Friday Update

I talked to both my dad and Bridger today and received an update on Jen and Juniper. Jen continues to make progress. Bridger said the blind spot in her left eye is getting better. She is receiving a lot of therapy- physical, speech, and occupational. Bridger said she is doing really well with her physical and speech therapy, however it is evident that her brain is still recovering. Bridger mentioned that the occupational therapist (or maybe it was speech) reads sentences to Jen that have a particular word left out and she is supposed to be able to fill in the blank, but she has a hard time with that right now. Tyson mentioned that while he was visiting the other day they were working on metaphors with her, asking questions like, "What does it mean when someone says don't cry over spilled milk", and she took it literally at first and the therapist had to explain it to her. SO, continue to pray that her brain will keep healing and that those sort of things will right themselves. We're sure they will, as her progress so far has been amazing! It has been just over a week since the accident, and we are just so grateful that the Lord has brought her this far.

Also, please pray that Jen will have peace. From previous comments she has made it seems she may be worried that she won't be able to take care of Juniper as well as she would like. We know that she will fully be able to do that, and have seen her strength and will to get well. In fact, my dad mentioned today that Jen made the decision to have lots of therapy throughout the day in order to heal quicker and get out of the hospital sooner. We're thankful that the Lord has given her the strength to work so hard and have such a desire.

While I was talking to my dad today I could hear Junie just gabbing on and on in the background. Sounds like Junie! My parents are working strange work schedules right now in order for one of them to always be home with Junie. While they would never even think of complaining, I know that having a baby in their care full time has probably disrupted their lives. Please pray for them, that even though I know they cherish time with Junie, that they would be able to rest and accomplish what is needed at work.

Bridger drove back to Rupert this evening and plans on doing some work on our mom and dad's house tomorrow. He has been in the process of framing their new house, but of course that work was stalled due to the accident. He'll be headed back to Boise later this weekend. Pray for safe travels.

Please pray for Jen's dad, Ralph, as he will be traveling back to Boise from Hawaii tomorrow. He flew in right after the accident, but had to fly back to settle some work issues. Please pray that the Lord will grant him safe travels!

Well, I have lots and lots of prayer requests! Thanks to all of you who are reading this and praying for our family. God bless!