On Wednesday Feb. 3rd, the mood of the entire village in Ascension was visibly despondent while Donna, Bill & I helped to serve the noontime meal. It seemed that every person we encountered asked the same question. “Como esta mi amigo Santiago?” How is our friend Jim?
It was like the joy had literally been ripped right out of their hearts. Today when we returned, Claribel, the cook mentioned in passing that a prayer service is being held daily at 4 a.m. in the church for Jim. Many people are praying for his recovery, and we trust that the Lord hears our prayers, so please continue to pray, pray, pray.
The critical 72 hour period has passed and Jim is now stable…not out of the woods, but stable. Dr. Spitali has said that it is a miracle Jim has survived considering he had blood in his brain stem. They will regularly continue to monitor the amount of bleeding that has accumulated in his brain. While the paralysis continues on his left side and he is marginally coherent. However, the staff was going to try to get him to sit up in bed today.
Sue continues to spend much time at the hospital with him. Please remember her also during this stressful time.
Locally, please note that the doctor has requested “NO VISITORS PLEASE.”
Jim needs this time to rest and heal.
Friday, February 5, 2010
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