happy Birthday Jon.
Blessings,
CL
I had a dream about Uncle T last night and woke up every hour from 2:00 on, apparently to pray! Happy Birthday Jon! We're still praying!
-Kim
Merry Christmas to you all. We are thinking of you and praying for you daily.
Your Friends,
Rodney, Marybeth, Cora, Grant, Ellie, and George.
Praising God for the encouraging news. Praying for continued grace, healing and strength. This will be an unusual Christmas for you but it is a great reminder to all of us about the true importance of Christmas. Jon, happy birthday today! Mary Ann, I know you're so proud of your boys. Blessings on all of you.
Persistent prayer in Prague; continuing to pray for God's gracious healing for TJ; for God's glory and our joy.
Happy Birthday Jon! Sending wishes from Prague Czech Republic. May God's grace, discernment and wisdom be evident and full in your life in this next year.
John and Judy
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Happy Birthday Jon!
Happy Recovery TJ!!
God Bless you all!
Jon,
Happy birthday from the Pamplona City Team.
Tim,
we and many others continue praying for you!!!
Joshua (for the Pamplona City Team)
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