This is the best update I’ve ever gotten to write and I’m so happy to give you all the good news. Man, there is so much to report! I don’t even know where to start. Last night Isaac was awake again when we went to see him at the 8 o’clock visit. He opened his eyes for his daddy and was even talking a little bit! It was so good to see! He’s slow to respond because his brain is working so hard to process everything, but he understands and can speak when he wants to. He smiled when he saw Josh, his best friend, and gave him a big hug! He was also able to recognize his other friends and waved and pointed at them. Everyone was so excited and filled with joy – even the nurses!

Then last night after visiting hours were over they moved him up to the 3rd floor and finally out of the ICU! Praise God! Now he’s in a private room, where the family can stay with him 24/7. He’s doing really well today! He wakes up every now and then and looks around, sometimes you can get a few words out of him and then he’s exhausted so he falls back to sleep. The physical therapists came and worked with him today, they were able to help him walk around the room, very slowly, over to the sink where they had him wash his hands. He kept saying, “Oww” and “Stop.” When they asked him what hurts he said, “everything!” So, he’s obviously sore. Despite that he did EXCEEDINGLY well! They were all amazed. I’m not just saying it! The therapists said he’s like a totally different person – and even they attributed his great improvement to God.

My personal favorite part of the day was when the nurse asked him what his girlfriends name was and he looked at me and said with a grin – “Kristi.” God is so good! I know we’ve got a long ways to go, but God is doing amazing things in Isaac’s mind and body. Even if I told Him thank you without stopping, it would never be enough. It makes me think, how much more grateful should we be for grace?

We do have some pray requests still, despite all the praise!
First thing is he still has the thrush on his tongue and he doesn’t like the medicine they give him for it. If they get that cleared up then he’ll be able to eat! If the thrush stays in his mouth he could get an infection. So please pray for that to go away. Continue to pray for God’s protection over Isaac’s mind, body and spirit. Continue to pray for FULL restoration (we’re seeing it happen!)

Thank you all for your prayers! Our God is so mighty to save! Be encouraged and give a joyful shout! Our God hears. Our God listens. And our God acts! Daniel 9:19

God Bless!