Jesse's mind also seems a little better than yesterday. I brought him his Curious George DVD that he bought about three weeks ago (awesome movie, by the way), and he said "Oh yeah, I bought this for me and my roommates to watch". His dad said he did pretty well on certain areas of a cognitive test -- he was able to repeat seven single-digit numbers in a row, but in other areas he didn't do as well ("What are three reasons you might call the police?"). No cause for discouragement, though: his rate of improvement so far has exceeded all expectations (Thank you Jesus).
For prayer requests, I refer you to yesterday's post, but with one addition: pray for endurance and encouragement for Jesse and his family as they walk through the rehab process, which may at times be difficult and discouraging.
Dave Olsen, a former MAF pilot who was my mentor for a year, shared the following text with me; it really encouraged me when I was in a difficult period of college life. Now I share it with you. If you know Jesus, these promises are for you, because you have been grafted into the root of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (see Romans 11).
But now, this is what the Lord says—
he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel:
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
For I am the Lord, your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior."
(from Isaiah 43, NIV)
... and the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen (from 1 Peter 5, NIV).
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