Saturday, January 17, 2008

God's Miracles Continue....We received blood lab results and Dennis' kidneys have returned to NORMAL!  Praise the Lord!  His blood sugar is also normal.  Thank You, Jesus!  His liver enzymes are still abnormal, and he is still anemic, but they both seem to be getting a little better.  Continue to pray for them to return to a normal state.  We went to LLMC late this week for Dennis to take a Neuro Visual Field test.  They cover one eye at a time and have him look at 120 flashes of yellow light.  He had to push a button when he saw the light, while keeping his head still and looking straight ahead.  He saw 120 flashes of light with his right eye (the good eye), and 116 flashes of light with his left eye (the injured eye).  That is amazing!  We were so thrilled.  Is God continuing to work or what?  We return to the eye surgeon in a week for the other results on his eye.  Keep praying!  This Wednesday, Dennis goes back to the Neurosurgeon for a new evaluation of his brain injury, swelling, and bleeding.  Please continue to pray for healing and complete restoration.

We also visit the OMFS doctor for an update on his current condition on his broken bones on the 27th of this month.  Dennis is staying awake a little more each day and only taking about 2 pain pills per day.  I am so proud of him.  He is trying so hard to rest and allow his body time to heal.  His blue eyes are beginning to sparkle again.  That makes me very happy!  :)

Dennis sat for his first complete interview yesterday.  He was the first cover story in the Press Enterprise today.  The article title read, "Assaulted in season of giving, pastor cares only for forgiving."  You can read the article on-line and also see a video of the interview I understand from others who have seen it.  Cindy Rhodes did a great job of passing on the good news!  :)

Tears flowed from Dennis' face as he looked at the headlines and read the story.  He is just beginning to realize the scope and depth of "his story" and how God is using it to get his truth out.  How awesome is our God!

We continue to rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding and trusting in God for each new day.  We will continue to keep you updated as things continue to change and improve.  Pray for our services tomorrow.  Friends have offered to come and sit with Dennis so Megan and I can be with our church family.  Be faithful to your church and go worship the Lord tomorrow.  May all of our worship services please the heart of God and bring glory to Him.

In Him,

Mendy