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Jonny here this time...First of all thank you so much for joining us in this journey!  That you'd read updates, pray with us for our little man, and constantly send encouraging notes amazes us.  We're so thankful for the support!

Quick update on today: we are thankful to God that Nathan took a step in the right direction today! He came off the ventilator and is breathing on his own again!


As you can see from the picture, my beautiful wife got to hold her son again! Words fail to capture the beauty of such a moment. And he was quite mesmerized as well! 

Probably still a couple weeks in the hospital to recover from all the surgery.  But right now we're  celebrating today's big progress! 

Please thank God with us! "Always giving thanks in all things!" - Eph 5:20

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  1. UnknownApril 23, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    Wonderful news to hear that the ventilator is gone. . .God is in control. . . and we welcome all positive steps! PTL

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  2. Greg MApril 23, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Yeah man... good news!

    Cheers to a quick recovery!

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  3. MeredithApril 23, 2014 at 10:11 PM

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  4. Kathleen GrieveApril 23, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    Awesome news! So happy to hear it.

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  5. UnknownApril 24, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    Praising our awesome wonderful amazing God!!! What a beautiful picture!!! Keep the good news coming! Love you guys
    Bernie Durkos

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  6. Dave SmaleyApril 24, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    What a beautiful picture! Our prayers continue, unceasing.

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  7. Soul's PantingApril 24, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Our prayers for you, Jenn & Nathan continue as we believe with you for God's healing hands to minister all that Nathan needs. Isaiah 58:8

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  8. Soul's PantingApril 24, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    Our prayers for you, Jenn & Nathan continue as we believe with you for God's healing hands to minister all that Nathan needs. Isaiah 58:8

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  9. Soul's PantingApril 24, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Our prayers for you, Jenn & Nathan continue as we believe with you for God's healing hands to minister all that Nathan needs. Isaiah 58:8

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  10. Soul's PantingApril 24, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Our prayers for you, Jenn & Nathan continue as we believe with you for God's healing hands to minister all that Nathan needs. Isaiah 58:8

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