Most of the time, when a parent looks at you with a furrowed brow, that's not necessarily a good thing. You know the look - the raised eyebrows that say "Don't try that again...." But tonight, the furrowed eyebrows brought good news. As we visited dad at 5:00pm tonight, there was a real sense that he was aware of us, hearing us, and responding with his eyes. He has been pretty much unable to respond to us since the accident, so those little movements with the eyes were so encouraging. But our best moment was toward the end of the 8:00pm visit. As mom and I were leaving, mom said "Good Night, Jerry. We'd sure like to have you say good night to us. Can you move your eyebrows for us? " And then he did!
As I'm reflecting on things tonight, I'm so thankful to dad for all the times that he did provide guidance and direction. Thankful for the furrowed brows that did mean "stop that", or "be careful", or "watch out". But tonight, I'm most thankful for the furrowed brow that meant "Good Night". It has been a good night!
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Fantastic news!
Tommy and Stacie
Praise God for this good news! Jerry is definately still with us in every way! As I read this aloud to Kevin, we both had tears of joy. We are constantly praying for all of you.
Kevin & Carolyn
Paise God! We continue to pray for all.
Chandra and Ron
HEARD THE NEWS FROM MY DAUGHTER THIS PAST WEEK, HAVE NOT COME BY TO SEE YOU ALL. BUT I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF JERRY AND HE IS IN MY PRAYERS. IF YOU NEED ANY THING PLEASE CALL ME JERRY HAS MY CELL PHONE # IN HIS CELL PHONE. IT SOUNDS LIKE HE IS GETTING BETTER FROM YESTERDAY'S BLOG.
It may sound strange to some to proclaim joy, but not to those who knows the Lord. Joy comes to us by our relationship with the Lord. Happiness comes from circumstances around us. Regardless of circumstances, we may can claim and live in the Joy of the Lord. Your faith is a blessing to those around you. I Rejoice in your faith. May God Bless you moment by moment as you stand in Jerry's place before the Lord, through prayer.
May you find rest in the Lord thru the words of Paul.
Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the Peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
James, Holly and I came by this afternoon and missed you. I'm so glad Jamie and Galen were able to see you. I left you a note on the bulletin board above the phone in the waiting room.
We are rejoicing with you and continuing to pray. We have you and Jerry on the prayer list at our church.
Love to you all!
We continue to pray that the Lord will completely heal Jerry and that he will sustain Lucy Beth and the kids with the needed strength and rest. We rejoice with each positive sign. We love you and continue to pray!!!
Christie & John Spring
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