Thursday, October 16, 2008
Joye's Update 10/16/08
Just checking in . . . Andrew is doing well and is continuing with his determination to move his elbows. He is doing great in physical therapy and he's had many doctors' visits with all of his specialists this week. All of his appointments have gone well. We were so happy to see everyone last Saturday at Andrew's benefit, and I was very surprised he was able to stay so long. It was a great time and we are so thankful for those who were able to make it out. It really showed us how blessed we are to have so many loved ones in our life. God has given us so much to be thankful for and we haven't taken that for granted for one moment. Please continue to pray for Andrew to gain the ability to move and bend his elbows . . . God is awesome and he hears our prayers. Good Day and God Bless. Joye
Friday, October 10, 2008
Joye's Update 10/10/08
Wanted to touch base and let you know that things are still going well for Andrew. He works daily on moving fingers and elbows and we are praying hard for him to gain the ability to bend his arms at his elbows. His physical therapist is assisting with this task as well. We are positive that God will answer this prayer and we are so thankful for it. We are both anxious to see everyone tomorrow night at the benefit. This will be Andrew's second outing and he's a bit nervous, however, is looking forward to seeing everyone. A lot of friends and family members have gone to a great deal of work to put this on for Andrew and we cannot thank them enough. God has truly blessed us with so many people in our lives and we thank God for all of them. Good Day and God Bless you all. Joye
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Joye's Update10/02/08
PRAISE THE LORD!!! I've attached another video which shows Andrew moving his index finger and his thumb. Although, ever so slightly, these are purposeful movements that his brain is telling his fingers to do which means a line of communication is getting through the damage done to his spinal cord. This is what he has been working on so hard to achieve and what we have all been praying for. God is awesome and he is doing this for Andrew. Keep praying . . . God is hearing us and responding. EVERYONE . . . praise the Lord Jesus right now for yet another miracle! And, for those of you who've never seen Andrew's hands . . . yes, this is how big they are and that is my "normal" sized thumb in the video as I have to hold his hand up so he can see it in order to move it. We all got a good laugh out of how it looks like I'm hold a giant's hand up :) Good day, and God Bless you all. Joye
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Joye's Update 9/28/08
Just checking in as I know it's been a while since I posted. All is going well . . . it's just hard for me to find the time to sit down at the computer these days. Andrew is still doing well; he's still able to move his arms in the same manner he was doing in the video. He exercises his arms all throughout the day and he is feeling a soreness in his arm muscles which is a good thing as this means there is definitely a message getting from his brain to those muscles that are below his level of injury. In other words . . . it's not just his shoulders doing all the work, and this is VERY encouraging. He has been having some more anxiety in the early morning hours again, so I ask that you please pray for him to get past these hours without having the bothersome anxiety attacks. They keep him awake and make him extremely uncomfortable. Also, please continue to pray for more arm movement. He is giving everything he has to bending his elbows. That kind of movement would be an unbelievable breakthrough . . . it would be a miracle from God and we still hold faith that the Lord will do this for him. Thank you all for your prayers; it means everything to us. Good Night and God Bless. Joye
Monday, September 22, 2008
Joye's Update 9/22/08
PRAISE GOD!!!! We have some arm movement. I was standing in front of Andrew tonight rubbing his hands and jokingly said, "give me a hug." He closed his eyes and tried as hard as he could and lifted his arms about 2 inches off the arm rests of his chair. I felt it because my hands were on his and I couldn't believe it. He said he could feel it, but when he tries to move . . . he always "feels" like he's doing it even when he's not. So, I video'd it with my phone so I could show him. God is AWESOME!!! I know He's healing Andrew . . . I can feel it. Please keep praying, it is the one thing that each one of us can do for Andrew. Good Night and God Bless you all, Joye. Here's the video, just click the arrow to play.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Joye's Update 9/21/08
It has been a good weekend. Andrew even got out last Friday for his first outing to the doctor for a check-up. He had a good check-up, but he was very tired by the time we made it back home. Other than that, we've just hung around the house with the kids. His care at home is going well; I think we've finally gotten the hang of it. We continue to pray for movement in his arms and we ask you to please continue praying as well. God is awesome and we have faith that He will heal Andrew. Good Night and God Bless. Joye
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Joye's Update 9/16/08
It's been an okay couple of days. Andrew had some issues with his breathing yesterday, but he's doing better today. It was scary, but I'm very confident in the training I received from Craig and feel good about the fact that I can definitely keep him breathing until an ambulance arrives if necessary. We aren't sure what was going on, but everything seems to be fine now . . . and we're very thankful it didn't ever come close to the point of needing an ambulance. Andrew is sleeping much better in the early morning and seems to be getting over his anxiety during that time; we are thankful to God for that. Please continue to pray for arm movement (thank you). Good Night and God Bless. Joye
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