Many changes

Everyday Jon's improvement is becoming more and more apparent.  Last Saturday his hand shook the entire time he moved it to his face.  Today, he does it without shaking and much more quickly and efficiently.  He is starting to communicate with us much more.  He becomes frustrated sometimes b/c we don't understand him.  The pressure support on the vent is on 12.  The doctor assesses him daily and then they lower it by 2 every twelve hours depending on if the Dr gives the okay.  They really think that his fever is due to being on the ventilator and his elevated liver enzymes are due to some of his meds.  All of his tests are coming back good.  Earlier this week the doctor told us that one day soon it is going to be up to Jon...his recovery would depend on what Jon put into it rather than the treatment that the doctor was/is giving to him.  All of the doctors and nurses are so happy to see Jon and see his improvement.  It is so hard to leave him alone.  It seems like we have so much catching up to do!  Jon is being his normal self and making some somewhat inappropriate comments to the nurses and us...:)  It is good to see (I think?)  Jon is not "Jon" yet.  It is easy to paint a picture that is different than reality.  Jon is still on some strong medications.  It can be deceiving to hear about all of his improvements and in your mind imagine that he is about to walk out of the hospital door.  Jon is MUCH better and we are so thankful, but realistically Jon has a long road ahead of him to regain his strength.  Please continue to pray for Jon and Melinda.  Your prayers are the most precious gift.  One day Jon will be able to understand and know that so many people have prayed for him and know how lucky he is to be here with us today.  Today one of the nurses talked about the day that Jon came to Baptist and said that being on the rotorest bed probably saved his life.  They talk about how close to death he was when he came.  We can only attribute his recovery to God's will.  We are so thankful.  So, when your faith waivers and you doubt the power of prayer, remember Jon's story.  God does answer our prayers; we must be open to hearing His answers.