We are very thankful

We are very thankful

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

The Miracle continues...

Jimmy has been making tremendous progress. This past week he was moved down to the Brain-rehab floor at Bethesda and is able to be wheeled around to watch TV with other patients. He is maintaining all vitals on his own and is starting to drink water and eat applesauce. On Sunday, Jimmy was starting to get his voice back. He knew many memories including family and friends and even remembered the mission trip he went on in June. Jimmy sang several songs, including "God gave me you" and his favorite Karaoke song "Sheri", mouthing almost all the words. His throat is still sore from taking the trake out and his wound is healing up very well. He is able to move his arms and legs and helps the nursing staff move him around. He really enjoys smiling and his eyes just want to tell us stories. It won't be too long until he will be talking again and able to gain strength in his arms and legs to preform small tasks.

Praise God, Praise God, Praise God!! Jimmy is a true miracle and his recovery continues to progress! We could not believe the progress he has been making and continue to thank God for the unending miracles!

Our prayers have been answered and we continue to pray for a full Holy Spirit Recovery!Make sure to continue to thank and praise God for everything in our lives!

God bless!

Friday, November 25, 2011

We have lots to be thankful for this year!

Praising and thanking God for his miracles!

Make sure to given God thanks and praise for everything in our lives. Jimmy has been given so many miracles, words can not even describe how thankful we all our for the blessings that have been poured out from God for Jimmy's recovery.

Jimmy is currently in the Brain re-hab floor at Bethesda Hospital, which is a miracle in itself. The therapists have been very impressed with his interactions and he is starting to communicate with some words and movements. He moves his arms and legs on command and loves helping out the nurses by moving around for them. He has gained some of his muscle back and loves to play arm wrestling with his sister. He is so happy when he sees his family and loves smiling, until his cheeks hurt and start quivering. His big brown eyes want to tell us stories and he has been working on his vocabulary with the speech therapists.

Jimmy has a picture book in his room, with pictures all his friends, family and loved ones. The nurses enjoy showing him the pictures for him to remember everyone and all the amazing memories he has had with us all. We all cant wait for the many memories to come and want to thank you all so very much for the wonderful support and prayers. God has definitely answered our prayers and has given us lots to be thankful for this year. Being cold season has come, the family has requested no visitors, in hopes that James will get strong and healthy enough to be with us all very soon. Please continue to pray for Jimmy and know that he can hear and feel our prayers, even when were not by his side.  

Be sure to give God thanks and praise for the amazing miracle! May you all have a blessed thanksgiving and Holiday weekend!

God bless!

     Family and Friends

Thursday, November 10, 2011

God answers our prayers...

Jimmy update...

This past week, Jimmy (James) has been moved to Bethesda Hospital in which specializes in Brain Rehabilitation and Neurology, also helping wean from ventilators.Words can describe how happy we all are to hear this wonderful new improvement in Hospitals. Praise God!

Please check out Bethesda's Website for more information regarding the facility...
http://www.healtheast.org/bethesda.html

Currently, his family has requested no visitors at the time, in hopes to get more detail through his Caring Bridge. God has definitely heard our prayers and we thank God everyday for the amazing miracle he has given Jimmy. We will soon all be able to be together again, showing Jimmy our smiling faces and determination for his recovery. We can't thank everyone enough for the amazing support, medical advice and prayers. We all know the amazing people that stand behind Jimmy, and how he has impacted many lives. He has many family and friends in the Medical field and prayer teams that would like to volunteer there time in helping out in anyway needed, extra rehab would be wonderful for the mind and spirit. The power of touch, love and compassion are so important in the healing process.

As of now, Jimmy is on over 50 church prayer lists, has prayer teams at all school districts in the surrounding areas including Ridge Water College and St. Cloud Alumni, and a prayer chain starting at 7pm every night. We want to thank everyone again for the amazing support you have given and continue to give Jimmy and his family during his recovery. Words can't describe the miracle God has already given us and make sure to give him thanks and praise for everything in our lives.

Please keep Jimmy in your prayers and Jesus in your heart!

God Bless,

  Friends & Family

Friday, November 4, 2011

The healing power of Jesus...

“And their prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make them well. And anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results.”                                                                                                                                  
   ~James 5:15-16

He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them.
~Mark 6:5 

At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them.
~Luke 4:39-41

“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “Truly[f] I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
  ~ Mark 11:22-26

“He replied, ‘The LORD, before whom I have walked faithfully, will send his angel with you and make your journey a success."
~Genesis 24:40