April 26 Update

Family and friends celebrated Jenny’s birthday at the Yardhouse yesterday. Cake and all, it was tough for Jenny not having Keith present. Jenny said she did enjoy herself and we all know that this is what Keith would have wanted. Andrea (Keith and Jenny’s roommate and amazing friend) has been a rock for Jenny and spends each evening with her. Keith’s daughter Maddy brings smiles to the waiting room and is holding up well. Keith’s mother and brothers have continued to show amazing faith through these tough circumstances. Continue to pray for their strength in addition to praying for Keith’s healing.

Last week the Neurosurgeon said that it could be up to 6-months for the first steps of Keith’s recovery and maybe 18-months after that for a full recovery. Although tough to hear, Keith has and continues to make progress. While many think that Keith will be on his feet next week, we must “trust” and “be still” and know that God is working. Although we want results NOW from this storm we have been in for the last 9-days, we need to trust God. Part of a song sang in church today made me think of the circumstances Keith and family are going through:

Find rest my soul in Christ alone,
Know his power, in quietness and trust.

When the oceans rise
and thunders roar.
I will soar with You, above the storm
Father You are king over the flood,
I will be still and know You are God.

This song tells us that through these perilous circumstances we need to trust God. We must continue to be patient and have faith that Keith will continue to make progress. Faith has brought us through a rough 9-days with good news along the way!

TODAY, God brought MORE GOOD NEWS! From all the waiting, trust and faith we have all been a part of, Keith took a huge step today. Keith was taken off his ventilator for an hour and was able to breathe on his own during that time. This is another good sign in Keith’s recovery. We look forward to continued progress this week.

We will continue to report on Keith’s recovery throughout the week.