I am questioning my days as it is hard to believe that we got the call less than 40 hours ago that John had been in an accident. In a way it has been a whirl wind and in a way it has been the longest 40 hours of our lives. It has been amazingly refreshing and torturous all at the same time. A roller coaster that is sure to have more ups and downs but one that is on a track and being driven by the best in their field. The support and encouragement received in honor of my brother has been incredibly humbling to all of us. A huge blessing to Melissa, the kids, my parents, her parents all of us. What an act of service, we have been cared for and loved on in ways we didn't even know we needed! Just the constant vigil to sit with us as we wait or cry or sleep even snore (myself excluded, of course) has been beautiful- the kind of beautiful that is far beyond words!
John looks good today. He is sporting a new hair style - his hair line has moved even farther back. His nurse evidentaly has some barber shop experience too. They cleaned his head and face up and he looks better. He went a little heavy on the black eye makeup on one eye but we will take it. His color is good. His swelling is about the same maybe even a little less. They are waiting still for the official results from the scan but the trauma surgeon who saw them had no real concerns. This is the point of the journey were we grab some coffee and sip on it to pass the time. His body is busy healing and recovering. He will remain in an induced coma so he isn't laughing at our jokes or commenting on our chatter but his body is busy doing it's thing - mending. The next days are hopefully going to be a little dull. They will watch for infection from the repair in the diaphragm and continue to monitor the pressure around the brain with the handy screw in his head. If all that goes well the hope is to begin reducing the sedation meds and see how he responds. The timing on that is a judgement call for the docs and we will trust them. John's to do list includes getting rid of his extra fluid and getting rest allowing his body to heal.
It is Wednesday and he is alive and heading toward recovery for that we are thrilled! Happy Wednesday - thanks for sharing it with us!
That is wonderful news, thank you for keeping us updated on his condition. We continue to pray for John, Melissa and the kids, his doctors and the rest of the family. - The Carters
ReplyDeleteThank you for keep us informed. Thank you to the Holy Spirit for John's recovery.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update. His friend Nick is a close family friend, and I am also part of the brotherhood that keeps him and your family in all of our prayers. Thank God for His intervention and healing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blog Bridgett and keeping everyone updated. We are continuously keeping John and the entire family in our prayers daily. Please send my love to Melissa, the kids and to your parents. You guys hang in there, John has always been one of the strongest men I knew so I know he is battling his hardest to get back to you guys!! Much love, Tera (Melissa's cousin).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the upadate, I was happy to let mom know when she just called that he is doing better. We will all continue to keep everyone in our thoughts and prayers! Love Renee Cotten (Willie Mae's daughter)
ReplyDeleteBridget & Famiy~
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy to hear the good news. God is hearing all of the prayers that are being said for John. We will continue to pray for healing for him. Keep strong and God Bless all of you during this time.
Love,
Rob & Jamie Rodriguez
love to you Bridg!....praise the Lord for the outpuring of love and support for you all....and I tell you anyone a Norsworthy has touched or met....has no doubt been blessed by God's presence....in His name, the Brocks
ReplyDeleteGreat news. Let the family know JD and everyone are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
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Thank you for the updates. John I will not stop praying until you are at home. Keep fighting brother..
ReplyDeleteSweet Bridge- my heart and thoughts remain with you and the rest of your precious family. Such great news! We have witnessed a true miracle. God has such wonderful plans for John and I am sure that will be revealed in the years to come! I send you hugs and my continued love and prayers.
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Just talked with John David and he told me that JD has continued to improve since we left last night. Thank you Jesus for your love and mercy!! Now....we wait and continue to pray. We love you guys and we will see you again on Friday. Kathy and Roy (and of course Uncle Lynn and Aunt Wayne)
ReplyDeletePraying for John. Thank you Jesus for the healing that is taking place in his body!Jesus I speak life over John and I thank you for being with his wife,children,siter and parents and giving them comfort and your peace that passes all understanding! In Jesus name.
ReplyDeleteNidia Bishop
That's wonderful news. The boys (James, John and Clayton) and I have been saying many prayers for John David and your family. I spoke to Aunt Wanda last night, she asked that I tell you that your family are also in her prayers. Please tell your mom that I've been thinking about her constantly. Love ya LOTS, Mary
ReplyDeleteGreat news!!! Thank you so much for keeping us updated! God is wonderful, and prayers work wonders!!! Still continuing to pray for John, Melissa and the whole family!
ReplyDelete- Jennifer Mollet
In our thoughts and prayers. The news gets better. I know your support system is fabulous. Stay strong. Fields & Marilyn
ReplyDeleteSoooo happy to read the latest update. God is so good! Didn't know that this accident had occurred until last night. Please continue to update as time allows. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Nancy Norsworthy Terry
ReplyDeletePraise God! Thank you for the updates.
ReplyDeleteThe latest update sounds wonderful. Our God is an awesome God and prayer works miracles. We are keeping the whole family in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Sandy Fambrough, Nona Norsworthy Fambrough, Jane Norsworthy Fambrough and all the other Fambrough's
ReplyDeleteHey Bridge, thank you so much for the updates. We have been keeping up since we found out the night of the accident. Please know your whole family is in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove, Cassie F
I am glad he is doing well and will keep him in our prayers...I had the pleasure of meeting Officer Norsworthy this past summer and the few times I have talked to him he always made me laugh with his stories. Thank you for the updates and hope he recovers quickly! Gabriel
ReplyDeletethat is great news we will keep praying for a full recovery. yall hang on tight to that roller coaster of life and keep the faith and we will keep yall in our
ReplyDeletethoughts and prayers here in east texas. Aunt Ola and family
This is encouraging news! Will keep JD & the entire family in our prayers. Betty Whittlesey (a cousin from Groveton)
ReplyDeletePrayers are still coming your way!
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog and I wanted to thank you for keeping us up to date. I look forward to reading it each day and seeing how great he is doing. You are a wonderful sister and he would definetly be proud of the things you are doing. Keep your head up and kerp beibg strong! Prayers and blessings coming yalls way! God bless!!
ReplyDeletewhen I grow up I hope to be a sister as faithful and loving as you! Thank you for the continuous posts. We are praying for John and the whole family. God Bless you all.
ReplyDeleteWe just found out about John's accident today and have been praying for him and your whole family since. God bless you all. Susan and Ralph Reece
ReplyDeleteWe pray for his full recovery.
ReplyDeleteIqbal Ratnani and family.
Thank you for the update!!!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are in our prayers!!
My dad,Clinton Marburger said the same!!
will keep checking in to see how He is doing!!!
Katie(Marburger)Claborn
Hi sweet friend. I haven't checked my email in a few days, so I'm JUST seeing this. I'm so sorry to hear of your brothers accident. Know I'm praying for you guys! From your last post...things seem to be going well...I'm so glad to hear that!
ReplyDeleteMany prayers being said for all of you. God bless you all.
ReplyDeleteThank you for continuing to blog updates, so I may be witness to His miracle! Blessings to you and your family. Prayers for a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to blog updates to keep everyone updated!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear good news today, although we know the road ahead is long.
Continued thoughts and prayers for JD and all the family!
The Medve Family
john david is a fighter and god will make sure he fights all the way to getting up and running. may god bless your family and watch over each one . love yall, aunt cheryl tyer and keep on keeping on!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayer are with you all!!
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