Monday, October 17, 2006

I really enjoyed the time I got to spend with Jesse today. He remembered who I was! ("Jesse, who's that?" "That's my roommate Roy") Other than that, it was still difficult to see his memory lapses and disorientation. His mom went to get some batteries for the CD player at one point, and he said he has some at home in Venezuela (it has been several years since he lived there).

Jesse was a lot more physically active today. He kept on fiddling with his leg brace, asking repeatedly to have it taken off. At one point his mom had to restrain him because he almost got out of bed. His dad kept telling him that he had been in a car accident that hadn't been his fault, and that he had a lot of broken bones and would have to be patient. Although he is outwardly disoriented, there is obviously peace in his heart. Jesus' presence is with him.

Praise God for his constantly flowing, never-ending grace; for keeping Jesse and giving him peace; for how he is glorifying himself through Jesse. God is good!

Please pray:

• for healing in Jesse's brain and body
• that Jesse doesn't disassemble any braces or get out of bed when the nurse isn't looking
• that Jesse's spiritual needs are met
• for Jesse's family, that God continues to strengthen them and provide for their needs; that he gives them great joy in the midst of suffering and the peace that transcends understanding
• for rehab plans over the next year, that God would arrange it and provide it in his way