Monday, April 16, 2008
The last few times that we attempted to write an update for this site, there seemed to be a glitch. However, we are so excited to finally be in touch with you all. So much has taken place these past few months.
Joseph was officially released from Learning Services on February 20. Since early February, he had been spending a majority of his time away from the center, and was having very favorable results. He is still working very hard at his physical rehabilitation with a personal trainer, Larry, at Gold’s Gym, here in Raleigh. Larry called me a couple of weeks ago all excited to inform us that Joe had been able to work out with the maximum weight on a calf machine. He knew that only a little over a year ago, Joe had a compound fracture of his lower leg and a stroke that had affected the whole left side of his body. Larry, David and I were so amazed. Lord, you are truly the great physician and healer.
Joe is enrolled at North Carolina State University this semester so that he could continue his treatment at Learning Services and education at the same time. When he completes his course work next Thursday, April 24, we will immediately be moving home to Knoxville! WE’RE GOING HOME!
Helaine, Joseph’s case manager, came by our home today to give us some good advice for the future. While she was with us, we showed her a video clip of Joe while he was at Patrica Neal Rehab Center. Joseph was in a wheel chair, could not walk or lift his left arm, and his speech was slow and slurred. Helaine cried and said that he has had a most remarkable recovery! I told her that every day I look at Joseph and thank God. So many miracles. Oh for a thousand tongues to sing praises to our King!
Three weeks ago, Joe went through a four hour driving evaluation and passed without having to go through a training program. Anytime someone has had severe head trauma, this is required by law. His trainer said that most of the time there a quite a few hours of retraining involved before a person is released to drive. Joseph was excited to get through it the first time around. He has been waiting for this day for a long time. He is beyond ready to have his independence back!
Our love to all of you, for your continued support and prayers.
David, Mona, and Jennifer
April 20th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
David, Mona, Joseph and Jennifer
I am so thrilled at the most recent writing of Joseph’s recovery and progress!!! I can’t give our gracious Lord enough praise, thanks, honor and glory for all that He has done. Not only I am happy for the wonderful news, but reinspired in God’s love for us at the same time. He is beyond words in his faithfulness and goodness!!!
Now that you are coming home I hope to make room in my schedule to come see all of you in the near future. I am overdue in seeing your Grandma Mel and Geneva as well.
Please keep my boys, Christian and Joshua, in your prayers. Joshua is currently at Camp Taji, Iraq. He won’t come home until April, 2009. He is very close to where much of the fighting is taking place on the north end of Bagdad. Praise God that he has not directly been involved in any of the fighting as of yet. Christian is being deployed to the Persian Gulf at the end of May. Although he is Army, he will do a six month tour on the USS Saturn with the Navy. Fortunately, his situation won’t be as risky as that of his brother. Although I am not comfortable with their circumstances, I couldn’t be prouder of their willingness to be there.
I know our Lord will continue to do wonderful things in us and around us for His glory. I am blessed to have you as friends, but more importantly as brothers and sisters in Christ. Take care and God bless!
Jerry Wonders
July 18th, 2008 at 8:30 am
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