Jeanette Herndon Phillips was able to see Greg on Tuesday night in the ICU of the hospital. She will be reporting on her visit in a couple of days. She and her family were celebrating the 88th birthday of their father, Malcolm Herndon on Wednesday, December 30. I am 15 days older than Malcolm. In fact, Malcolm and one of his sons, Kevin, dropped by to visit with me and Wesley for a while on their way back to Franklin Springs.
I have talked with Greg's nurse three times on Wednesday. Greg remains highly sedated and has restraints on his hands to keep him from pulling the tube out of his mouth and throat.
She reported that Greg is following some commands (not all) to squeeze her hand to acknowledge her questions to him.
His nurse said the doctor was getting ready to do the tracheotomy. This surgical procedure will greatly help Greg with his breathing as well as their treatment of him. I think they can remove the tube in his mouth and throat when that is done. I am wondering if Greg will remember any of the things that have happened to him.
The nurse told me that the MRI on Greg's brain went well. They could not find any damage there. The results came back on the heart muscle and that was good.
She did not tell me anything about the bacteria in his blood. I am praying that God will heal Greg of that and there will be no more bacteria there. The Scripture that comes to my mind is recorded in Psalm 118:17, "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD" (KJV). My prayer is that if God sees (and He sees everything, except He cannot look on sin) that Greg will declare the works of the LORD, that God will allow him to live to accomplish His purposes for Greg's life and ministry.
So, it is my opinion and faith statement that God has touched Greg with healing virtue that flows from Calvary. In the process God is using modern medicine and various procedures to work in concert with God's healing power. Isaiah wrote that with His stripes we are healed. Peter wrote that by His stripes we were healed.
I am grateful for your prayers and concern for Greg. Many of you have responded to the articles and others have sent emails.
I am delighted to have my best friend, Wesley Russ, in my home. He is the best of the best. He has prepared my meals today--breakfast, lunch, and supper. Tonight he fried a freshly cut hamburger steak, and made a delicious salad. He can do it all. In addition, he took out the trash and recycle items, helped me with my laundry, and folded my clothes. He is indeed a servant leader.
I have talked with Greg's nurse three times on Wednesday. Greg remains highly sedated and has restraints on his hands to keep him from pulling the tube out of his mouth and throat.
She reported that Greg is following some commands (not all) to squeeze her hand to acknowledge her questions to him.
His nurse said the doctor was getting ready to do the tracheotomy. This surgical procedure will greatly help Greg with his breathing as well as their treatment of him. I think they can remove the tube in his mouth and throat when that is done. I am wondering if Greg will remember any of the things that have happened to him.
The nurse told me that the MRI on Greg's brain went well. They could not find any damage there. The results came back on the heart muscle and that was good.
She did not tell me anything about the bacteria in his blood. I am praying that God will heal Greg of that and there will be no more bacteria there. The Scripture that comes to my mind is recorded in Psalm 118:17, "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD" (KJV). My prayer is that if God sees (and He sees everything, except He cannot look on sin) that Greg will declare the works of the LORD, that God will allow him to live to accomplish His purposes for Greg's life and ministry.
So, it is my opinion and faith statement that God has touched Greg with healing virtue that flows from Calvary. In the process God is using modern medicine and various procedures to work in concert with God's healing power. Isaiah wrote that with His stripes we are healed. Peter wrote that by His stripes we were healed.
I am grateful for your prayers and concern for Greg. Many of you have responded to the articles and others have sent emails.
I am delighted to have my best friend, Wesley Russ, in my home. He is the best of the best. He has prepared my meals today--breakfast, lunch, and supper. Tonight he fried a freshly cut hamburger steak, and made a delicious salad. He can do it all. In addition, he took out the trash and recycle items, helped me with my laundry, and folded my clothes. He is indeed a servant leader.