NOW IN THE HIGH DEPENDANCY UNIT

Sunday p.m. We have another encouragement tonight as we hear that Jonathan is not now considered to be in a Critical or Life Threatening condition, but Chronically Ill. He has been moved from the Intensive Care Unit to a room of his own in the High Dependancy Unit with a nurse constantly in attendance. Because of concern that he would pull the breathing tube out of his mouth it has been replaced by a tracheostomy. His parents hope that fairly soon it may be possible to move their son to nearer home. Please pray for peace for them in all their concerns.

CONDITION STABLE

Saturday p.m. Jonathan continues stable. There may not be as much to report on his condition over the next few days, as there has been in the last fortnight. There is much to be thankful for in his progress so far. However there is a long way to go and the whole family need our continued prayerful support.

PHYSICAL PROGRESS MAINTAINED

Friday. Jonathan's physical progress has been maintained today. He is still making arm movements, and today his eyes have been open for most of the day, although as yet, they are unseeing. Sedation has been withdrawn, although the effects of it will take some time to work through his body. The only tubes he has are for nutrition. He looks better. The medical staff are very pleased with his progress. Please pray about the next decisions that have to be made.

FURTHER PROGRESS

Thursday. mid-day. According to the latest news, Jonathan continues to make good progress. Most of the tubes in his body have now been removed. Medication is reduced, and he continues to show that he is hearing by obeying "commands". The nurses are surprised at how well he is doing at this stage after the accident. Having said that, it must also be said that there is a long way to go. But let us give our thanks to God for the progress so far, and continue to commit Jonathan to His care.
There is a tube in Jonathan's mouth which is obviously causing him discomfort. There will be a proceedure this afternoon (in the ward) to remove it, and insert one that will be more comfortable. He also has an infection or allergy in both arms, which the doctors are going to identify from a blood sample and then treat.

ENCOURAGING SIGNS

Wed. p.m. There are some encouraging signs this evening. Jonathan remains stable. Some tubes have been removed from him and there are indications that he is hearing what is being said to him. When asked to press a hand, after a delay he was able to respond to the request albeit, weakly; when asked to open his eyes his eyeslids fluttered as if trying to make the effort. Also, whereas there was a nurse constantly watching him, now they may move to see other patients in the ward. May the Good Physician continue this work of healing.

ALMOST BREATHING ON HIS OWN

Wed. 4.p.m. We are thankful to say that things are quiet which is a good sign, and Jonathan is almost breathing on his own. His family are still waiting to see what and when the next step will be. They are having their evening meal with the Gracie family. Thank you all for your continued prayers, wherever you are, north or south, east or west.

CONTINUE IN PRAYER

Tues. p.m. The doctors have been back and fore to the ward to see Jonathan. He is still the same. Please pray.

STABLE

Tues. a.m. No news this morning other than that Jonathan continues in a stable condition.

WAITING

Mon. p.m. Things are still the same, with Jonathan's condition remaining stable. Please continue to uphold Philip, Gillian and Samuel, as they anxiously wait.

THANKFUL

Mon a.m. We are thankful this morning to hear that Jonathan has been stable through the night and into this morning. This is what the doctors want following Saturday's surgery.