Joye's Update 5/12/08

Andrew had a pretty good day today. More rest, as usual, and he did 2 vent weanings. He did better on the second than the first and his numbers are still looking good. There's going to be a lot of days like today; much rest and weanings throughout the day. Nearly everyone in my family as well as many of our friends have read a book that my step mother gave me when Andrew was first put into the CCU at Thunderbird Hospital. It was an incredibly inspirational (true) story and I could hardly put the book down once I started it. The book is called "90 Minutes In Heaven" and is written by Don Piper and Cecil Murphy. I've since ordered the audio version for Andrew to be able to listen to it. I think he will appreciate the story and gain inspiration from it for his own recovery. If you have not read this book, I recommend you pick up a copy and read it. I will also (soon) be taking time out each day to have Andrew listen to the audio Bible that Denny Harkins gave him before we left Phoenix. Denny wanted to make sure that the Word of God stays within Andrew, and I will make sure that happens once Andrew is a little more comfortable and has a little less pain medicine in him. Andrew is slowly gaining his confidence and is feeling safer. We had a long talk tonight and it seemed to help him hear me to reassure him that this is all in the Lords hands and God will take care of him . . . and that he just needs to try hard to relax and turn it over to the Lord and heal. He's feeling better, but still needs to be lifted in prayer to feel more secure. Thank you for your prayers for security and healing for Andrew; I believe the Lord will soon show everyone his glory with a miracle for Andrew. Good Night and God Bless you all. Joye