Steve - seeing a little of God's plan!

When I left you last - we were asking for you all to uphold us specifically praying for peace to get through the night after our "trach adventure". Today when I arrived I called his name and he opened his eyes. I asked him if he could see me and he said "yes" with his mouth. We have gotten pretty good with reading lips. I also asked him if he felt better today and he said "yes". He was even able to communicate when he was uncomfortable. This is good.

I have prayed for a long time for the Lord to direct me the proper time to begin telling Steve about "his adventure". After last night - I thought today would be good. Steve likes to know what is going on and I think it really upset him not to be aware of anything that was going on around him. The people in the field tell us only to speak happy things and to not talk about medical issues in front of the neuro patients because they can hear and understand what is going on. This could be emotionally frightening. In Steve's case - he needed to know. I chose my words carefully and told him that this brain AVM was God's plan before he was a gleam in his dad's eye. He (Steve) had no control over this and that God will get us through it. I even shared some ways that God HAS BEEN faithful to us. He opened his eyes and they got wider the more I told him. I wish you all could have been there. Last week I asked him if he would be patient to get through this. He gave me the thumbs down. Today after explaining the situation I asked him the same question - the thumb came up with purpose! I called him God's "Miracle Man." He smiled.

Today his blood pressure was better and the oxygen level was better as well. They still battle the "sugar" issue - keep praying for that to get under control. This is a VERY slow process but we high five when we see progress.

There is so much to share. The spirit is willing but the body is weak - so I will sign off. My younger editors are together in Ohio enjoying the children. Praise the Lord we will all be together next week!!

Thank you again for all your love for us!!

Janice/Mrs. Steve/etc.