Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Thumbs Up

Exciting news! We received word early this morning that Kathi was responsive to the nurses command and gave a thumbs up to the nurse twice! In response to her movement, the nurse took her arm restraints off and Kathi began to feel and touch her arms and face. Dr. Ridgeway also wants Kathi up in a chair today and as soon as that happens, she will begin with some physical therapy.

It is normal to have set backs in these cases. We haven't seen any yet, so pray that if and when they come, that we wouldn't loose heart and that Kathi would continue to push through.

The family is overwhelmed with emotion! And we are all giving thanks to God for his healing hand!

30 comments:

Denise Silvan said...

Dear Kathi,

Praise God for your progress. My prayer has been and continues to be that God will deliver you through this fiery trial as he did for shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. That on the otherside of this trial, you will experience what they experienced...your body will not be harmed from this accident and when people see you there will be no evidence of this trial. God is so good and I know he's been walking through this with you! Know that we are all praying continuously for you.

Hugs and Kisses,
Denise Silvan

Dan 3: 16-30

K3 said...

Well K4...the old thumbs up to your thumbs up! Praise God! Prayin' harder than ever....!

Tammy said...

Praise be to God, Holy and righteous and wonderful God to give us this gift of physical restoration of our dear sister in the Lord, Kathi! We love you. Thumbs up here in Arizona too!

"Great hearts can only be made by great troubles." C.H. Spurgeon.

Doug & Tammy Ricken

Katie said...

God is good all the time! Praise the Lord for Kathi's progress! Continuing to pray for healing! We love you!!!!

Sandy S said...

Praise God! This is wonderful news! I will continue to pray that God heals you completely. It warms my heart to read all the blogs of encouragement, and to know that you have touched so many peoples life’s. I don’t even know you, and you have made me think about my life. Last Sunday Pastor Brad led us in prayer, and asked us all to hold hands, and the feeling of Gods presence and ALL the love from everyone was overwhelming.

Please get better soon so I can meet you, and give you a big hug!

Hugs and Smiles
Sandy Simpson

Unknown said...

WOW! Amazing news! Praise God for the healing He is performing!!! We love you Kathi and can't wait to see your smiling face again!

My thoughts continue to be with you and my prayers continue to be lifted before the Throne of God!

Keep fighting!!!

Rodger and Lynne Schmidt Mozambique said...

We have an AWESOME and WONDERFUL GOD!!!! Rodger and I have been praying for you each night before we sleep and I have prayed for you SO many times throughout the day. Sigh prayers, down on my knees prayers, silent prayers and outloud praises when we hear of your progress!! Our 8 intern guys are praying as well.

Much love to you, Kathi!

LYnne and Rodger in Mozmabique

Debra said...

That a girl Kathi!!! Our God is an awesome God, and praise Him for his healing hands.

Love you much,
Debra Stevenson

Unknown said...

Kathi,
YEAH for your progress! We continue standing in the gap for you!
With much love,
Becky, Charlene & Afton

Pam said...

Wow! I am so thankful to our Lord! I will continue to pray for His healing hand to speed you along in your recovery. May He keep you overflowing with His Holy Spirit!
Lots of love, Pam L.

4j's said...

You GO GIRL!!! Praise God and all that he is doing to heal your body and spirit. Continue to heal, stay strong and we will all see you soon. Thumbs right back at cha'!
johanna

Gina said...

The first word that comes to mind is incomprehensible!! Thank you God that it is not my job to understand, for you are God alone! You are mighty, loving, always in control and just! Thank you that you never give up on your children! Hugs and love to you Kathi...I am still praying for you!!!
Gina

Ana said...

This is great news! God heard our prayers on Sunday! Glory to God!

Lakeside Church Member
Ana Cardenas

Wendy said...

Thank you Jesus for your answered prayers for Kathi!! We pray that you keep "singing over her" as she listens to the praise and worship music.

Great work Kathi!! We are all so proud of you! You are a great warrior for God even now! I have been praying specifically for you in the areas of speech, and memory. I pray that God will continue to bless you in those areas as you get better!!

Way to go!!
Wendy Johnson

AmyB said...

Kathi,
How amazing is our God! I am so overjoyed at your progress. You truly enrich and bless the lives of all who know you. I will continue to pray for your healing and recovery and that you will push through any setbacks. Stay strong and I hope to see you very soon.
Love,
Amy Brasil

Susan said...

What fantastic news! Kathi - I can just picture your smile and thumbs up! Our entire family, neighbors and extended family here in Montana are praying for you. You have people all over the world praying for you. . . I've always told you that I admire the way you make friends for life and here you go again drawing people together for God's glory. I am so comforted by the scripture we focused on during our study a couple of weeks ago. . . ."A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13: 34 - 35) I remember you looking at me and saying "I think we're supposed to love one another," then we cracked up. . . . We all love you so much and look forward to the day that you will be sitting at our dinner table again. . . . because you are "one of ours." The Mentink's

Cherie Denna said...

AMAZING! He is amazing...You are amazing! Praise the Lord! Patty Record and I are over here crying tears of joy. Double thumbs up to HIM! "Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea - the Lord on high is mighty." (Psalm 93:4) Beautiful news! We love you, Cherie LaLanne & Patty Record with a great big hug! XOXOXOXOXO

Lynn's Life Blog said...

Dear Kathi,

I was going to leave you the almost the exact message as Denise Silvan did, so I won't do it now, but please know that we are praising God for his faithful healing so far, and and for the wonderful progress you are making. I wish I could reach out and hug you as I did on the Sunday before the accident. Jim's and my prayers are for your continued healing daily, and nightly, and every time the Holy Spirt prompts us. We are awaiting more miracles and fully expecting that when this fiery trial is over, you will be left unharmed and healed. Patience our dear one, patience. We love you and miss you.

Jeaneene said...

Praise GOD!! My kids and I all cheered with excitement. God is good and he knows what is to come.

Anonymous said...

Praise God! This is awesome news! I will continue to pray for full and speedy recovery!

Debbie Werolin :)

Amy Self said...
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Lydia Martinez said...

Dear Kathi,

I am doing the "happy dance" and I don't even know how to dance. Our Lord is great.

Love ya Lydia

Amy Self said...

How great is our God. He listens to his people. He hears our cry. My husband fasted for/over you yesterday. My kids and I have been praying for you throughout the days. Glad to hear such a milestone one week after the incident and thankful to hear of your progress!

Cindy said...

Kathi-Praise the Lord for such great news as two thumbs up. We are all rejoicing over this sign from you and from God that he is listening to our fervent prayers. The prayer waves are crackling with your name and I just continue to lift you and your family up to Him to hold safe. Stay strong, it's a long race, but I know we can do ALL things through Christ.
Thanks for these updates - like you have heard from so many others, it is our only link to Kathi and you saints watching over her right now.
God Bless You! Cindy D

Bay said...

Amen!

A said...

YES YES YES and AMEN!!! I am speechless! Go Kathi and GO Jesus!!!
Thanks, as usual, for this update. It is so great to be able to pass this news along as we receive!
In this, we give thanks!!! Wow, to GOD be the GLORY!!!!!
Annie and Mark Holt

T2 said...

K4~
I've been out of town away from my computer and the first thing I did when I got home was run to see how you are doing! I'm SO thrilled to see your progress over the past few days. The power of prayer is evident and I'm blessed to be a part of it.

Diana said...

Wow, that is such great news!!!!! I don't know Kathi well, but have been reading the blog every day since the accident. I have been praying for Kathi, but wanted to do more. Today I was working at Care Meridian Granite Bay with a head injury resident and thought what a great place for Kathi to go for her recovery. It is a 6 bed facility with a wonderful staff. I would love to share this place with you when the time comes. Please contact me 983-4236.

Kathy Herd this might be a great place for you to do your therapy. I would love to connect you to the place. It is a hidden piece of Heaven I want to share.

Keep up the good work, you are both an inspiration to all.

Lyndsey said...

Kathi - Lib has been keeping me up to date with your progress. I got chills when she told me of all of mild stones you continue to hit. I am praying for you, for your body, and your spirit!!!

Unknown said...

Hallelujah!! This is awesome news Kathi...God is SO Good! We were extremely happy to hear this report. We had chills and cried tears of joy! Thank you Lord for the amazing progress that Kathi is showing each day and her unbelievable strength and perseverance. She can do all things through Christ our Lord! Keep up the good work, sista!!