Thursday, November 8th

Are you ready for this?

Joanne WALKED to the waiting room with the assistance of one person just a little while ago!!! We serve an awesome God!!! (For those of you reading this who are in close proximity to the Budd children, please attempt to allow their Daddy to tell them this great news later this evening.)

Joanne's sister, Sue, said Joanne also typed the words "righteous" and "almighty" on the laptop this morning! Guess we know where Joanne's mind is. :)

The only reason she is still in ICU is due to a lack of bed openings on the regular neuro wing. Because she is doing so well they discussed releasing her directly to a rehab facility, but to be safe they want to keep her 2 more days.

On a side note, when the Doc gave us the post-surgery prognosis Saturday night, his words were something like, "I don't expect a Lazarus situation". Through many tears we all gathered in a circle and prayed just after that difficult news. Loretta DiQuattro prayed specifically against the doctor's words with something like this... "We all heard what the doctor said about Lazarus, but we believe you can do this God!" Look who's walkin' now!!!! I think God's showing off a bit today. :)

Please keep the prayers coming.... for continued strides that baffle the doctors minds. Pray that MANY come to know our amazing God through this!!! All praise be to the one and only God who can heal ~ Jesus Christ!!!