Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Miracles do Happen

Jen and I are sitting here in rotten chairs (no we don't have the benefit of naugahyde like some of you hospital regulars do), eating old ham and cheese sandwiches (delicious, by the way Aubrey), and getting oddly giddy and feeling like this is an odd slumber party. We've been laughing, sharing funny, spiritual, and serious experiences. All the while I keep looking over at Pete waiting for him to look at us and roll his eyes as he remembers the way we were when Jen and Pete first hooked up.

The thing is, he is here with us. Pete is fighting, just as no one doubted. He has opened his eyes and actually looked. There is hope. They turned off the cold and are allowing his body to warm up on its own, as fast or slow as that may be, with only the help of a couple of warm blankets. The paralysis meds are off, and the sedation medication is light. Now we wait. What the next 24, 48, or however many hours tell, all we can do is wait. The miracle of it all, is things are looking positive. That's not to say they will tomorrow or the next day, but now it's true. His heart is working far better than yesterday, lungs and kidneys are functioning so much better, and he's freaking opening his eyes!! What more could we ask for at this moment??

As your sweet, pregnant wife curls up in an upright chair and goes to sleep (don't worry, she can pretty much sleep anywhere at all), all I can say is FIGHT PETE, just keep FIGHTING. We love you. You are needed.

Until tomorrow,
Roxey

Please ignore any discrepancies in this post. I'm had and it's 2 am....

7 comments:

katwalk said...

Roxey thanks for being there for Jen and Pete they both need you there for strength your perfect for this job.

katwalk said...

He's awake at this am thanks to everyone for your support and strength and the most thanks of all goes to our Loving Father in Heaven for shining his blessing down to us this day

Lindsay said...

Keep going Pete (and Jen). We love you and know you can fight the good fight. I think somehow HOPE has been part of the answer to all of our prayers. The Spirit just keeps whispering to hope for the best and to cheer on Pete as he fights through this.

Fight Pete, fight!
We are so grateful you are awake! Keep going!!!

Charity said...

I sent Arin a message on FB, but wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and "Elder" Vanderlinden. We're sending prayers from Illinois.

Nancy Nelson said...

Thought all night long about you and Pete Jen! Every hour I looked at the clock and just prayed it was going well! I was soooo thrilled to read this morning that he had opened his eyes and responded to you! He's in there Jen...he's there!! Hang on girlfriend! I'm here for whatever you need...just call me...please call and let me help!! Love ya Jen!

Nannette said...

Hi Jen, Pete, Sam, Will and Baby Sister. We love you and are praying for all of you to have the strength it takes to believe in miracles, press forward with steadfastness and continue having faith in your Heavenly Father and your savior Jesus Christ. Jen - You are an amazing person and have so much inner strength. You can do this. I have no doubt! Pete - you have the mental and physical strength it takes to join your family and heal your physical body. Sam - I will bring you cookies k. Will - keep your mom entertained with your cute personality and baby sister - please help your mom feel the spirit in her life each and every moment of everyday. Please know that we love and care for you all so very much. Our prayers are continually with you.
Love, Nannette, Jennessa, Justin(he is so concerned), Jessica and Barry

Nannette cont. said...

and from ... Jake in Canada :)

 
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