28 March 2011

March 28: Update on Jonatán

This will be a very quick and rather short update: Telegraph Style. (I'm sitting in Marcos' bedroom with a very squirmy almost-five-month-old...)

Please continue to pray for Jona. He has had several rough moments today... Breathing is a constant struggle as his lungs fill with fluid. He did have at least two incidents coughing up "stuff" today, granting some measure of relief. He also has moments when he breathes extremely fast. At one point today, he was breathing fifty times per minute!

Please pray for continued grace and strength for the family – especially as we watch by Jona's side during the night. He rests better, knowing we are there for him.

Please keep praying for extended family. (A list of specific prayer requests is included in the March 26 update.)

Jona continues to be a blessing. We are so thankful for God's extending his time with us. We are trusting our loving Shepherd to do what is best...
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9 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I saw him today--what a blessing! I did notice his fast paced breathing but he was his usual self. Always praying!

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  2. Shelly K.March 28, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    We continue to uphold your entire family in prayer.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    We're praying! The Hopkins family

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  4. Carin MeerdinkMarch 28, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Thanks for the updates, Deborah. Many hundreds are praying. I have been praying for the things you mentioned and that Jona's homegoing will be gentle and joyful. Asking God to uphold all of you with his grace and peace as you go through these difficult hours.

    Love,

    Carin

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  5. Cindy FranklinMarch 28, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Thank you so much for taking the time to keep everyone updated. Love and prayers from Cindy and Tim Franklin (Rachel's in-laws. Rachel is Pat Garwood's daughter.)

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  6. FaithMarch 29, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Have been keeping Jona and the all the family in my thoughts and prayers. Faith Doan Nichols, I am Pat Garwood's step-daughter.Will continue to keep you all in my prayers.

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  7. Mary Ann PerezMarch 29, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    It was so good to see you yesterday and hear you play the guitar. You're really good! I love you and continue to pray for you and your dear family.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Praying for him and all of you. Jona you're an amazing young man and such a great example and testimony for the Lord. Jason and Krista Peabody (Pat Garwood's neice and family)

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  9. KarenFaith KuhnsMarch 29, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Dear Ones: Thanks for the updates.
    I have been in the states since March 16 and am already travelling from place to place. I'm sitting
    in dalles, Tx now. You folks are MUCH in my prayers. May God continue to sustain you with His grace and perfect will. Hugs from one Uruguayan at heart to another.
    Karen Faith Kuhns

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