Today the speech therapist (Terry) who we like and awful lot, was working with Joanne. She was feeding Joanne ice chips which she was chewing up and swallowing. So Terry decided to try to cap her trach and see what would happen. The few things that capping the trach can do are allowing Joanne to swallow more easily, breath out through her nose and mouth (instead of through the trach) and it can allow her to speak. So when she plugged the trach I thought that the best we could hope for was the improved swallowing and the breathing part. Never expected to hear a word today. Couldn't have fathomed it. But at the end of the session Terry out of the blue asks Joanne, "What color is your mom's sweater." It took about a second and then Joanne, in a barely audible voice said "black."
I can't tell you what that did to me. She spoke! I thought they were going to have to scrape Gran and I off the ceiling. When she was in her coma all I wanted to see was her open her eyes. Now that her eyes are open all I was hoping for was to hear her say something. But I was expecting that would be weeks away. Never thought it would happen today. I am blown away.
So tomorrow they are going to try to cap the trach for a couple of hours and see how she does. Totally excited to see what happens. Might there be more words Who knows, but the possibility for more is there. Can;t wait for tomorrow morning to come!
And there is more. She held her head up for a few minutes during OT here and there and she voluntarily looked to the right to see her mom while she was getting her finger nails done. On top of that there was some movement in her left foot while she was laying in bed. And her response times have radically improved. Used to be that I would ask her a question and it would take 10-15 seconds for her to respond with a thumbs up. But today she was responding instantly. She waved to people who entered the room. She gave the "ok" sign , which is the first time she's done that. She sat up (with lots of help) on the side of her bed a few times. And I'm sure there's other stuff I'm missing.
Tomorrow Joanne might get to go to the OT/PT gym which would be a big adventure for her. Would love to see that happen.
The point is that she made more progress today then we have seen in any other day in the last month. What an amazing, hope giving, exciting day!
Prayer Requests:
1. Dare I even ask for another day of progress like the one we had today? This weekend at church Pastor Brian encouraged us to "pray big" so let's do it! Let's pray that the remarkable progress continues. If it does, Joanne will be in a full rehab hospital before we know it. She has to be able to participate in about 3 hours of therapy daily before she can be moved, but she probably did a good hour today so we are on the way!
2. Praise, praise, praise! God is at work and the prayers of his people are being heard. Thanks be to God for moving and acting. I personally will be praising tonight for the thousands that are lifting Joanne up.
3. There are literally 20 people participating in Joanne's recovery. I would love for all of us to pray for them by name. Gale (OT), Terry (speech therapy), Doreen (respiratory therapy) Dr. Yaeger and Dr. Dryling (primary docs), Bob (case management), Pierre (facilities and our staff ambassador) and too many nurses to count. There are 180 staff at the hospital so I have only named a very few, but these are the closest to Joanne's situation.
4. I usually try to keep the prayer requests to three but tonight I am going to throw in a fourth. A nursing supervisor came in Joanne's room last night and said that in all her years of nursing she had never been in a room that was "more spiritual." There are literally hundreds of prayers, cards, pictures, etc. adorning her room. Pray that this will be salt and light!
Toben
I have goosebumps!
God is so good!
Posted by: joyce | February 07, 2011 at 06:41 PM
Praising God with you!!! He made the Sun stand still for Joshua so pray BIG!! Holding up your request especially your girls.
Blessings,
Jen
Posted by: Jen | February 07, 2011 at 06:42 PM
Tears in my eyes after reading that Joanne spoke today!
Dianna
www.thesedaysofmine.com
Posted by: Dianna | February 07, 2011 at 06:47 PM
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!!! We never know who's life is going to be touched by the trials we go through.
Praise the Lord for the progress!!!!
Posted by: Thena | February 07, 2011 at 06:51 PM
Just flat out crying...so thankful!!! We will be lifting each request up tonight, Toben. Tell Joanne how proud we are of her fight...she is a beloved sister to my heart. Cheering and praising wildly for her progress this day.
Posted by: Holly Smith | February 07, 2011 at 06:53 PM
How exciting! God never ceases to amaze me. I will keep the hospital staff in prayer as well as Joanne! So thankful to know her room is speaking to those around her.
Posted by: Barbie | February 07, 2011 at 06:58 PM
Yay Joanne! So many good things are ahead. She's showing you Toben what a tough nut she is! Awesome! God is good! Keep it up Joanne.
Posted by: Jodi | February 07, 2011 at 07:01 PM
One of our sons has been hospitalized recently in Orlando and Boston. Each time, there were many comments made as to the fact that he and his wife were "different" than most other couples. As believers, we have a great witness in all circumstances and am so glad that the staff recognizes that you are very special.
I am so happy that Joanne spoke today. We continue to pray for her in West Virginia.
Posted by: Wilma Hatcher | February 07, 2011 at 07:07 PM
Ok, you got it Toben...Will pray for all on your list including Joanne, you, the girls and the whole family and staff surrounding your precious wife!!
Still Praying in Hurst TX.
Posted by: aTXtumbleweed | February 07, 2011 at 07:10 PM
I have tears. I feel reading this blog is like hearing directly from God. He is saying I am still here and I am proving it through Joanne! Thanks Toben for taking this blog on. I pray the miracle of Joanne continue!
Posted by: Janice | February 07, 2011 at 07:11 PM
Oh how wonderful that one little word must have sounded! Praising & praying...
Posted by: Leah C | February 07, 2011 at 07:13 PM
Praise God! He is able! This is such wonderful news. Praying for the workers by name. . . Blessings.
Posted by: Amy | February 07, 2011 at 07:18 PM
Toben! Tears of JOY! Yay Joanne! I love it. "Black". Her momma needs to save that sweater. What a sweet cherished moment. God is SO good.
Posted by: Kerry | February 07, 2011 at 07:22 PM
Doing the happy dance in KS! What exciting news! God is so goood. Will keep praying.
Posted by: Brenda | February 07, 2011 at 07:22 PM
Praying "big" for Joanne!!!
Posted by: Sara s | February 07, 2011 at 07:26 PM
Still praying with you in California! Praise the Lord for how He is moving in Joanne's life, yours, and even the nurses and those who are helping in Joanne's recovery. Glory to the God Most High!
Posted by: yvonne | February 07, 2011 at 07:32 PM
What a gift from God! Prayers of thankfulness and more good things to come.
Posted by: Kristi | February 07, 2011 at 07:32 PM
Tears and praise all at once. So excited that Joanne may be using that app before we could humanly anticipate! Still praying for a healing that is so amazing that it could only be orchestrated by God and witnessed by 1000's; and by the way you're counting up staff - it may very well be that many people.
Peace,
Kim Feth
Apex NC
Posted by: Kim Feth | February 07, 2011 at 07:33 PM
HUGE HUGE HUGE prayers coming from Mobile AL! This is incredible news! We serve an awesome God!
Praising with you,
Jen Bartlett
Posted by: Wife of Rob | February 07, 2011 at 07:34 PM
Praying BIG in NH, too! :)
Posted by: Heather Clement | February 07, 2011 at 07:36 PM
Praying BIG with you. God, I can't understand the why, but I understand the who. It's You. Be glorified through every minute of this journey.
Posted by: Gail @ Pandemonium in the Parsonage | February 07, 2011 at 07:39 PM
HALLELUJAH!!! Thanks for taking the time to share so beautifully from your heart. Keeping all your family (and adding Joanne's attendants) in prayer.
Karene in California
Posted by: Karene | February 07, 2011 at 07:39 PM
Wow tears and God bumps abounding! To GOd be the glory, He alone is worthy!
Posted by: Andrea | February 07, 2011 at 07:40 PM
I have followed your story since seeing a prayer request on beth moore's blog. I am so thrilled for your awesome news today. I will continue to pray and pray BIG.
Posted by: Ann Monken | February 07, 2011 at 07:46 PM
Sweet Jesus...this is ALL YOU! Thank you!
Posted by: Carrie Hester | February 07, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Praise the Lord!
Posted by: Melissa Thacker | February 07, 2011 at 07:58 PM
Yahoo! What an amazing day.
Posted by: BethS | February 07, 2011 at 08:00 PM
Absolutely fabulous news! Praying big, praising big!
Sandy
Posted by: Slchapin | February 07, 2011 at 08:02 PM
Amazing... powerful... loving... in so many ways!
Posted by: angela | February 07, 2011 at 08:03 PM
Praises to the Lord!!! This is the best news ever! I am so thrilled for you all to see real progress toward healing. Continuing to pray here in Oregon for Joanne, the Heim family, and the special staff that is caring for her. As a former RT, being able to begin capping off the trach is HUGE!
Have a restful night to you all:)
Sue
Posted by: sue | February 07, 2011 at 08:05 PM
Sitting here in tears of joy over Joanne's continued progress! Thank you so much for sharing this god news with us! Will continue to 'pray big!' for Joanne, her health care team, and all of you.
Barb from CNY
Posted by: Barb | February 07, 2011 at 08:06 PM
Yes! And AMEN!!! I was so blessed I had to get up to praise HIM!!! I prayed this morning that God would do something BIG today for you!!! What a thrill to check in tonight and see what HE did. I believe He is encouraging us all to PRAY BIG!!! Praise the LORD!!!
Posted by: Patti in Craig | February 07, 2011 at 08:07 PM
Yay!!
Posted by: Rachel B | February 07, 2011 at 08:08 PM
God is soooo good!!! Praising Him and Thanking Him!!!!
And Still praying BIG!!!
Thank You Jesus!!!
Believing for Joannes full recovery in record time!!!
You are the God who performs Miracles;
You display your power among the peoples!!
Thank You Lord!!!
Posted by: Colette | February 07, 2011 at 08:09 PM
Praise God! Your family is definitely salt and light to more people than you will ever know. Our God is SO BIG!
Posted by: sue | February 07, 2011 at 08:12 PM
Praise the Lord for BIG progress.
Keep up the good work, Joanne & Toben.
Betty G. in Tennessee
Posted by: Betty G | February 07, 2011 at 08:19 PM
Tears of Joy! Praise God! Thank you, Jesus, thank you!
Posted by: Kate @ Songs Kate Sang | February 07, 2011 at 08:23 PM
Big tears, Toben. This is the post I've been praying for... one that drips, drips, drips with hope. So thankful for all of you that you had this shining glimmer today!!!!!
Posted by: Karen Booker Schelhaas | February 07, 2011 at 08:27 PM
Awesome news! Isn't God good? will keep praying for Joanne and everyone involved with her.
Kathryn
Glendale AZ
Posted by: Kathryn Carpenter | February 07, 2011 at 08:28 PM
And my one, incredibly audible word is JOY!!!! WHat a wonderful post, such good news for you all. Tonight there are nothing but prayers of gratitude!
Posted by: Melinda | February 07, 2011 at 08:35 PM
If I could sing (which I don't, outside of my minivan) I would sing:
Sing your praise to the lord,
Come on everybody,
Stand up and sing...one more
Hallelujah,
Give your praise to the lord,
I can never tell you,
Just how much good...that it’s
Gonna do ya
Just to let the name of the lord...
Be praise, both for now, and evermore,
Praise him all ye servants...
Give your praise to the lord,
I can never tell you,
Just how much good...that it’s
Gonna do ya
Just to sing, sing, sing...
(Amy Grant)
Giving Him all the praise and glory...so thankful, so grateful...
Posted by: Ann | February 07, 2011 at 08:38 PM
This gave me goosebumps as I read! Amazing progress thanks to an amazing God. I can't wait to see what He does next!
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 07, 2011 at 08:38 PM
PRAISE OUR MOST POWERFUL GOD!!!!
This is amazing news! We need to press in even more. Praying and praying and praising and praising!!
WOOT!
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Posted by: Child of God | February 07, 2011 at 08:40 PM
Awesome Wonderful Beautiful Blessing!!! Love it. I remember seeing my husband come back bit by bit from his sickness and those little things are SOOOO big emotionally. In our Prayers. She is fighting...taking it on like she did running!
Posted by: Kimberly | February 07, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Oh Toben, praise God!!! He loves to hear and answer our prayers! Praying daily for you and Joanne and your girls!
Posted by: Sally | February 07, 2011 at 08:49 PM
Praise the Lord!!!
Posted by: Sara G | February 07, 2011 at 08:54 PM
Praising GOD for today and all the wonders... and for the word BLACK!!! :) PRAYING specifically and BIG over you all tonight, tomorrow and all the moments going forward. Love you all... never gonna stop..
D
Posted by: Dedra Herod | February 07, 2011 at 08:54 PM
super duper happy for you and for the day you all experienced!
amazing!
Posted by: Helen at A Work of Heart | February 07, 2011 at 08:54 PM
Wow. Ugly cry. I just read Ann Voskamp's post on her blog, aholyexperience, and I'm honking my horn! I'm so happy! Honk! Honk! Honk!!!
Father, You make me so happy! I know this isn't normal for the type of stroke our Joanne had. So, this has got to be Your Work! I am just so thankful. Spread the miracles around that hospital, please. Let them IGNITE as others are touched by Your Power. I pray for Gale, Terry, Doreen, Dr. Yaeger and Dr. Dryling, Bob and Pierre by name that You would work through their lives as they minister to Joanne. May every staff member, every patient, every family and visitor...experience YOU as we open wide the door and let You come in. Sup with us, LORD! Commune and bless. For Your Glory, Lord. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Posted by: twinkle | February 07, 2011 at 08:55 PM
Praising our Heavenly Father with you! You dont know me but I feel as though I know you and wish I could know Joanne!! She must be one special lady cuz it's obvious God isn't done with her yet!!! I eagerly await each day's post to see bews of her improvement!! What a testimony she is writing!!! Continuing to pray!! In Christ's love, Diane in Ohio
Posted by: Diane Orr | February 07, 2011 at 09:10 PM
PRAISE JESUS! So excited for all God is working through and in Joanne, but also through your family! This news is such an encouragement to the Body of Christ. Persevering in prayer for Joanne's complete recovery and for God to be glorified!
Posted by: Jenn | February 07, 2011 at 09:20 PM
WOW WOW WOW!!!!!! We will be praying BIG for her Toben...really really BIG!!!!
In HIS Mighty Grip~
Shelley in Florida
Posted by: Shelley Swindler | February 07, 2011 at 09:41 PM
AWESOME! That is wonderful news.....prayer's going up!
Julie Hoagland - Seattle, WA
Posted by: Julie Hoagland | February 07, 2011 at 09:48 PM
This softens my heart, thank you for sharing the progress (and the pain).
Praying for steady progres, courage, patience and more miracles.
Posted by: merlin | February 07, 2011 at 09:50 PM
Praying BIG here in Illinois! Praise!!
Posted by: Janine | February 07, 2011 at 09:53 PM
Praise God Indeed we will be praying Big for your family. Our pastor preached on salt and light yesterday and you and J and her story are shining so bright I think I can see it all the way here in Wisconsin. God's Blessings
Charlotte
Posted by: charlotte | February 07, 2011 at 09:54 PM
Praising Him! Praying for even more blessings tomorrow! Our God is able and He is worthy of our praise!!
Joanne...still loving you and praying for you here in Wyoming!
Posted by: Melana Cummings | February 07, 2011 at 09:56 PM
I have been silently watching the journey, praying for you all, but can no longer hold back the joy as our Father brings Joanne back to her family. Prayers lifted. Love sent. Hope turned into reality. HE IS OUR AWESOME GOD!!!
Posted by: Carole (Imperial, California) | February 07, 2011 at 10:04 PM
"Worthy is the Lamb...Holy! Holy! Holy!" As I read this incredible praise report about Joanne's first word, in the background was the awesome praise "Agnus Dei" playing on our CD....tears of gratitude running down my face! Mind you, I've never met any of you personally, but so many around the world are shedding tears of gratitude for God is showing up and showing off... every step forward is a praise to our God. Points of light all around the world are rejoicing with you and yours tonight. Also lifted each wonderful and caring professional to the LORD by name in thanksgiving for their awesome dedication and service, as you requested. Every day will be filled with new wonders. I am so happy for you all... "Name above all names, You are worthy of our praise...How great is our God! All will see how great is our GOD!"
Blessings,
A So. Cal "Siesta"
Posted by: Pam Houston | February 07, 2011 at 10:05 PM
With tears in my eyes, I am praising God with you!!! What a wonderful day of blessing!!
Posted by: Judy | February 07, 2011 at 10:24 PM
Toben & Family
I have been following your blog since the first day of Joanne's stroke. There has not been a day that goes by that Joanne and your family are not in my thoughts and prayers... Your continued strength and commitment has been an amazing inspiration to me. I have found myself daily being reminded of what our real priorities need to be, in the mists of your incredible life, you are an amazing witness to God's strength and faithfulness. I am in totally awe as I hear daily of the miracles that are happening. Thank you for being so open and honest to all of the world as you walk this out. May God continue to be with you and Joanne,your girls and family. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.... God IS BIGGER than all of this, so we will "PRAY BIG PRAYERS" on the behalf of all of you. GOD BLESS you... and Thank You. Joanne is a very blessed women to have you surrounding her world.
Posted by: Kim B. from Holland, Mi | February 07, 2011 at 10:30 PM
I have never met Joanne...or any of her loved ones, but I continue to pray for her from afar (NW Indiana). Tonight we are praising God with you all. Glory to God on high!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, Toben. God bless you and your family.
Hang in there, Joanne! We're cheering you on, sister!
In His Love,
Geri
Posted by: Geri | February 07, 2011 at 10:39 PM
If I may, I just want to say to you, Toben, what an amazingly faithful husband you have been to your sweet wife through all this. You are an awesome example of "for better or for worse". And your prayer requests for others during this hard time, as well as your praise constantly to the Father who cares is light and encouragement to all who read what you share. Thank you.
Posted by: samantha | February 07, 2011 at 10:47 PM
Awesome! God is good :)
Posted by: Julie From Inmates | February 07, 2011 at 10:51 PM
Praising God! I am so excited to hear such great news. I will have to tell my son when he wakes up tomorrow, that his prayers were answered...we prayed last night that Joanne would be more alert and able to participate in her therapies....Good thing we prayed for the same thing tonight too! God is so good!!!
Posted by: erin | February 07, 2011 at 10:59 PM
So amazed and happy for a word! My father had a stroke when he was 48 and I was 16. His first words were 'we're back'- said after we came back from eating lunch. I will never forget that feeling of hearing him speak! So amazing!
Posted by: Kristy | February 07, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Rejoicing with you! I've only been following a short time, actually since first seeing the Praying for Joanne buttons on friends blogs...and am in Awe of our God who is at work so miraculously in your wife's life.
Prayers for your family!
Posted by: Becky | February 07, 2011 at 11:16 PM
No deficit. Surplus.
Praise be to Him that holds out His Healing Hand and doesn't let go.
Posted by: Lisa Ramsey | February 07, 2011 at 11:39 PM
Yay God! wonderful news! :)
Posted by: all shall be well | February 07, 2011 at 11:42 PM
What a Blessed Miracle Monday! I'm praying for an Ephesians 3:20 day for you tomorrow too! : )
Posted by: Julie M ~ The Little Red Shop | February 08, 2011 at 02:03 AM
Your already salt and light Brother!
God is SO GREAT.
Posted by: Ruthy:o) | February 08, 2011 at 02:28 AM
What a wonderful report!! Celebrating with you!! God is Sooooooo Good!!!
Posted by: Lori | February 08, 2011 at 04:08 AM
Oh THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!!
Prayers and celebrating here in TN!!
Adrienne
Posted by: fuzzytop | February 08, 2011 at 04:44 AM
Big Prayers continue!!!!!
Posted by: Amelia in NC | February 08, 2011 at 04:45 AM
WOW!! Praying big. Our God is so very awesome.
Posted by: Heather | February 08, 2011 at 05:04 AM
Continuing in prayer and praise in Mississippi!
Posted by: Betsy | February 08, 2011 at 05:20 AM
I was talking with my husband about everything, and he was saying that he didn't understand why this had to happen to someone like Joanne.
Okay, I am with that too, but...
I see how even in her illness, she is ministering to so many around the world. I have heard from my readers that they are praying for Joanne, and many come from Australia, Germany, Belgium and various other parts of the world.Can you imagine how prayers being said literally 24 hours a day can work?
Blessings Toben!
Posted by: Maribeth | February 08, 2011 at 06:03 AM
Rejoicing with you and Praise be to the Great and Mighty King!
Posted by: heather | February 08, 2011 at 06:09 AM
Praise the Lord! I've been praying for her everyday. Joanne (who doesn't even know who I am:) has been such a blessing to me and ministered to me the past few years through her blog and book. Selfishly, I'm anticipating the book she's going to write when she is made whole again. I'm hoping our prayers minister to her in the way that she has ministered to so many over the years.
Posted by: Dawn | February 08, 2011 at 06:14 AM
Praise the Lord!! Oh, sweet mercy!! THANK YOU, Jesus!!!
Toben, I don't know what time Joanne said "black," but I took a nap yesterday (about 1pm your time maybe) and dreamed I went to visit her. She saw me from clear across the room (it was really big) and said, "Well, look, there's my friend Marla from Ohio." I was beside myself with joy--even after I woke up. :)
Posted by: Marla Taviano | February 08, 2011 at 06:28 AM
So thankful for so many answered prayers and will continue to pray for continued progress. I get chill bumps thinking what it must have been like, for you and her Mom, when she said 'black':)
Blessings and prayers for your family and all of the medical staff,
Kaye
Matthew 21:22
Posted by: Kaye | February 08, 2011 at 06:33 AM
Praising God with tears of joy. Thank you Jesus! Continuing to 'pray big'.
Posted by: Sharon - Ontario Canada | February 08, 2011 at 06:39 AM
Your post made me cry. That's how happy I am! Still praying for her and for your family.
Posted by: Ana | February 08, 2011 at 07:03 AM
Thank you again Toben for this wonderful post when I saw on twitter that she spoke I just smiled and thanked Our Lord He is awesome I cannot tell what a testimony thisis going to be in this world after she gets up and is fully restored she is a miracle. I will pray for the staff and all the other people there as well. I am glad thather room is speaking to these people will pray that it is salt and light and that the Lord would speak to these people hearts as well. God is amazing and thru your family has used you all in my walk with Him and has changed my out look on a daily basis.
Carol
Albuquerque NM
Posted by: Carol | February 08, 2011 at 07:07 AM
Praising God for his faithfulness and healing mercies!! Wahoo!!! :)
Posted by: Ruth | February 08, 2011 at 07:33 AM
YAY!! How awesome is our GOD!! Praising and praying!
Posted by: Carmen | February 08, 2011 at 07:37 AM
I can't stop the tears. God is so good! Thank you for the list of name to pray for. I am printing them out to put in my prayer journal.
Posted by: Sugar Mommy | February 08, 2011 at 07:52 AM
More happy tears... praising God! Continuing to pray for all of you and your intentions.
Posted by: julie | February 08, 2011 at 07:54 AM
Your post just brought me to tears. Thank you for keeping us updated on Joanne's condition. We serve an awesome God. I believe there are many people crossing your path every day that see Jesus in you and Joanne. To God be the glory.
Posted by: Angie Jones | February 08, 2011 at 08:11 AM
WOW!! That is amazing! Praise God for answered prayers! I am doing a *happy dance* for Joanne!
Posted by: Beth | February 08, 2011 at 08:20 AM
I don't know Joanne or your family but I have been following and praying from North Carolina.
Wonderful news!
Posted by: Melissa H. | February 08, 2011 at 08:20 AM
Such amazing news! There is a meaningful difference between "believing" God to do something and "expecting" Him to do it! We will be EXPECTING His very best along with you and your family!!! Praying for more incredible moments to come!
Posted by: Kristen McWilliams | February 08, 2011 at 08:23 AM
Wonderful news!! One day at a time...
Still praying in Louisiana.
Posted by: TAMMY VICTOR | February 08, 2011 at 08:27 AM
Praise the Lord. I love the ministry of the body of Christ. May your blessings be many today. I'm praying BIG for all of you here in Mississippi.
Posted by: Deidra | February 08, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Praise God! May God be glorified through all of this! So glad to hear she is improving so much! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Praise God!!!!!
Posted by: Devanee | February 08, 2011 at 08:40 AM
To God be the Glory; Great things He has done!
As we pray to our Heavenly Father and ask His blessings on Joanne, your entire family and her care team, we are ever mindful of how this entire event is blessing so many others. He really does work all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
I am Praising and Praying BIG in Kansas.
Posted by: Paige Szajnuk | February 08, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Yeah! How exciting. God is good and he is at work doing amazing things here!
Posted by: Shawna | February 08, 2011 at 08:54 AM
I am overflowing with joy! Praise God! We continue to Pray BIG in Idaho!
Posted by: Amy J. | February 08, 2011 at 08:56 AM
What great news! We are praying for your dear family. We just heard the reading at mass about being light and salt this week:)
Posted by: Jay | February 08, 2011 at 08:58 AM
I read every day and pray your prayer requests at the moment. What a blessing you experienced from the Lord yesterday and shared with us! Thank you! God is great!!! Things that we see are huge are just His way of blessing us. Remember....Nothing is to difficult for God! Ask big!!!!
Posted by: JOYCE BLACK | February 08, 2011 at 09:15 AM