Why are They Still Praying?

I was reading through the "Let Ian KNow You're Praying Post" and was gently reminded by God of how many of you are still praying for Ian. It doesn't make any sense- most of you don't know us. And if you're anything like me, you wouldn've moved on to praying about something else by now. But I was so encouraged to think of all of the people praying with us, from all over the country.

I'm praying that one day Ian can write on this blog himself and thank you for your faithfulness to him.

Ian did a great job at therapy yesterday. I'm not sure on the details. Friday is aqua therapy and botox.

This photo is from a wonderful photographer who did David and Sarah's wedding. http://lydiajanephotography.blogspot.com/

Thank you

Larissa

We are losers....

....for not posting and freely admit that we are losers. Haven't felt "inspired" lately to post, but we do want to keep everyone updated and are very thankful to everyone who reads and prays.

Ian had a somewhat home-bound week. His chair broke in a reclined position and has now been through two replacement chairs until his real one is fixed. The first chair was awful and didn't allow us to get out much but this second one is better. He had acquatic therapy again on Friday and did a great job. His therapist there is really, really tough on him but therapy isn't meant to be fun and he needs to be pushed. He responds well to her and does what she asks.

Ian has been eating a lot by mouth lately- so much so that we can sometimes eliminate his tube feedings for a meal. And he sure still loves a good iced coffee or cold beer.

Specific prayers would be continued improvement on his communication with us

Thank you for your prayers. Praying that that we don't have to surpass the two-year mark...

Larissa

Water boy

On Friday, Ian had another first. One of the therapists wanted to get him in the water, so Mary and Larissa took him to a pool specially designed for therapy where he met the therapist. She and a couple of others began the session by standing him up and "walking him"....outside the pool! Each of them put his arm around them and walked him upstairs in the gym. Then, once in the pool downstairs (about up to his chest) they put water noodles under his arms, and he walked around the pool that way with the assistance of the therapist and floated on his back as well. After a while, Larissa couldn't stand it any more and found a bathing suit and some shorts and jumped in the water with him. He had a very content expression the whole time he was doing it and said he was glad he got in the pool. We don't know yet if he will continue with this therapy.


Thank you for your continual prayers!


Steve

Please consider joining us in fasting on Wednesday. Specific prayer requetss would be:
Improved ability to communicate
Encouragement spiritually for Ian

Thank you always for praying

How can I stay in love with a man who hasn't spoken to me in a year and a half? A man who can't plan a special date for us, can't tell me anything without me asking first, can't challenge me, earn money for us, lead us in devotions or call me at work to see how my day is going. I dont' know how. I also don't know how God still loves me, someone who has nothing to offer Him. But both have happened and have made my life infinitely better.

Larissa

Ian has had a rough week. He had a fever for a few days and only went to therapy on Monday. He seems to be feeling a little bit better today, though. Specific prayer is that he would continue to communicate clearly with us through nodding or shaking his head.

Thank you always