Emily Update – 2008/06/30

June 29, 2008 at 06:46 PM EDT
Emily looks wonderful without all of the tubes in her mouth and seems to be much more alert at times.

All of us went to the hospital this afternoon after church and were able to visit with her – Nathan and Stephen are still not allowed in to the trama unit but the nurses did let Peter come in today for a brief period of time although he hasn’t been permitted to go in and see her since she passed the 72 hour mark.

Jody and I were by her bed talking to her when my Dad came in with Peter, and his entrance (Peter) seemed to generate a real response from Emily. I leaned over when I saw him coming around the corner and said, “Emily, guess who’s here?” He walked up and said hi and her eyes opened wide and she lifted her head up and to the side.

She seemed to stay alert for a little longer and moved her head and mouth one other time while we were in there, but then seemed to grow very tired again.

It was wonderful to see some movement again although she is still in a coma and it gave us great hope that healing is occuring in Emily’s body as she lies there.

It has been a great blessing to our family to know that so many people around the world – many of whom we have never even met – have been lifting Emily up in prayer.

Please continue to pray with us that she will begin to gradually wake up and that we would remain faithful as we wait for her to be restored.