Day 75 - August 29 - Praise and more praise
Three things today that bring joyous praise to my heart. First, Connor spent an hour and twenty minutes on the voice valve today. Wow! And he wasn't even tired at the end of that time - his speech therapist/friend finally made him stop. Pretty cool, eh?
Second, Cherié and I toured Valley today, speaking with one of the physiatrists and seeing firsthand what they can do for the boy. We came away with a completely different opinion than the one we got from the first time we dealt with their people - we were very pleased with both their philosophy of treatment and the program. On the way home, we got a call from our case worker at the hospital - Connor has been tentatively accepted at Valley, the insurance has approved the move, and we are scheduled to move Tuesday at 11 AM!
The "tentatively" part of that is that the physiatrist at Valley wants to see some numbers from some tests on Tuesday before he gives final approval - blood gases and such, as near as I can tell - so we will continue to pray that God will open this door fully to get Connor on to the next step of his recovery. Your continued prayers are very much appreciated!
Oh yeah - I said "three things", didn't I? I saved the best for last, of course. Today, the physical therapist (along with a coterie of cohorts) got Connor set up in a chair - and took him outside for the first time in 75 days! Check out the picture!!!
He was so jazzed, and so were Joélle, a friend that was along for the ride, the PT, the RT, the speech pathologist, and nearly everybody in the hospital, apparently. I wish I could have seen it, but I have to make do with the pictures just like y'all do! What a great treat for the boy. The cervical collar, by the way, was just to help him feel more comfortable in the chair - it wasn't a medical issue.
Now he's exhausted - but what a day. Our prayer remains that God will set the boy upright; we are also praying that if He does not answer that prayer before Monday, that He would provide for Connor's continued health as we wait for the transfer, and that God would open the door to see us safely established at Valley.
Praise the Lord - He is good, all the time!
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How Glorious that sun must have felt! How Glorious is our Lord!!!!
Kenzie and I clapped when we saw the picture!!!
If he gets accepted at Valley, I'll be so happy! I'm going to attend San Jose City College to study Sign Language and I'll be right across the street! I can't wait to meet you all!!!!
As always,
Michawn (and Kenzie)
MHBC
What a joy, my dear nephew, to see you out of bed, sitting upright, and outdoors! The best part, though, was the big smile on your face. You are always on my mind and in my heart and I will continue to pray for complete restoration. I love you, Connor, and I'm so proud of you. Never give up!
Love,
Aunt Tonya
Praise God!!! Woo-hoo!
I'd do back flips if I knew how.
Are family continues to pray for you.
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Mary Beth for the Halls
Whoo-hoo!!! Yippee! Connor we are so excited!
God Bless those wonderful people for making it possible for you to be outdoors. Fresno Com. Reg. Hosp. STAFF----YOU ROCK! You go above and beyond for Connor, and we thank God for each and everyone of you!
We are cheering with you! Praise God! I bet the sun never felt so good. Praising and praying!
The McMahel's
Mt Juliet, TN
That picture is just fabulous! Thank you for sharing your wonderful day with us all - what a perfect way to end this week!
We too are praising and praying!
The Zappas
Gilroy
That is the best photo of Connor yet!
God is moving mightily....
Thank you, God, for the door that seems to be opening at Valley Medical....it is close to so many friends and many of us who don't know Connor....
Connor -- our hearts will be warmed as we drive by VMC on our daily rounds, knowing you are working hard to rehabilitate and walk again! Knowing that God is helping you through the hard work of the next stage...I've known miracles worked at VMP...You can do it!
Look at you out in the sunshine, praising God! His light is shining on you and through you....Keep up the good work, Connor, and stay positive! Thousands of people are cheering and praying and thanking God right now.....
WHAT A GREAT SMILE CONNOR!
PTL
We have abundant gratitude for our glorious Lord. To Him be the Glory.
Gee, what a difference a day makes, just 24 little hours. I can hear the melody in my head.
We will praise God with you.
Joyous news.
So glad you will be leaving that Mulberry tree Cherie'.
Continued prayers, Bonnie
Wowza!! Oh, that sunshine and fresh air must have felt AMAZING to him! And what a boost to his spirits to have such a great day. I'll be praying for his upcoming tests and the impending move.
Praise God, for He is good all the time! Indeed!
:)
lindsey spiegel
andrews, texas
Wow!! Praise God!! Indeed, what a blessing to be out in the sun... able to see God's glory as revealed in the sky! Reminds me of Psalm 19.
We'll be praying, as Jenann said above...
Lee
P.S. I woke up early this morning - I'm not even sure what time it was (it wasn't very light, if it was light at all) and prayed about your meeting at Valley...
We are so thrilled to see Connor out with a smile on his face! I bet he feels he's finally "out of prison" with the 3 walls around him.
And what a joy to know we were wrong in thinking he had to be out last night, then we thought today, now you have till Tuesday. What an answer to prayer!
Man, I was on my knees praying my heart out, even praying hard that Valley would come through. What a perfect place to be.
We will continue to pray that the doctors/staff will agree to this come Monday/Tuesday.
We are so excited for you all. Tell Connor, "Way to go, you're working so hard, we're proud of you!"
We'll continue to pray for great results from the doctor and that it will be "a go!!!"
In Him,
Kim & Ken
PRAISE GOD !!!! PRAISE GOD !!! PRAISE GOD !!!!
and you guys are ALL soldiers for Christ !!! you're troopers....keep up the good fight!!!
Connor's picture is priceless! What a glow and that smile...
PRAISE GOD, HE is so very, very GOOD.
Our prayers are going strong for the tests and the move.
GOD loves you Connor - your spirit is a blessing to all of us praying and watching.
Glory, Glory, Glory - how GREAT is our GOD.
~Shayne & Thomas, Hollister
THANK YOU JESUS!
This is definitely amazing news and that picture outside...yessss!
We'll continue to pray for Valley Med. What a blessing for all.
Jeff for the Slavich fam
Thank you Jesus!
I too thought when I saw the picture, "That is the best one yet."
Eric, I've been wondering if your mornings are going any better?
Praise God! Oh, what a glorious day!
Praying in Spokane!
I'm just crying thankful tears! What a wonderful, wonderful picture precious one. Thanks for sharing!
Sheila
You go Connor! You brought a HUGE smile to my face! You and your families faith are amazing. I am sure God is a very proud parent of all of you. Cherie and Eric, for being amazing parents and striving to honor God in all this! Jollie, for being the most wonderful, ab fab sister in the world!
Williamson Family, you are salt and light!
The Derendinger Family
San Jose, Ca
YAY!!!!
I'm super excited for Connor, and for the whole family! (:
I love you guys so much, ya'll are my 2nt family and you mean so much to mean! Thats so awesome Connor, I LOVE YOU!
see ya'll soon!
love, Carebear (aka: carrianne)
WOW! It has been such a hectic day and we just got in at midnight this evening! The first thing I did is run upstairs, get the computer on, and come right to Connor's site to check on him! I am so very excited for all of you. Please let Connor know it was wonderful to see his smiling face in that picture! We can't wait for him to be closer to home so we can come up to meet all of you!
God bless you all,
The Vaiana Family
in Morgan Hill
Praise God! He is soooo good! I am thrilled that you may get Connor closer to home and that Valley is reconsidering taking him. Blessings, Jann Hija
YAY!!! This picture brought tears, what a wonderful sight!
Thank you Lord for this wonderful day!!
I pray that doors would continue to be opened for Connor's move to Valley.
Sending hugs to you all.
Dear Connor, what a great day for you -- and for all of us in your "Cheering Section!" I enlarged your picture just so I could see those freckles - love 'em.
You're on your way young man. You've made great progress and still more to come! Keep up the good work, and keep the faith.
We are praying the move to Valley is approved and happens on Tuesday. What an answer to prayer!
In Christ's Love,
MT
C'ville
Just as Connor and your family need these praise-days (the picture is PRICELESS!!!)
...so also do these praise-days help in our days of prayer - kind of a jump start, after many heavy days of helping to carry the load.
Blessings on your Labor Day weekend from a prayer warrior who has been jump started...
How exciting on so many levels! We are rejoicing with you all... woo-hooing and crying tears of joy at the computer this morning!! May Cherie' be healed, may all continue to go as planned for the big move and may God continue to keep his blanket of peace draped over you, Eric in the early morning hours! Amen!
Didn't see this until this am, it just brough tears to my eyes. Praise the Lord God Almighty!!!!!!! What a picture and it's worth a thousand words that smile on Connor's face. Rejoicing with you all at this very good news about Valley. Come on home Williamson's, Morgan Hill awaits you!!!
God Bless you all,
Ginny
Hallelujah!!!!!! Praise the Lord!!!!! What a beautiful "boy" and what a beautiful smile!!!
I praise the Lord for His goodness and mercy.
"And the sun's coming up in the morning,
every tear will be gone from my eyes,
This ole day's gonna give way to glory,
and like an eagle I'll take to the skies."
Rejoicing in Florida while doing the happiest happy dance I've ever done!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love ya'll
Martha in Fl.
Praise the Lord! We're rejoicing with you all and continuing to pray.
God bless you,
Bob and Nancy Wells
Thank you GOD! Conner you look AWESOME! What a beautiful day! LOVE YOU!
Evalena
From Katherine Hall and family,
I have been following Connor's journey everyday. I look forward to it everyday, hoping and praying that God is answering the thousands of prayers being prayed for Connor and family. The picture of Connor outside, brought tears and a smile to my face, thank you God for making it possible for Connor to feel the sun on his face and I pray that it brought him a new sense of hope. You are all amazing people and when Connor gets moved to Valley, I would be honored to come and meet him in person. He, Eric Cherie and Jollie, you are all awesome and such an inspiration to all of us following Connor's jouney. Praise the Lord , He is good! Please let me know if can meet all of you face to face at Valley.
God bless you, each and everyone of you, and most especially Connor, keep fighting the fight, you have a battlefield of prayer warriors out there fighting for you!!!
Katherine Hall
Los Gatos, CA
Eric, Cherie, Joelle, and Connor,
I am so excited for you all! I am thrilled that Valley has reconsidered Connor's admittance. There are a great many encouraging people there. Hopefully in my travels, Mom and I will be able to meet you. We pop into "1 Center" when I have appointments.
Oh, there is a place to park RVs there too!
With much rejoicing,
jessrun
Hey Connor and family! Praise the Lord! How happy I was to see you outside in the sun!
Cathy
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