I know... An update is overdue. To fill in some gaps, I'm posting excerpts from a note written by Grandma Pat (who is now here from Uruguay):
The Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations...
First of all, let us say that we are grateful for and overwhelmed by all of you who are praying for Jona and for all of us as family. Many of you are passing along updates regarding Jona's current condition; this means a great deal to us even though we can't reply to each one of you individually.
Jona has been sleeping more and more during the day and resting quite well at night. Mornings the past four or five days have been the most difficult for him. He is getting weaker but still enjoys texting and talking with friends on his I-Pad 2 – a gift from some of the staff at the Cancer Center.
Prayer is a very important part of Jona's day and night. Whenever he's having difficulty breathing, he asks one or several in the room with him to pray. We count it a privilege to ask our God to calm his breathing and make it easier for him to get his breath. His pulse for the past almost month has been very fast – as if he's running a continuous race. Only the Lord knows how long Jona's heart can run this race. But God's grace is sufficient, and He's always near. We confidently trust Him to do what is His best and perfect will.
Grandma Dosila and Aunt Julia arrived last Saturday. Thankfully, we were able to change their tickets so they could arrive two days earlier than originally planned. They, too, have been enjoying Jona's good times and amazing wit. He also enjoyed a visit from Patch the Pirate earlier this week, and he enjoys the visitors and all who are encouraging and supporting him and his family.
Eating is becoming more and more of a challenge for Jona. Please pray that he wouldn't lose his ability to swallow as the tumors, no doubt, are continuing to grow.
We have enjoyed some precious times of singing, Scripture reading, and prayer together as a family. We consider each day with Jona as a special gift from God.
Please continue to pray for us...
6 comments:
I've been praying for you all. May the Lord be your great consolation.
Janet R
Praise the Lord with us! Uncle John Mark ("Dearest" to me!) is home -- safe and sound but tired...
Psalm 29:11 -- "The LORD will give strength unto His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace."
So happy for you that John Mark made it home safely. Will continue to pray for Jona and your family.
What a sweet and rich update! Thank you. We continue to praise God and pray. I know those times of asking for prayer are sweet. I remember while David was in the surgery room, whenever my heart would get heavy, I would grab someone and pray. The comfort and assurance that God gives are amazing. Yet I know that as the days go by, Jona is getting tired. We continue to pray for him and you all.
Maribel
Thank you so much for the updates. I check several times a day so I know how best to pray for Jona and the whole family. I am encouraged by the great work of the grace of God in your family through this trial. Again, your ministry through the updates is such a blessing to those of us who are praying.
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