Just spoke with the night nurse. Most of his stats remain unchanged, but the critical Blood Oxygen level has droppped again. He is now at 36. This is approaching that level that will most surely cause damage in all people unless protected by Gods hand. I am thankful that when I finish this update, there will be hundreds, possibly thousands who will join me in petitioning our Lord Jesus to intercede and bring his level back up. 40 is needed and a 50 would be exciting. Heavenly Father, Garrett is in your Mighty Hands. And as simply and as earnestly as I know how, I ask you raise his Oxygen level to a more healthy one and I ask it through the name above all other names, my Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Still Expecting a Miracle.
7:15 am
11:00 AM
We have healing, At 6:56 this morning, God united Garrett and Jennifer for the 2nd time in 9 months. This time, it's eternal. I never thought this day would come. Honestly, I did not believe it would happen. But as I sit here in the waiting room, waiting for them to clean him up, I'm reminded of the Southern Gospel song, I've Got More To Go To Heaven For Than I Had Yesterday". When you think about it, Brandon, Jennifer and Garrett all got to Heaven on the same day, eternally speaking. Because a day is as a thousand years.
We've made no arrangements yet, except that he and Jennifer will be side by side. All other arrangements will be posted later. To Darra, Janis, my sister Stephanie and Mark Weldon, my best friend next to Janell, thank you all for being there night or day. Words fail me right now, but thank you. For the thousands that have lifted us up, God bless you. For the staff of UAB TRAUMA ICU, we will never be able to thank you enough for giving so much of yourselves for our son during this journey.
And Lord, haste the day, when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
For the trump shall resound, and my Lord will descend,
Even so, IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL.
The roller coaster has stopped. War Eagle, Tiny Man. You won! Miracle Delivered.
We've made no arrangements yet, except that he and Jennifer will be side by side. All other arrangements will be posted later. To Darra, Janis, my sister Stephanie and Mark Weldon, my best friend next to Janell, thank you all for being there night or day. Words fail me right now, but thank you. For the thousands that have lifted us up, God bless you. For the staff of UAB TRAUMA ICU, we will never be able to thank you enough for giving so much of yourselves for our son during this journey.
And Lord, haste the day, when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
For the trump shall resound, and my Lord will descend,
Even so, IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL.
The roller coaster has stopped. War Eagle, Tiny Man. You won! Miracle Delivered.
My prayers are with your family.
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ReplyDeletePrayers for your family from Montgomery, Al
ReplyDeleteMy heart is broken for your family. May he rest in peace with Jennifer. From Lori in Huntingtown, MD
ReplyDeleteGalaxy (rest In Peace) lyrics
ReplyDeleteHeaven has taken you from me
I remember the days
That we had together
(So long)
You'll always be a part of me
Though time slips away
And nothing's forever
(Hold on)
I'll hold on to the memories
I miss you now
But I feel you all around
Whenever the rain is pouring on me
You'll be shining in my memory
Wherever I go, you're always with me
You'll be shining in my galaxy
Heaven has taken you from me
(You'll be shining in my galaxy)
I can still see your face,
The sound of your laughter
Resonates inside of me
Thought photographs fade,
One thing's forever
(Hold on)
I'll hold onto your memory
I miss you now
[ From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/l/like-a-storm-lyrics/galaxy-(rest-in-peace)-lyrics.html ]
Can you hear me screaming out?
Whenever the rain is pouring on me
You'll be shining in my memory
Wherever I go, you're always with me
You'll be shining in my galaxy
I never got to say goodbye
I never saw you close your eyes
I know one day way beyond this life
We'll be burning bright
Forever shining
You're shining
Whenever the rain (whenever the rain)
Is pouring on me
You'll be shining in my memory
Wherever I go, you're always with me
You'll be shining in my galaxy
Shining, shining in my memory
Shining, shining in my galaxy
Shining, shining in my memory
Shining in my galaxy
Heaven has taken you from me
I just found out about Your trial of faith & your faithfulness to trust for Garrett a few days ago. Since, I have prayed along with you for his healing in this life or in heaven, whatever is God's will. I am very sorry for your loss of your son on this earth & I will continue praying for God to lift you in his arms & carry you on & that you all will be able to sing "It is well with my soul." 'Til you meet again! I look forward to meeting you on that blessed day! Your posts have been a blessing to me. You have increased my faith. Thank you & God go with you, caroline in CA.
ReplyDeleteI have been following Garrett's journey, and I have been hoping for the best. I am incredibly sorry for the loss of your son as well as daughter-in-law. Your entire family has been and will continue to be in my thoughts.
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Prayers for peace and comfort for your family ! May God wrap you in his love, and heal you hearts.
ReplyDeleteCarol in Indiana
Prayers for you & your family for peace & comfort until you meet again in heaven. Keep GOD in your hearts. You have been an inspriation to many people with your faith.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for your family during this difficult time!!! My God help comfort you as you celebrate his life!
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry for your loss. I wept reading your blog, and my heart breaks for you. But now he is in heaven with his wife and brother. I know your family's strong faith will help you find peace. Your family is in my prayers, today and in the days to come <3
ReplyDeleteI have just sat here for the last hour reading Garetts story. You did a wonderful job sharing everything through your heartfelt words. Thank you for letting me know about him. My prayers are clearly with Garetts and jen ideas family and I thank you and pray for you so that your mind can rest for just a bit. Prayers from Oviedo, fl.
ReplyDeleteI found out about Garrett's fight on Toomers for Tuscaloosa facebook page and my heart breaks for everyone. Your faith in Jesus is inspiring and uplifting and I know that Garrett was blessed here on Earth and that heavenly blessing has helped him cross over to be with his heavenly Father. He was met at the gates by his brother, Jennifer and their English bulldog.
ReplyDeleteMay your faith help sustain you during this difficult time you face.
Wiping the tears from my eyes as I finish reading about the journey with Garrett and his wife, your family and theirs. What we all take for granted each day?? How small our faith generally really is, and how selfish we want to be sometimes..We are human, though we know God Almighty, somehow we always want what is most comfortable to us, however much loss it could mean. I am greatly inspired and encouraged by your personal stories and my heart aches for your family and Jennifer's in their loss. But I also rejoice in heaven's gain. I live in Nport, just 3 miles from where the tornado ravaged our town as well and 41 people lost their lives. My life is forever changed because of the events. May we always remember how not to take each day for granted & love with our fullest hearts as the moments of each day are precious. We grieve with and for you, and even still with our own community...but we also hold strong to Jeremiah 29:11 and Proverbs 3:5,6. Thanks for sharing. May God show you His grace today and each day and it be sufficient for you.
ReplyDeleteI have been praying for your family since I first learned of your struggles. I too have lost a child tragicly and the battle is not an easy one. Your faith is strong and God WILL be by your side through it all, if you allow him. Hold strong and believe that God didn't take Garrett from you, he accepted him!. The hardest thing to accept is WHY?? God knew the answers, and we must believe that he did what was best for everyone. Garrett appeared to be a very strong person, and he would have suffered if he would have gotten to go home from the hospital only to find out about his wife. Maybe he wouldn't have been the same from his injuries. God knows all this, and although we grieve and mourn the loss, we really wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Here's hoping that you will understand and have comfort with the passing of your wonderful son...Garrett GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU IN THE COMING DAYS
ReplyDeleteI did not know Garret and Jennifer but when I read the posts I cried.I am so sorry to hear he passed. He is with Jennifer and God now.
ReplyDeleteJust found Garrett's story last night and today my heart is breaking. I pray that God will hold you and your family in the palm of his hand. I will continue praying for you. I am so sorry but Garrett and Jennifer are now reunited and running through those fields of greens and flowers....laughing and so happy!!!
ReplyDeleteAs I have been praying for Garrett, I've ask myself many times this question..how would Garrett like for his fight to end? Not knowing him except from just reading of his and Jennifer's love, I believe the fight ended just like he wanted it to. See, I too lost my husband of only 7 months in a tragic accident and I know the hurt of a broken heart along with the loneliness of losing the love of your life. So, I believe Garrett ended the fight just like he and God wanted it to end. He, Jennifer and Brandon are walking hand in hand with Jesus on the streets of gold. Wow..what a wonderful ending to a beautiful love story!! May God bring each of you peace and comfort in knowing that the day is coming that you too will all be together once more walking hand and hand..
ReplyDeleteI too just found Garrett's story on Facebook last night. I spent well over an hour reading the blog and finding myself engrossed in the tradegy before me. I was even more saddened this morning to read the update reflecting the passing of Garrett. Ironically, our pastor's sermon this morning was titled "What would God say to the Tornado Victims". The scripture passage was Psalms 13: 1-6.
ReplyDeleteHow long, oh Lord? Will your forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me?
How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart?
How long will my enemy triumph over me?
Look on me and answer, Oh Lord my God.
Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death;
my enemy will say," I have overcome him, and my
foes will rejoice when I fall."
But I trust in your unfailing love, my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord for he has been good to me.
I pray that you and your family will trust God's unfailing love and know that God has been good to you. Garrett and Jennifer are safe in the arms of our Lord and we can only rejoice knowing that someday we will all be together in heaven.
Thank you Mr Jones for pointing everyone to the Father and Christ's saving work on the cross. Thank you for your willingness to allow us to share with you these most private, difficult moments as you totally rely on Gods power and trust Him for all things. Your eyes are on eternity and you have made Heaven a reality for everyone who reads your words. I imagine Garrett and Jennifer and Brandon would willingly lay down their lives for one person to get saved.I know their deaths are not in vain because our Father has a perfect plan.
ReplyDeleteI vow to remember your Tiny Man in every "War Eagle" banner cry I proclaim for our beloved Auburn University. You and your family have touched so many lives. Bless you all in this heartbreaking time. Teresa from VA
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches for you and your family. I have been praying for Garrett. I am so deeply sorry. I know he is with the Lord and that you will see him again, and I know that sometimes that thought won't be enough to ease the pain. I pray God's hand will literally be upon you to heal your heart. Strength and peace to you, blessings to your family.
ReplyDeleteyou dont knkow me, but i have cried many tears for you....i am sorry for your loss. God had a plan and still has a plan for you.Garrett is with his family in heaven....i pray that God will send a spirit of peace to your family, to heal your broken hearts and to give you the strength to make it day by day. I pray that God will use this experience to help you witness to others and minister to others. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
ReplyDeleteLinda Carlson
You don't know me but you have been in my daily thoughts and prayers and I still pray for your peace at this time in your life I hope your faith stays strong. God bless you have touched my heart and strenghtened my faith!!! Springville AL
ReplyDeleteI'm crying on this Sunday morning 2 yrs later reading your story. God knows better...Garrett would say the same I think. Love & prayers to you and yours. I will never forget this..
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