1:00pm Update on Karl {7/27/11}

I have waited to update till we knew more.
As it turns out, they opted not to do the surgery this morning.  
There was some thought that maybe Karl would not need it, as it turns out, they are going to do it tomorrow morning after all.  
{No definite time yet.}
I was able to just spend about an hour with Karl.  His eyes were open and there was no doubt that he was responding to the things I was saying.   It was such a pleasure to spend all that time with this precious young man.  I prayed with him some and read him some verses.
I told him that people all over the world {25 countries last count} were praying for him.  He moved his arm when I told him.  Not a fiber in me doubts that he knew exactly what I meant.  
I’m sure he would thank you all, if he could.  
And one day, 
he will be able, 
I am confident! 
Keep praying!
Pray Specifically:
1.  Continued healing of his brain.
2.  Lungs would continue to clear.  
3.  That he would not need to be sedated again.
4.  Protection through the surgery tomorrow morning.

17 thoughts on “1:00pm Update on Karl {7/27/11}

  1. My husband had both a trach and feeding tube. We also had hoped to avoid the additional procedures, but they were needed and helped him to get better nutrition and to make him more comfortable while he healed. I remember too well the roller coaster of emotions, good news, challenging news, good news again. It would seem that you all are handling this roller coaster well and I would encourage you all to take care of yourselves…I ran myself down pretty bad while my husband was recovering and I hope you all can avoid some of that. Continued prayers for healing for Karl and hugs to all of you and hopes for rest and continued good news!!

  2. Praise the Lord that karl opened his eyes again today!! Miracles continue!!! Thank you Jesus!!

    Praying for Karl, Bob, Vicki, Ryan & Derek and for Autumn and your family. Thanks for the update!

  3. It is so nice to read such a great update! I am continuing to pray that God will heal Karl completely and sustain each of you who love him so much as you go through this journey with him.

    I was at a thrift store the other day and I came across a little plaque that says:

    "Hope is the ability to hear the music of the future.

    Faith is the courage to dance to it today."

    I had never heard that before and I love it! Keep dancing!!!

  4. We are praying hard and often for Karl and all of you. Thank you for your continued updates and prayer requests. Karl is a strong young man, physically and spiritually. So thankful for God's healing power and strength being poured into him! Hug V for me. Not sure anything has made me cry more lately than reading Bob's response to seeing Karl with eyes open. As a Mom of boys, my knees bent with his.
    Praising God for all He has done,
    Is Doing,
    and Will Do!
    To God Be the Glory!
    Theresa

  5. Goose bumps as I hear that his arm moved when you told him all the countries praying for him and tears just a flowin'. Praying for all your requests. Every day our prayers go to KARL 🙂

  6. What an encouraging update. I have not signed up for a specific time slot to pray, but please know that as often as Karl comes to mind I am lifting him up to our Healer.

    Love to all of you,
    Jocelyn

    P.S. We so much enjoyed your beautiful Durango last week. Incredible beauty!

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