I'm writing as Jarrod is sleeping PEACEFULLY. He's still in the ICU but he's making HUGE progress. It seems to get better and better. He went from working and straining so hard to move his toes to now moving them without the strain AND moving his knees and lifting his legs an inch or two. He's also moving his arms a lot more. He can scratch his own nose and feed himself better. When dinner comes tonight I'll try to see how much more he can do to feed himself.
He is such an amazing man. Late last night he was so exhausted from all the visitors. They also gave him some pain meds before they moved his body to switch positions so he was just a zombie. After I washed him up and brushed his teeth he wanted to pray. He started by thanking God for the miracles and accomplishments. He started dozing off and was quiet for a bit. He then opened his eyes and asked "Who should we pray for?!" It caught me off guard. I was ready to jump in and ask the Lord for continued healing and recovery for him but instead he wanted to pray for OTHERS. He mentioned my aunt--my dad's sister who is battling cancer, our good friend's baby boy who is sick, and a list of other people that slowly came to his mind. I was so touched by that. Even though he could barely make out the prayers because he was falling asleep he thought of OTHERS and didn't even think of himself. What a man. I am so blessed to be married to such a hard working provider, a loving husband and father, a protector, a fighter (in the sense of recovering not bam bam), but most of all a strong and humble man of God. Even though he's just been laying in a hospital bed all day and night, I see him stronger than ever before.
Forgot to add, thank you all for being so considerate and respecting his wishes by not visiting today. He really needs his rest and he has been able to achieve that today. Just a reminder, please contact either myself or Lynda before stopping by. We want to make sure he doesn't have a full day like yesterday with too many visitors. It's chaotic in these hospital rooms so when he finally gets to fall asleep it's best not to wake him up. Thank you so much for understanding. We love you.
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ReplyDeleteI am Melody's mother and she has told me what was going on and I wanted to let you know that you all have been in my prayers. She told me today that you had a blog, and as a fellow blogger I decided to pop over for a visit. I am soo glad I did. What an encouraging and inspirational testimony this is of the goodness of our God. I praise Him with you that all is going soo well so far, and that your sweet husband has his heart and head focused on others. Lets you know who is first in His heart for sure. Will continue to pray for all.
Blessings,
Debbie Class
Jarrod,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are doing great. You have been in Pur prayers and have been missed over at CCSS soon to be fulkra. I hope you the best recovery and god be with you! Can't wait, as we all can't wait for you to join us back at the new fulkra. Good things are to come once you pass this speed bump in your life. Keep on keepin on!
Adam Lueras