To give some background, Jerry slept extremely well last night. Dennis said that he felt like it was the first real deep sleep that Jerry has had, and he went all the way through the night until about 8:30am this morning. However, it seems like maybe his sleep was "too" good, as he has had a really hard time coming out of it.
Since waking up, Jerry has been really groggy-- a bit spacey and confused. However, as they ran him through some tests, he knew the date, he knew what day it was, he knew what had happened and he knew where he was. However, his manner was was a bit "off" from the last few days, and coupled with the fact that one of his eyes was dilated more then the other, his doctor decided to send him in for a CT scan, as you saw in Dennis's earlier posts.
Mainly, this scan was precautionary. The doctor explained that there are a number of "red flags" that then push the doctors to certain standard procedures. Jerry's eyes, appearing different in dilation, is a "red flag" that could indicate some sort of pressure in his brain. Combined with the grogginess, there was enough concern to warrant the test. Obviously, finding any issues early is the goal so that they can be alleviated before becoming problems of a monstrous proportion.
Gratefully, as of this moment, Jerry does not have a headache, he clearly knows his "details", and a few minutes ago, he was asking for a popsicle and noting how bad TV is on the weekends--just cooking shows, which are obviously not his favorites right now.
But obviously, the events of the morning have been extremely frightening for Dennis and Katie, and the day has been very emotional for them. Coupled with the fact that they are very sleep deprived, learning that there may be additional issues to address is almost too much to take. So please pray with me now for these two parents. Pray that they would continue to find strength in themselves that has come from God, and pray that they would have peace that surpasses understanding.
Please pray now as the doctors and technicians are reviewing the scan results, and pray for their wisdom as they determine if anything needs done. Pray that they would not miss a single detail, and overall, pray that test results would continue to confirm that Jerry's brain is undamaged. Please pray that Dennis, Katie and Jerry would be free of anxiety as they await the results later today, pray that they would have peace and rest.
As soon as the results are in, someone will be back to post them. But until then, let's just continue to pray, and to thank God for the amazing answers we've already seen!
Yours,
Marci
8 comments:
Dennis and Katie, you are two wonderful parents, all that you have done and continue to do for your children is incredible. Continue holding on, believe and have hope. Envelop yourselves in the Lord our God and his word, let Him who is greater than us sustain you and your family.
12 Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. 13 As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle.
-Exodus 17
Know that you are surrounded by brothers and sisters in Christ.
Though may of us can not be there with you now, let our prayers help hold you and your family together.
Your in our hearts..
hearts, thoughts, prayers are with you and are constant.
the Ferry's
Prayers for Jerry! ..and for the vigilant doctors and nurses!
Peace and small comforts to Dennis, Katie and all the kids!
You are all doing a fantastic job for Jerry and each other!
Here's best wishes that the C-scan finds more answers for Jerry!
Good prayers and great coffee, Dennis! ..I know the road is long, ..but you have a lot of people walking with you!
..and there is a huge presence behind you with a loving hand on your shoulders, ..and Jerry's!
God loves Jerry very much!
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(Good luck tonight! ..Hope Jerry finds a bit of peace in his sleep!)
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But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end. Lamentations 3:21
So I just keep coming back to the page to get updates and know how specifically to pray. This is what I most recently have keyed in on:
Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10
THANK YOU MARCI, FOR ALLOWING THIS PLACE TO POST OUR PRAYERS, WELL WISHING, AND THOUGHTS. :) Sharon for the Frys
We are still praying for all of you.
Jerry..we love you and your Mom and Dad and the kids.
Don't be afraid, with all these people praying for Jerry, he can not be harmed, continue to believe in HIS miracles.
Gretch
I continue to pray for your family.
Whatever it takes. Amen. I hope he improves and his CT scan comes back 'clean'. You are in our thoughts and hearts.
Take care!
--Scott;
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