Day 220 - January 20 - Coincidence? Not!
I want to relate something that happened tonight that freaked us out just a bit, amazed us, and excited us all in about five minutes. Tonight as we were watching TV and getting ready to go to bed, Connor was looking very introspective, like he was studying something, when he suddenly announced that he felt weird. Cherié asked him what he meant by "weird", and he said "I feel like I'm about to get up or start moving something new". Well as you can imagine, that brought the conversation to a stop and I began to pray while Cherié spoke with him to see what was going on. I had been praying for only about 30 seconds when Connor's cellfone chirped, indicating a text message. I reached over for some reason and grabbed the phone, and there was a text from Joélle. It read "So, any new movements/feelings/improvements??!!" I kid you not - right at the moment Connor said what he said, Joélle was prompted to ask that question and send a text message. That was the "a bit freaky and amazing" part. I set the phone down and got on my knees, lifting Connor up as well as rebuking the enemy and praying for Connor's faith and courage. I also began lifting up the people who have been praying for us, that the Holy Spirit would prompt them to stop and pray for Connor at that moment.
So, what was the exciting part? Cherié helped Connor sit straight up in his chair, away from the backrest. Without assistance, Connor leaned forward a couple of inches, and then was able to pull himself back up those couple of inches! Using his chest and back muscles, I guess. It was astounding to watch, and we were shouting with joy and praising God as Connor made clear movements under his own efforts. And efforts they were - he was completely exhausted from it, so he is now in bed and we're in the midst of his "get to bed" routines.
Cool, huh? So we're a bit "up" right now. And the best part came afterward. I finally responded to Joélle, and she immediately called us. We had her on the speakerphone, and she told Connor how proud she was of him. Then she asked him "are you proud of yourself?", and for the first time in over seven months, Connor said "yes".
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posted by Eric Williamson @ 10:11 PM
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Wonderful!
God is soooo good!!
Great to hear that Connor is proud of himself, too - I'm sure that's going to be incredibly important moving forward!
oh my goodness that is so exiting to hear!!!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!! good job Connor!!!!! im so happy to see Gods' hand at work everyday and every night... I love how God never fails to amaze us... The Lord is in control of the whole situation Praise HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome...completely awesome!!!!! Thank you, Lord.
PRAISE THE LORD!!!!
That is completely amazing...yet NOT surprising! We've been praying for this for 220 days. And we won't stop until Connor is completely restored physically or until God says, "No."
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for this "YES!"
Amen.
That's so exciting!!! Way to go Connor!!! Thank you Lord!!
When I was putting Caitie to bed tonight, I felt an extra conviction to pray (with true belief) for Connor to move his body.
Continuing to pray and lift you guys up. It was great to finally meet you at MHBC on Sunday!
Linda H
hey guys..
ok ,now if that wasnt all a God thing i dont know what is!! so exciting.
im so happy for all of you and that God knew you needed that shot in the arm. wow!! yeah Connor!!
God really is the lifter of our heads in more ways than one.
Amen and Amen.
Believing with you,
Mary Carlos
Don't you love those little "gifts" from the Lord. They are NOT coincidences...they are presents....reminders of his presence. I look forward to hearing about more and more of these exciting forward changes and rejoice with you guys. Thank you so much for sharing your good news.
With love in Christ,
Claudia in Norco
That is so cool! Praise God & way to go Connor! Woohoo! I'm so excited now! :)
Continuing to pray for full restoration, and for all your daily needs on all fronts - you guys are an amazing family, and once again I'm so happy to be a part of this blogchurch!
~Amy
Very exciting!
Praise God!
Oh my goodness.
I made the mistake of reading this at work and it made me cry. I was reading it because one of my employees asked me "How's your buddy Eric's boy?"
And I hadn't been on the web
Here's a rule for you
...NEVER cry at a tire shop!
Seriously...Hallelujah!
I am proud to cry with my friends the Williamsons!
Love in Jesus,
Jeff for the Slavich family
That is so wonderful!
lol Jeff!
AWESOME!
I got chills and then tears all at the same time reading that. So truly exciting. Give thanks to our Lord for he is truly great. My prayers will continue.
Praise God!!! WAY TO GO CONNOR!!! Keep trying and we will all keep praying! I had goosebumps when I read this post, thank you Jesus, keep up the good work! You too Connor!
Katherine Hall
Los Gatos, CA
How wonderful! God is so good!
Connor and family,
I cry with joy! That is so awesome! So amazing how He works, all those things at once! And you should be proud Connor, you've kept the faith and you are doing so great!
As always,
Michawn
Yes!! This is WAY "cool" to hear!!! I agree with everyone, God IS truly AWESOME!!! I'd been praying during the day yesterday and last night for movement for Connor. How exciting to read this!!
We'll continue praying!
In Him!
Kim
Connor that is so amazing!!! Our God is so amazing isn't He!! I don't remembered if anything had happened to you spinal cord its self(sprain, bruising, ect.), but I was told that it takes around 6 months for it to heal. Work hard and you will regain strength and more movement. We love and pray for you and your family daily!
wow. looks like the people of God are rocking those prayers up for connor, and for jerry too! look at these two boys go!
love,
marci-beth maple
Praise God!! This is such an amazing story!!
Still prayin!!
xo
Justin & Sarah Richter
Connor this is another wonderful step forward! I was so excited to read your dad's words!
AWESOME!
Oh give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good, and His mercy endures forever!!
Our prayers continue for Connor's continued healing.
Hallelujah! Praise to our Jehovah-Rapha! Great news!
We continue to pray up until Connor stands up!!!!
Love,
Martha in Fl.
Thanks Eric, I needed this post! Just got some bad news..feeling scared...desperate...then I thought, "Lets see what God is doing with Connor today"? Awesome! GOD IS MOVING! God Bless you and your family...and thanks for the reminder!
DK
WOW! Seriously awesome! May God continue to strengthen you all.
By the way...upon reading Day 218...how empty the Bible would be without glimpses of struggle like David's psalms and people like Job. I would be without hope in my valleys. Consider "The Valley of Vision"... 'In the daytime there are stars in the heavens, But they only shine at night, And the deeper that I go into darkness, The more I see their radiant light, So let me learn that my losses are my gain, To be broken is to heal, That the valley's where Your power is revealed" Give me the honest heart of God's people exposed any day over some false faith. And to think He sent His son to the deepest valley of all, forsook him, for us! How merciful and kind He is that He shows Himself in our valleys because of this sacrifice.
Thank you for being transparent to fellow sinners.
PRAISE GOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whooooooo hooooooooo! Excellent! Congratulations Connor! Praise God!
Bless you all,
Mary Jane
I am laughing and crying and rejoicing.
I think our Lord in heaven is saying, "If you think that is awesome...wait until you see what I have in store for you"
We all love you Connor. We praise your faithfulness and send you our prayers, love and friendship.
BTW, my friend is a nurse and has seen many patients like Connor. She is amazed at his progress....PTL
Kathleen
Morgan HIll
We were in Monterey for a few days so got behind on your posts but we are excited with your good news!
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