12-27-00

Dan had good news and some bad news today. The good/great/awesome news was he moved his right wrist, thumb, and forefinger for the first time! Candi could hardly contain her joy at seeing that physical therapy session! What an answer to prayer! We’re still looking for significant movement on Dan’s left side. The best seems to be the hip flexors on that side. Please pray for movement and strength on his left side and praise the Lord for what he has given Dan on his right side.

The bad news was the fact that he won’t get the ventilator tube out for at least three more days. The tube that goes into his nose and down behind his throat, is making his throat extremely sore. It also prevents him from talking. He did go 5 hours on the “t-tube” today, which is what he uses to practice breathing on his own. Unfortunately Dan is getting extremely tired breathing on his own, so we again have to ask for NO VISITORS UNTIL HE GETS STRONGER. Right now we want him to focus all of his energy on getting stronger.

Dan was also disappointed that he didn’t get out of his rotating bed today. They have promised that a guy will be here at 8:30 am to fit him in the vest which will hold his “halo” in place so he can sit up, get into a regular hospital bed, and sit in a wheelchair. We’ll let you know how it goes tomorrow.

Dan continues to enjoy your e-mails. Thank You! Most of all, thank you for all of your support and prayers.

A very special friend, who does not consider herself a Bible scholar, was excited to share these verses with Dan and Candi – Hebrews 12:12-13 “Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Make level paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.”