August 13, 2012

Jason is headed for surgery on Wednesday, and it is the first step in attempting to get him more skin to allow for the wounds to be in better shape. I don't like to keep using the word experimental, when describing the work the doctors are doing with Jason, but in effect, every time they do something with him, it is an "experiment." His spirits are up and he is getting both visitors and time to get out on his own. He has been to see other "new" patients and does his best to bring their spirits up as well. Otherwise, not much else to write about, other than the girls are doing fine and having a great time with Linda's (Grandma's) day care. We went and saw Ice Age today, and all the kids enjoyed it.

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  1. LynnAugust 13, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    I saw an eagle while I was out walking today so had to share this passage. Praying!
    Isaiah 40:28-31 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
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  2. AnonymousAugust 14, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    You are a good man, Jason, being there for the other patients. I'm sure that they are inspired like the rest of us. Chin up and know that we are all with you tomorrow and praying for the doctors also.

    All my best,
    Karen & Rob
    Livermore Friends

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  3. Denise EdwardsAugust 14, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    God is looking after Jason and the doctors. Hopefully since he is back in Bethesda, healing will move along faster. No doubt he is an inspiration to the newly wounded. No one better to help you along than one who is has been in your shoes. Awesome.

    Denise

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  4. LynnAugust 14, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    What comfort these words give! Praying hard that all goes well tomorrow!
    Psalms 23:1-6 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
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