Dear all, My message last night gave much of the story, but Gina told me more later. Katie’s kidneys were shutting down, her breathing was on the wane, the infection had progressed to her blood stream and Gina did not think she would live through the night. Yesterday was the feast of St. Martha. As is said in the Gospel, Martha said Jesus, I know you are the Christ, the Son of the living God and that you are my god. Lazarus had already died. Jesus went on to raise his from the dead. My prayer also was, Jesus, like Martha, I too know that you are the Christ, the Son of the living God and I totally believe in you. Jesus, you answered Martha’s plea to you, I also ask you to hear my plea to you.
Now, the doctors took a sample of the cyst they found and analyzed the “stuff” from her cyst and prescribed antibiotics for them, along the others she was taking. They also kept her medicated for pain.
When I left last night, Katie was on her death bed, but I wasn’t aware of the seriousness of her condition. However, this morning, when the nurse came in, she was wide awake, talked and joked with her. She was totally cognizant, the pain was gone, she sat up and ate breakfast - the first meal since the 13th of July. Two doctors told me that it was truly a miracle. I thank and praise God. For his love for us and his mercy toward us in our needs.
Katie still has the problem with the two vertebrae and disks, which they are treating with Physical Therapy. They say PT and I tell them that means ‘Pain and Torture’. I think they will send her to the Winchester Rehab Center for several weeks to attempt to build up the muscles around the area to help with that problem. Please continue to keep her in your prayers. Also, I ask you to thank God for his miraculous healing gift. May God bless each of you. -- Jerry John
