JONATHAN DOING WELL.

Saturday p.m. Jonathan continues stable, and everything continues well at the moment. There will be no posting tomorrow unless there is something of note to report.

HAS COME THROUGH WELL

Friday mid-day. We are pleased to say that the doctors are pleased with the way that Jonathan has come through the operation. This morning he has been sitting in a chair. Philip thinks that his speech is clearer and stronger. They hope that if things continue to go well he will be moved back to the Western in 2 days.

Meanwhile, Gillian and Samuel are on their way North. Do remember them all in your prayers.

SURGERY

Thursday This evening's news is that Jonathan was taken to theatre at mid-day today and had an operation to re-inflate his lung. At 6.00 p.m. news came from Gillian to say that Philip was with Jonathan in the recovery room. We do trust that Jonathan will make a good recovery from this operation.

Philip and Gillian travelled safely yesterday meeting about halfway to have coffee together. Tomorrow Gillian will make the journey back north again with Samuel. Pray for needed strength, and safety on the road.

CAUSE FOR THANKFULNESS

Wednesday a.m. Hopefully Jonathan's lung will be reinflated tomorrow using kehole surgery. He is in ICU and visiting is very restrictive.

There is encouraging news saying that his eyes are focusing better. He is comprehending more and is even speaking!! His voice is low because of the trachy but the doctors are encouraging him to speak rather than getting too dependant on signs. He is even making efforts to write!

The business of the car is being attended to. The driver has been contacted.

Please remember especially today, in view of the snowy conditions, both parent as one - Philip - travels north to come back to the hospital and Gillian travels to be with Samuel.

TRANSFERRED

Tuesday mid-day. Jonathan's lung has collapsed again and he has been transferred to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Towards the end of the week he will undergo surgery, hopefully key-hole surgery, which will be less traumatic for him. Philip is still in Bolton with Samuel so Gillian is faced with this latest development on her own.

Added to all this their car was damaged yesterday while in the car park. Onlookers took the number of the car which had caused the damage, which may help when claiming from the Insurers, but this is an added stress for them. Philip may travel back North tomorrow.

People are asked not to visit the hospital until further notice. Please pray for them all at this difficult time.

NO NEWS

Monday p.m. Jonathan remains stable. Please continue to pray even when there is no news.

NO CHANGE

The staff and Jonathan's family remain happy with his condition, but there is nothing new to report.

The Lord is just in His ways all
And holy in His works each one.
He's near to all that on Him call
Who call in truth on Him alone.
Psalm 145:17,18

NOT MOVED

Saturday p.m. Jonathan has not been moved into the neuro ward as was hoped. HDU want to keep him where he is. The lung is still ok but if it deflates again he would need surgery. So please pray that the lung will indeed stay inflated. However, he makes progress otherwise, and will nod or shake his head to answer a direct question.

Please pray also for Samuel as he returns to school on Monday. After attending morning service and then lunch with the Gracies, Philip or Gillian will drive south to Bolton. Pray for safety on the road and for peaceful hearts in the midst of concern.

THUMBS UP!!

Friday p.m. We are thankful that the news today is that Jonathan is to be moved this afternoon into the neurological ward. The lung specialist in the Royal Infirmary has been giving his opinion to the doctors dealing with Jonathan. Jonathan remains on the ventilator but continues to make good progress. He is showing that he is recognising people and when Mr. Gracie said earlier in the day that Catriona (his wife) would be in to visit later, Jonathan gave the thumbs up sign! Then he waved goodbye as Mr. Gracie left. We give thanks to God for His goodness.

STILL ACTIVE

Thursday p.m. Jonathan was quite active again today. He is still on the ventilator and the doctors are still waiting to hear from the lung specialist in the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.