Hi to all our faithful family & friends,
For those of you who didn't see Jessica's story "Counting On A Coma" on Channel 7 - Fox News
Just CLICK on the following link to see Jessica:
I hope this day finds you all well. I have been so touched by all the comments about Jessica's interview on TV and her brave choice in allowing her story to be told. I have known, as only a mother can know, how very special a person she has become. God truly blessed my husband and I when Jessica was born on 1/15/88, after five years of hoping and praying for such a precious miracle. Even then, over 21 years ago, we both had to have the hope and the FAITH in God's promises, that we would eventually become parents, and we did! And not only did God bless us once, but two more times with the births of our other two daughters - Katherine and Michelle!!! God is good and majestic indeed!!!
Just as we had the FAITH back then for the blessing of children, we now have to have the FAITH for the blessing of healing for our sweet Jessica.
What is FAITH? Faith is:
Finding
Answers
In the
Trusting of the
Heavenly Father
Faith is a daily battle. It is hard some days to hold onto that faith and to wait patiently for those answers! In Jessica's case, we have had some complex struggles over the past four years. Between the diagnosis of Lyme disease and RSD and other manifestations, it has been a daily struggle to find those answers and to hope and wait upon the good Lord. Yes, when you see the daily problems that arise, it is sometimes hard to remain focused and hopeful, and to look at those "small" positive things. It is hard to try to steer away from those negative thoughts and find the positive ones which are right in front of you!
Our faith as a family, and Jessica's faith in herself and a God who loves her so, is what has enabled us to be able to take this incredible "journey" to Mexico with the knowledge and belief in that "faith". That in the end, HIS will - will be done and we will see our Jessica one day, whole again - not disabled, not lying in a bed 24/7, but enabled, sickness free, pain free, and walking again one day!!! This is our hope and our faith in the ultimate healer - our Lord Jesus!
So, today, we keep the FAITH ( finding answers in the trusting of the heavenly father) for Jessica's miracle, and we pray for all of you to find the faith today, to look beyond the negative things, and focus on the faith of the positive things!!!
Jessica is continuing on the two antibiotics for the infection. They have stopped the TPN due to elevated blood levels and instead are putting her on a concentrated electrolyte and caloric IV formula. We are also trying to increase her soft foods by mouth and our special "angel" Dr. Rainbow (aka Zavala) and Chyo, her helper, are busy making more custards and homemade applesauce and whatever else they can invent in their kitchen for Jessica. Jessica has adopted Dr. Rainbow as her "young" grandmother" because if you could see her, you would see that she doesn't look a day over 65!!! She brings "love" every day to Jessica (except on Sundays - that's her day off!) We are hoping that Dr. Luigi can start the ketamine boosters again really soon - as they are definitely needed - but we have to wait and be patient for the proper timing!
God bless you all, today and everyday.
Keep the Faith,
Jessica's Mom
INTERESTING POST SCRIPT: I blogged today about Faith because it came to me last night while Jessica couldn't sleep. I posted the blog this morning. Then, just at 12 noon, we finally received a card that had been mailed by Jessica's godmother - Aunt Carol. This card was mailed over a month ago from Florida and we often joked about when we would finally receive it. It was postmarked Sept. 10th and we got it today - October 13th - mail to Mexico is slow! The point of this story is this: contained in the envelope was a card to Jessica and I and also a special bookmark - which said FAITH - in big silver letters!!! God does and has worked and has revealed himself so many times and in so many ways! Amen to that!!!
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11 comments:
Good morning Dr. Jessica Stevens, and nurse Mommy.
Just as it takes years for a doctor to go through their training...our Master Doctor is performing his loving works of restoration on you. He is reviving a Masterpiece!!! I love your Mom's description of FAITH!
We are all united as a family of FAITH!
I have to repeat (see below) Barry, Diana and Heather Rose's comment from yesterday because I just listened to the song they posted for you and my heart is so moved I'm speachless. I call this "God's Song to Jessica" now.
Love Nancy
(That is who you are! A girl after God's own heart; looking for Him and His ways. I am so grateful that you know that He is there with you. The song linked here was playing in the background of my mind when I was reading your blog. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3pF6YPxGEw Shared with all the love in our hearts and with hope for the blessings that come for those that wait upon the Lord. Luv, Barry, Diana and Heather Rose)
Dearest Jessica and Gina, You never cease to amaze me. From those first days at the Wingate and Cecelia and Jimmy's (you are both ANGELS!!), all the way down to Monterrey, Mexico, this has been a journey where you could never have predicted the next step. These days are much the same. God has been working all this time on something big for Jess. We just don't know how or when it will unfold. Hang on to your faith and those next steps will come, along with heaven sent helpers like Dr. Rainbow who are miraculously there at the time you need them. We are all there with you in love, companionship, and prayer, walking alongside you in our hearts. Love you and miss you, Angel
Dear Jessica and Sara... The TV airing of your journey was truly amazing. I will never forget how well you handled that interview in Tampa with the News crew. The news station really did a great job...but they couldn't have done it without you. I truly know how hard it is to maintain a positive attitude with all that is going on. The reason I chose the FAITH
bookmarki was to continue the hope and dream of our future. Without FAITH we have nothing. For you to have received that card with the FAITH bookmark on this day is truly a sign. I never thought the card would arrive..and I never told you about the bookmark. They say that sisters have a connection that no onecan explain...maybe this isoneof those connections. I know that I feel your pain each day and pray that we will be together soon. I will keep the FAITH...I love you both.............Love, AUNT CAROL
Hi again Jess and Gina, Hehehehe! In my comment above, I meant after Cecelia and Jimmy, WHO are both ANGELS!! However, you are both ANGELS too!! Love and hugs, Angel
Hi Jessica & Gina...as is customary, when Cecilia visits me, she gets fifty to one hundred visitors of her own (she's a rock star wherever she goes)...anyway, she shares your story with everyone she comes in contact with so know there are at least fifty to one hundred additional prayers for you in the last few days...she came to see me for my birthday, which is tomorrow...so, in lieu of my annual wish for a million dollars, I mean, world peace, it is my birthday wish that God continue to watch over you and give you all the strength and peace that you deserve...I love you both ladies...
Gina y Jessica, estoy pidiendo le a Dios poderoso que mi Dios te de mucha fuersa y a tu hija mucha salud...estoy pensando regresar a Colombia y de pronto te aparesco en Mexico, pero no te hagas muchas illuciones...pero voy a hacer TODO los posible...asi sea para hacerte reir unas horas y acompanarte...te quiero mucho!!! Consuelo!!!
Hi Gina, Hi Jessica, it looks like I'm coming the 24th...shopping around for my ticket...que Dios las bendiga, love, Cecilia
Keeping in the Faith that Jessica will be healed! Crystal
Hi Sarah and Jessica,
I don't know you but I love you both. You are inspirations to all who know you...I'm sure and all who wish they knew you. I pray for you and for the faith that you have.
C and D's friend S
Hi Sara,
The TV interview was awesome and so is your daily blog...full of inspiration for all of us here. I have an update on Jessica prayer list and sent them all the links...surely Jessica continues to inspire many as she continues to touch lives with her story.
You are both a beautiful Blessing from God...May He always Bless you!
Love
Angela & family
Dear Jessica and Gina,
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1
"The movement toward genuine faith is marked by choosing to trust God even when we know the outcome may be different than we had ever imagined. We let go of our preconceived notions of how things ought to be. If life is a river, we jump right out into the middle and let it take us where it will." from a devotion by Paula Rinehart
You both have that kind of faith.
God Bless,
Linda Wardley
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