Well I started to post a message early this afternoon and only got a few sentences in before things got very busy. This is the first opportunity today to write an update. There seems to be a bit of a trend lately with the days not starting so well and then wonderful things happen. This morning I needed to do laundry, however I left my wallet at the hospital. I had some inconveniences which delayed my getting to the hospital this morning. I won't bore you with the details let me just say I was very frustrated. When I finally arrived at the hospital I found Dennis in not so good shape with stomach flu type symptoms. He was not able to have much contact with Jerry, so needless to say he went back to the hotel to sleep for the day. After therapy and lunch Jerry was in bed resting awaiting his afternoon therapy when the most glorious thing happened. Jerry's legs were moving under the blanket, I couldn't believe my eyes. I asked him if he was trying to move his legs and he replied no. When his legs stopped moving I asked him to try and move just the left foot only focus on the left foot and low and behold the left toe moved. I then asked him to try to move the right foot and the right toe moved. It was the most wonderful thing I've ever seen. My heart is full of joy today and I praise God for yet another blessing. God is good and merciful and gives me what I need to sustain me through another day, praise him.
Please pray for Dennis that what ever sickness he had today is gone tomorrow and as always pray that Jerry's spinal cord will be perfectly mended and that God will heal each and every damaged nerve. Also pray for guidance in perusing project walk and if it's God's will he will provide the means to get Jerry to San Diego in four weeks.
Thank you to all my prayer warriors.
Katie
37 comments:
Katie! What glorious, glorious news! You must be walking on clouds tonight yourself! My love and prayers surround you and Dennis!
Lord God, thank you so much for your miracle today... a miracle that causes our hearts to soar! We give YOU all the praise and glory!
Lord, please be with Dennis and give him good sleep. Protect he and Katie, Josh, Janea, and Jessie... this stressful time wears down their bodies and their immune systems. Strengthen them. Keep them well so that they are able to be with Jerry each day. Restore their hearts, minds and bodies as you are restoring Jerry.
We are so honored to bear witness to your miracles... one day at a time! God, hold each of us close. As we go to our churches tomorrow let us share the good news of Your love for each of us as told through Following Jerry.
All I can say is OH MY GOD!!! Thank you Lord for giving us a glimpse of the miracle you have in mind for Jerry. Help us to be patient and use Jerry's story to spread the word that God is alive and well in the universe.
That is so amazing! Wow! Thank God!
Wow!!! The power of prayer and God is amazing!This is such great news! Love you guys!
--Karen and Jason
Wow!!! The power of prayer and God is amazing!This is such great news! Love you guys!
--Karen and Jason
this is the best news ever!!!
thank GOD!!!! :)
katie...i was downstairs in the bookstore talking to terry johnson about how I had been talking to dennis about miracles (and how as Jerry's story travels around the world God will be even more glorified) when sharon called me saying she had seen his toes move! we were OVERJOYED. i love how each day God is sustaining and giving you the victories you need to carry on. this is a glorious day indeed and even greater ones are to come! i LOVE all of you guys!
I'm speechless. Sitting here with the nicest smile on my face. I pray each day for tiny miracles that give you hope and keep you strong. Katie, you are reminding us of the beautiful strength of a mother's love. I know God has a plan for Jerry.
Dear Lord, thank you for each gift that lifts our spirits and give's Jerry strength to work hard toward his recovery. Through Christ, AMEN
Absolute PRAISE,HONOR,and GLORY to our GOD. Thank You for the daily updates, it is so much a part of our day. NOTHING is impossible for God. We will continue to pray for Project Walk and ALL God is doing.
Dennis, Hope your feeling better.
Katie, God has shown us a miracle!!! I am so happy. What a awesome God we have. Thank you Lord.
I love you guys and will see you later today.
Love Grandma
I finally got to sit down and read the last updates,it has been the first time ,I missed a day!
Then I got to read this amazing news.
This is fantastic news.
Keep healing ,get stronger every day,hour , minute and second.
Gabi,Jim and Prisco
PSALM 95
1 Come let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
We are filled with joy and give God the glory for your latest news.
The Bakers in Santa Cruz
Wow!!!!!Thank you LORD!!!
will continue praying for healing, for direction to future plans and for Dennis' health.
karla, redding Ca
WOW! Tears of joy! Had to shout the news to the family! The power of prayer, love, believing, and seeing the miracles, is there a word for this kind of joy?! : ) !
Go Jerry Go!!!! San Diego here you come!
Praying for another glorious day, more miracles for Jerry!!
Prayers that Dennis will feel better today.
which is a good segway here...
just in case anyone didn't hear about FDA salmonella outbreak - warning - don't eat any product with peanut butter in it...the little crackers, cookies....list is on FDA site.
Now, off to spread the news of the miracle!
Sharon Ferry
All the way from Alabama we shout with joy and thanks and praise to our Almighty Father! Way to go GOD! What a testimony to our Lord's Way!
Dennis, hope you're feeling better and that it's a bug that moves on quickly! Please give Jer a tweek on the cheek for me! We are overjoyed and can hardly speak at the news. How faithful is our Lord!
Much Love,
Trish, Chris and Mary - Buel's home holding down the fort while we're here in Birmingham - 12 degrees yesterday, brrrr!
Dennis,
Jesus, I pray that you will heal Dennis' tired, worn down mind and body. Give him the strength that we all depend upon. The strength to hold Jerry, Katie, Josh, Jenae and Jessica. He is the rock that helps Katie keep this family steadfast in their belief in YOU.
Katie,
I pray, from one mother to another, HE is able to sustain your strenght too. (Why else would GOD give us the burden of carrying HIS little soldiers for 9 months plus the rest of our lives?)
Jerry,
Today will hold another miracle for you. (Jesus hear our prayer.)
Today, while all your family arrives, let them pick your spirits up and carry you to cloud 9 (not Coffee 9).
Lord, please keep Jerry focused on the work ahead and give him a light heart and a happy heart to do this work.
I love you guys,
GL
Katie, I almost forgot, I have spare change for the washer and dryer, whichever you choose to use. (-:
P.S. You cracked me up on the phone last night while the tears streamed down my cheeks.
G
My heart is filled with so much joy for you and your family today . God is at work :)
“This is one of the miracles of love: It gives a power of seeing through its own enchantments and yet not being disenchanted.”
In a circle of 30 women, sitting in the chapel of Dominican Hospital, we sang to Jerry...
"We are sending you Light to Hold You to Heal You, we are sending You Light to hold You in Love..."
and...
"Calling all angels, calling all angels, help me through this one, don't leave me alone. Calling all angels, calling all angels, we trying, we're hoping and we're not sure how..."
Michal Lauren
It's a beautiful day here in Sacramento... and I'm praying for a beautiful day at "Jerry's Place"!
Love you all...prayers continue!
The news of Jerry moving his lower limbs is the greatest thing we've ever heard! All your wonderful work is paying off. Keep it up! Good things are happening to good people. stay strong. We are always thinking of you, G&P.
I also missed a day and reading this post today brought the happiest of tears to my eyes. I couldn't even read it to my husband as I have done in the past. After reading it for himself he walked away feeling the same as I was...
We don't know you personally but we are following your triumphs... keep going... stay strong... Jerry, you and your family are an inspiration.
Wow! What great news! I didn't see the post last night but saw it today after getting home from church. God is so good. We will pray also for healing for Dennis.
Frances
Hi MacCallisters, just wanted to let you know Jerry,and all of you continue to be remembered in the prayers of students, staff and faculty at Embry-Riddle. May you continue to be blessed with wisdom and hope.
Chaplain Rust
Oh my soul, my soul... I got shivers reading this, and began crying..
This is God, this is real..... And I am blown away
Thanks be to God.
-Eric Williams
WOW! I just read your update and I got goose bumps! We will continue to pray for Jerry progress!!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Your story is an amazing testimony of God's power and the love He has for each one of us. Jerry is so lucky to have you both as parents. The love you have for Jerry, your positive attitude, and rock solid faith is inspiring!
God is good! It is amazing to see the power of fprayer in action. It is just a matter of time until Jerry's body is COMPLETELY healed. I can see it already!
A friend of mine just showed me this video on youtube today and it made me think of you. When you have a few minutes watch it. It is a snippet from a sermon talking about a molecule called laminin that holds our bodies together. Just wait until you see what it looks like! It is truly God's presence in us. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e4zgJXPpI4
We are continuing to hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Brooksie, Marietta, GA
Praising God over here in Washington! I've been following this blog since the beginning, and praying everyday!!
This message is for Jerry;
Jerry, sometimes just when we think we have it all figured out, life happens and we are reminded to humble ourselves before God. In doing so we are able to do things with our lives we never dreamed possible. I remember well laying in a hospital bed night after night hurting, angry, sad, and frustrated. Believe me you couldn't ever be more humble than you are right now. God is with you, God is using your story to inspire so many, You have to remember that we can do nothing without God and Everything and ANYTHING with God. You must believe that you will get better, the pain will go away, the muscles will grow strong again, you will walk again, you must believe it and focus on God. You have all the Love and support you need we are all here for you Jerry, we Love you. In God's Holy name I ask daily Jerry be Healed, be Strong, be Faithful.
Our Love,
Josh and Nikki
Hallelulia!!
Praise the Lord.
the You Tube clip mentioned above -about Laminin is sooo worth watching! Thanks for sharing!
Woo-HOOO! I was so inspired this morning when I read your most recent post, God is hard at work and is doing great things! I hope today brings more good news for you Jerry and family.
~Rebecca
"RIGHT ON IT'S A GOOD DAY!
All I can say is PRAISE GOD!!We are over joyed.Will keep up with are praying I know will see more of the Lords work soon. I wish I was there to see this,Jerry I didn't get to come to see you because I was sick, so I hope to come soon.
Love Aunt Teresa
Katie, Dennis, Jessica & the rest of the family: I was out of the loop for a while and found your blog using a link from the SLVGS web site. I was so sorry to hear that Jerry was injured. From reading through the blog, I can see that God is definitely using this tragic event to show what He can do. Your faith in such a time of trials is inspirational! Thank you for being so open and sharing what you are going through day to day. You help all of us focus on what is TRULY important! I will keep Jerry and your whole family in my prayers. - Dawn
So awesome! That's great! I'm so happy for all of you!
Awesome.
Soon we will see Jerry doing miraculous things. Even his doctors will be amazed.
The power of gods almight hand is on Jerry, and tell him to believe and be set free.
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