Just a quick update! Last night my brother and I went to the hospital to relieve Courtney so she could go take a shower and nap on a real bed for a while. When we walked in the room, of course if you know me and my brother we were talking and joking around with Dad even though we knew he couldn't hear us..however..I said Dad the party's here..and 5 minutes later he started waking up..he opened his eyes, moved his head..it was amazing..the nurse told us after that we needed to whisper b/c we can't have him moving around to much, but he was so excited to hear our voices. It's just what we needed to see..at that time he was still on the coma-like medicine. This morning they took him off that and put him on a medicine that will make him alert, Courtney called me 30 minutes ago b/c Dad was alert and remembering things. He is still on the breathing machine, but every once in a while he will wake up for a minute. She told Dad that if he wouldn't get to excited she would put the phone up to his ear so I could talk to him. So, I was talking to him, and trying so hard not to cry b/c I didn't want to upset him. As I was briefly talking to him, I heard Courtney and the nurse say " He's smiling, he's smiling!!"..God is good..He hears our prayers...we still have a long ,long way to go..but a smile is worth a thousand words to me right now ;)..They are hoping to take him off the breathing machine, in the next couple days. God has my Dad here in Louisville for a reason..this all happened for a reason, please keep praying, there are many other great things that happened yesterday, and I believe it's b/c so many people have faith, and are praying. I've been writing down things so that my Dad will be able to read and to know what all has been going on. Thank you so much once again. I will keep you updated!
Also, Jack is doing great..Michael is doing a great job at being Mr.Mom ;)
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So glad to hear these awesome testimonies to God's goodness and your reliance on Him. Hope your day is great!
Still praying for your Dad, Manda! Thank you for the update!
Isn't it amazing how God shows you his love and grace in the toughest of times?! I love how you have kept such a postive attitude! It def. makes the hard times easier to cope with, even when you feel like breaking down. God is GREAT! Your Dad will be tip top before you know it!! ;)
Amanda,
That's wonderful news to hear. We are still praying for you and your family. God is good all the time and all the time God is good! Thanks for the encouraging update. Keep hanging in there!
Love,
Tom, Teresa & Abby
Manda,
It is so wonderful to hear that your dad is on the road to recovery and making such great strides. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask.
Mandi
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