Hello Friends!

Today has been a ray of sunshine and hope and we are basking in God's goodness, especially since the weekend doctors had painted such a grim picture for us Sunday evening. We credit all of Jerry's progress to your faithfulness in praying for us - keep it up prayer warriors! Jerry had been on 100% oxygen, relied on the ventilator to totally support his breathing, and was completely sedated. TODAY his oxygen level on the ventilator was lowered to 40% and the ventilator is only assisting with his breathing as needed. His sedation level was cut back considerably in an effort to allow him to begin to "awaken" as they are trying to wean him from the ventilator and allow him to breathe on his own! This process may take a few days, but we have such hope! I cannot wait to see his eyes again and hear him speak. Again, continue to pray with boldness for Jerry's recovery and that we'll see progress with each new day:
"God's there, listening for all who pray, for all who pray and mean it." Psalm 145:18

His lungs continue to drain fluid but this assists greatly in helping him breathe and his white blood cell count continues to drop (which is normal after a cycle of chemotherapy) - pray for continued protection from new infection.

The nurse supervisor in CCU where Jerry is has been on vacation. She was back on the job today and met us in the elevator for the first time. She is from Heber Springs, AR!!! She promised me that her 'Arkansas' patient would get the absolute best of care! God is so good.

1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 'Be joyful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live."

(A little side of humor never hurts: Joshua has thanked God for electricity the last two nights in his prayers before bed...Lord help him!)

I love each of you,

Candy