"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11~
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Happy Birthday Dr. Rainbow!!!
Hola From Mexico,
TO VIEW JESSICA ON FOX TV - CLICK ON LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW_vstm0bS8
***There is going to be a special fund raising item that is going to be announced very soon. It involves a special necklace that was designed especially for Jessica and all the proceeds from the sales of this item will be donated to Jessica's Journey Savings Club! I have seen it and it is beautiful! It was made in honor of Jessica and her efforts to increase Lyme disease awareness, something that Jessica has been very passionate about since she has been battling that disease for the past four years as well! As soon as I have all the info and links, I will blog this SPECIAL NEWS and how it all came about and how and when it will become available!!!
Update on Jessica:
Jessica is continuing with the ketamine boosters that are necessary to reinforce the original coma and aid in controlling the RSD pain. The left leg is still doing far better than the right in terms of overall pain and movement. In fact, she can know shake this leg and touch it without feeling pain. She has been experiencing somewhat more severe pain in the right leg from the knee down to the foot. This, as many of you know, is the site of the original tick bite she received, and where all of her problems began with Lyme disease and subsequent RSD. Please pray for Jessica and her continued healing!
Special Birthday Wishes To Our Dear Dr. "Rainbow":
Today is a special day for our dear Dr. Rainbow (aka Dr. Zavala) - it's her birthday!!! Here is a special message for her:
It was two months ago today that she arrived on the 8th floor and became a part of the "team" for the RSD coma patients here at the Hospital San Jose Tec of Monterrey. But, for Jessica and I, she has become so much more! For Jessica, she is like her "grandmother"; bringing her homemade custards and little trinkets to brighten up her day! But, more than that, she brings with her a heart full of love, a spirit full of joy, and a "rainbow" full of hope, from the moment she arrives each day and gently taps on our door, takes off her shoes, and steps inside with her beautiful smile, prayers and unbelievable stories!!!
For me, she is a constant source of comfort, with her wisdom, her encouragement, and "all" of her special prayers. She has made my Jessica feel safe and loved, and, as a parent, I could not be more thankful for her!
So, today, we will be presenting her with her very own "ketamine coma bear". Hers is the 7th one I have made since being here and I will say it is the biggest and the best - as it should be for Jessica's special angel, her "grandmother!"
Dr. Rainbow, this is our wish for you today:
May God give you......
For every storm a "rainbow",
For every tear a smile.
For every care a promise,
and a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
a faithful friend to share.
For every sigh a sweet song ,
And an answer to each and every prayer!
Feliz Cumpleanos Dr. Rainbow! We love you!
In God's love. always,
Sarah Gina (Jessica's Mom)
Genesis 9:12-16
"And God said, "This is the sign of the covenant...I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth...Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember my everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth".
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Sarah Gina YOU are remarkable! Dr. Rainbow is so blessed to have you and Jessica in her life, as you her!! Your wish poem will touch so many lives today and bring healing to hearts and prayers answered from your love.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news that Jessica's left leg is shaking up a storm!! I think that the RSD is moving out of Jessica's left leg and into the right so that it can move out of her body through the original entry place. That's my prayer for today. Release that "Bad Boy Bug".
As the pain leaves... Jessica's eyes will light up with clear vision of where her wonderful missionary life is headed.
With love and gratitude,
Nancy
Good morning Jessica and Gina,
ReplyDeleteRainbows and butterflies have always been a part of my life. Both signify "new life" and kept promises. I have a perpetual calendar on my wall with a painting of Noah and the ark and the rainbow and above it is written "God Keeps His Promises." God will keep his promise to bring healing to you both. And remember that caterpillar that makes a safe wrapping around her and in time emerges as a beautiful butterfly with a new life. I feel that Jessica is in that wrapping now, and in time will emerge in her new life as a beautiful butterfly.
A very Happy Birthday to Dr. Rainbow! Thank you for all you have done for Jessica and Gina.
God's blessings on you all.
Madelon
Happy Birthday, Doctor Rainbow! I thank God for you, that you have touched Sarah and Jessica's lives. God Bless You! I am so happy to hear that Jessica is able to move her left leg. How is her vision? I have been praying that her vision will be restored :) How is Justin? Crystal Ulmer
ReplyDeletePlease give my best birthday wishes to Dr. Zabalas (Dr. Rainbow). I enjoyed getting to know her while I was there, as well. I am certain you will bring tears to her eyes when you present her with the bear. It is amazing how God places just the right people in our path when we need them. He is an amazing God!
ReplyDeleteI thank God that Jessica is at least seeing some small improvements. I am sure that brings the whole family great joy even though the road continues to be an uphill battle.
Please keep on posting as it helps to direct my prayers for you. Both in thankfulness and in petition.
Last night we had a very big rain and wind storm. We had put out our recycling for collection by the city today and so I wondered what mess would be there for a family member to have to clean up on the way to school and/or work. Amazingly, though many tree branches had come down, and the wind was very great, the boxes held firm. It made me think of when we are being battled around in a storm. We hang onto the knowledge and hope of what is true and right and though we are pummeled we stand firm. May you feel firmly planted and strengthened today. Your day will come when you walk out of there as a winner and having learned so much more than anyone could have ever taught. You will be a leader and a motivator! as you already are to so many. Keep smiling!
God be with you today,
Fern
Hello Jessica and family, Hope this finds you much improved and feeling great! My name is Linda Gordon. I attend First Baptist Church of Naples and am praying for you daily since my friend Sara(who also has Lyme disease)told me about you. My husband and I are opening a new soundwave therapy business in Naples. Our friend Sara is going to be our first client. The Lyme seems to have attacked her nervous system for the most part. We have another friend in Michigan who is also stricken with this relentless disease. She is now blind in one eye and almost blind in the other, so we know of the many devastating affects it can have. That is why I felt compelled to write, now that we are close to having this therapy available right here in Naples. Before you discount this, please go to the website at medsonix.info, it will give you a little background info on what this is. You can also check us out on You Tube. We do not claim to heal or cure anyone or any disease, but there is an 86% success rate with alleviating pain and symptoms of many different illnesses and disorders. Lyme disease, MS, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, blood disorders, arthritis, and many more. It has been shown to improve the quality of life of some individuals in the case of Lyme disease. I know you have explored many things at great expense and are actually still in Mexico. If that works, then I say, "Praise God," however when you return if there are still symptoms or if they should return, please consider this. Medsonix has been in the testing and research stages for several years and was recently given a class one medical device rating by the FDA. It is totally non invasive, drugless, painless, therapy, with NO negative side affects and no drug interactions. Even people with pacemakers can safely use Medsonix. We welcome any questions you may have and hope that we may have the opportunity to help Jessica if she is still in need. We would like to offer the initial round of therapy, 2 sessions every day for 2 weeks, at no charge. Most situations, other than Lyme only require 1-4 sessions over a 30 day period, however with Lyme disease it has been shown in some individuals, that a more aggressive approach causes the symptoms to hibernate for approximately 7 wks. Maintenance of 2 sessions/day for 4 days seems to keep it at bay for about a 7 wk. period. The therapy center is scheduled to be in operation by the first or second week in December 2009. Please email us back if you have any interest after checking out the website. Email swhsnaples@aol.com (SoundWave Health Solutions)
ReplyDeleteHi Jessica and Gina
ReplyDeletePraise God that you are now able to shake your left leg and touch it without pain. That is remarkable and I'm sure has lifted your spirits.
God continues to watch over you and my prayer for you today is that there may be improvement in your right leg.
Gina, I saw the bear you made for Pastor Browning and I love it. What a special gift you can give to the people who are in your life.
Happy Birthday to Dr Rainbow.
Love,
Jenn
We thank God for the continued improvements! Wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteWe will keep praying that He will heal your sweet Jessica!
With love & prayers,
The Turners
Good morning Jessica and Gina,
ReplyDeleteIt is Wednesday morning and a gorgeous fall day here on Long Island. My job is on the north shore, so I enjoy a beautiful drive looking at God's beautiful display of the fall colors. And although we know that eventually all those beautiful colors will fall to the ground and leave the branches bare, there is the faith that the leaves will return in the spring in radiant greens. I pray that your life, Jessica becomes vibrant again with new "growth." God's blessings on you both.
Madelon