Day 17 Tuesday 6/9/09

Jer's progress continues to amaze not only us but all of his doctors as well. Matter of fact his trauma team wants to present his case this Friday at a trauma conference. The doctor asked if he could get a digital picture of Jerry so the team could see how great he looks!

We are just waiting for him to be cleared by physical, occupational and speech therapists to find out when he can go home. He can sit up, stand up and even walk short distances on his own already! As each medical team (lots of residents and medical students along with their attendings) comes in to check on his status - we continue to get more and more details on his injuries and how severe they were. He had more than one type of injury that all by itself is usually fatal. That he survived is a miracle and the result of the thousands of people who prayed for him. We have lost count at how many people told us he was put on their church prayer chains.

We hope that all of his friends realize what a difference their prayers have made. We know that our lives have been changed forever by the outpouring of love and concern you all have shown for Jerry. Our hope is that God will use this situation to show Himself to all involved in a new and personal way. And if you don't know Him yet - our prayers are that this event in Jer's life will encourage you to seek Him - as He is real - alive - and loves YOU more than you can even imagine! We, his family, would be happy to talk to any of you about our wonderful Savior. Don't hesitate to contact us. We want all of you to be part of our eternal family too!

We started this adventure clinging to James 5:15 and we have seen God deliver BIG TIME! (And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up.) We give all praise and glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you for choosing to bless this family in the all the ways You have. The Grateful Gallimores