Wednesday, October 10, 2012

First Visit in the Intensive Care Unit

Charlie and I just got a few minutes with Jenny this morning, they were taking her out to do the post operation MRI, she was awake, talking, and hooked up to a bunch of stuff. We told her about all the people that were here in the hospital chapel for the afternoon yesterday praying for her, and that a dear friend had flown into Charlotte for the day, just to be here to pray for her, she responded with surprise and disbelief.

 When we told her that Dr. Allen came by, she said - "the orthodonist?" which tells me that her memory seems to be working... We held hands and she was squeezing my hand as we spoke, and she was wiggling her toes.

Charlie asked her how she was feeling and she responded with a classic "raised eyebrow" look that conveyed "really, Charlie?"

 It was all very encouraging , and a result of all of your prayers, we serve a great God! In my reading for today, it told of God's healing power, and the power of prayer: 

 And the king said to the man of God, “Entreat now the favor of the LORD your God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored to me.” And the man of God entreated the LORD, and the king's hand was restored to him and became as it was before.

(1 Kings 13:6 ESV)

 Let us continue to entreat the one that restores!
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18 comments:

  1. Amelia's musings October 10, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Praising God! So thankful for your updates!! He is good!

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  2. Mrs. SOctober 10, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Glad to hear things went so well. We are continuing to pray for all the dear Mulligans.

    Carol Sawyer

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  3. brwneyedsusanOctober 10, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Yaaayyy, God!! Thank you, Lord.
    Much love to Jenny...
    Interesting that you used the word restore - that is the specific word God put on my heart yesterday and led me to pray for (amid the many other prayers for healing). His Word says He will tell us what He is doing. So, let the healing continue...and may God be magnified more and more!

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    1. Mediocre MargaretOctober 10, 2012 at 6:20 AM

      I wish there was a like button on here like Facebook.....

      Like, like, like!

      :)

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  4. brwneyedsusanOctober 10, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    To clarify... amid the prayers of many others for healing

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  5. AnonymousOctober 10, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Excellent news! The whole pastoral team started out our staff meeting yesterday by interceding for you. You have been on our hearts and in our prayers all day, and we are all rejoicing with you as we read your posts.

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  6. LOctober 10, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    So thankful! We are continuing to pray with so many who love your family.
    The Hutchinsons

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  7. hhplusmoreOctober 10, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    The Morales family continues to pray for complete healing, and we continue to rejoice how the Lord works even in the wiggling of the toes after such a massive surgery. We are especially grateful she can speak!! Thank-you Jesus!! We give You praise and glory for answered prayer.

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  8. The Brown FamilyOctober 10, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    Shouts of praise going up here! Thank you Jesus!

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  9. RobinOctober 10, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    God is awesome....thanks Ray for all the updates and for the Jennyisms in conveying how you are doing...makes me smile!!! Still praying for all of you and the great healing and restoration that the Lord will bring about! (And for all of the people's lives that are yet to be touched by the Mulligan clan =D Love to you all!!!

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  10. RebeccaOctober 10, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Such great news! What answers to prayer. Our God is merciful and gracious. Continuing to pray for recovery from the surgery and strength for all of you.

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  11. SharonOctober 10, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Such sweet news--so very encouraging, and so gracioius of God to show right away that there are such good signs. I love hearing "the Jenny we know and love" come through as you describe her, Ray---that's our girl! Thank you for the specific updates; they are such a blessing to those of us at a distance. And definitley joining in the prayers for restoration!!

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  12. LaughingLisaOctober 10, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Wow. What hopeful news. Still praying a ton.

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  13. Madeira girlOctober 10, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Praising God! I love that spunky, tough girl so very much.

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  14. UnknownOctober 10, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    We are thankful for the good news about surgery! We will continue to pray for healing.
    The Sutton Family

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  15. Ann GilletteOctober 10, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    We are grateful grateful for the kind work of our Heavenly Father. We are praying for healthy brain tissue to fill the space and prohibit the return of sickness and disease!

    Love to all the Mulligans.

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  16. Tracey and GilOctober 10, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Ray,
    Thank you for these updates. I couldn't wait to get home from work to read this! I have only met Jenny once, but I hear nothing but great things about your whole family. The Gardner's continue to pray daily!

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  17. keysOctober 10, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Whoohoo!! That is awesome news! I love that she's already giving Charlie a hard time. = ) Still praying and very encouraged! Love you guys!
    -Rachel-

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