Vernon is having a difficult transition back to our world. Basically he has been pumped up with drugs that have kept him in deep sedation and out of any pain. So now his body has to recover from what would be a massive Class A drug addiction. He is showing signs of “storming,” which includes physical agitation, sweating, fevers, shivering, etc. in response to the trauma as well as the withdrawal. He still has no control over any of his movement. I am told he probably feels as if a 10-ton truck is parked on his body. However, every single day he looks better than the day before.
Yesterday, for the first time I was able to look into his half-open eye and try to connect. He blinked many times but held his gaze. It was really special. There was no responsive movement yet in his hand or his face.
Today, I had a few different interactions with him when his strong eye would open half-way, and I even noticed that his other eyelid was getting involved a bit more each time. I would try to get my face into his view, bending down in order to get under his eyelashes, and he would hold my gaze. I held his right hand (on the unbroken arm) and asked if he would try to squeeze. He couldn’t really use his fingers but each time I asked him a question, I sensed he was trying to squeeze…if only able to move his shoulder and tense his arm. Eventually, I was able to feel his fingers barely tightening. It must take a lot of effort. My questions were basically: “Do you recognize me?” “Does it hurt?” “Do you want me to stay?” “Do you hear the music?” Nothing too intellectual at this point. But wow! I don’t know how much this registers in his head, but it certainly registered in mine.
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Allison, oh my Vernon’s eyes are open! Love this picture. Prayers continuing…….
Oh honey! How exciting to look in his eyes and get get a bit of connection started! The photo made me a puddle. Thank you Jesus for this progress! Bring on more healing and more connecting Amen! I love you Allison and Vernon
Oh, Allison! Sad and wonderful at the same time. I’m praying for you and Vernon throughout the day. Sending love.
Oh sweet Allison we feel your every move and response to the unknown! So glad you are on God time which is horribly hard to the natural mind but so defines these places that are difficult to navigate and yet you are in that time! There is a large group of people who are holding your arms much like Moses ! We love you and are there for you:-)
Oh Allison, may love be the healing medicine he needs, which has be injected through a gaze! The beauty of this picture is overwhelming. We are continually praying…mere words can’t express! XO
Allison – you are one special kind of amazing.
Glad for the news and that Vernon is starting to awake ever so slowly. We continue to pray for Vernon and ask that God would heal him completely. Pray that the Lord would give you strength and wrap you in His arms.♥ the Jones family
Allison, my heart just breaks and fills everytime I read about your journey…and Vernon’s journey, of course:). You are just an absolute angel on earth to Vern and to all of us. I can’t wait till the day your look back on all this and count it a blessing (which I know u will bc you are amazing like that). Love you so much.
Dear Alison&Vernon,
We will continue to pray for his recovery &strength for you.
Praise you Father for the connection you brought forth today! What a sweet moment to have shared. Lord we pray release Your healing in Vernon’s body. Thank You God for the daily encouragement of progress.
Allison, I’m so amazed at your strength. This picture captures your love for him so well, and I can even sense a desire in Vernon’s gaze to respond. It’s beautiful.
What a priviledge it was today visiting and seeing Vernon make this progress. I held his hand, then asked him if he could hear me, and at once his shoulder moved and there was pressure with his wrist on my hand. He looked healthy and strong. I also know the symptoms of withdrawal working with drug recovery patients. Let’s pray that God would supernaturally heal the withdrawal symptoms from Vernon, and that he would move through this time quickly.
I’m a friend of Sue Donaldson and have been following your story. The facial expressions in your picture are priceless. Praying this is the start of a speedier recovery. Can’t even imagine what you or your husband is going through. God bless you as you go through this time.
Allison what a beautiful moment you captured. Every day brings you closer together–be ready! We will continue to pray for you all.
What can i say allison?? i have no words, just joy in my heart, your love for each other will shine through, praying for verns slow transition will become less troubled and you will get more eye contact and hand squeezes every day xx will phone mum and dad now with the news, won`t have to sugar coat this one too much!! xx as always love to you and justine xx and also hand squeeze for my brother xx
Crying happy tears
Oh Alli! This is so beautiful and wonderful and inspiring and…I don’t know what else to say. I feel *so much* that Vernon is going to come out of all of this on top. And you…you are amazing.
Thank you so much for keeping us all up to date. I will pray that his withdrawal will be quick and not so difficult. In the meantime, through the storm, he sees you. What a comfort to him and what a beautiful photograph and entry here.
oh allison, how exciting. to talk to him and hold his hand and be able to start connecting with him after such a looong time. i continue to pray.
Allison,
So glad to see VErn with the open eyes. It has been a long time and will probably be a long time to get him home but you are on the up side. Our God takes care of everything and all of His childern. Still praying and a bunch of ladies are praying too.
Hugs,
BEcky
Allison, you are so precious. You are a strong, sweet, loving, loving lady. Thank you for sharing this journy with all of us. It is a beautiful testimony of what love is… Love suffers long and is kind; loves does not envy ( hahaha, I’m sure you’re not envying Vernon right now), love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not proved, thinks no evil.; does not rejoice in iniquity but rejoices in the truth; love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things, Love never fails. 1 Cor 13 4-8
You have lived this out for all of us to whitness and follow in. Thank you
Jesus! Jesus! Jesus! Thank you for Your gifts, Your good gifts … for the beauty of connecting and seeing and the hope… thank you, Jesus! Praying on, dear friend, praying on!
this is the picture of the year…..so precious………my heart is touched so deeply!!! <3
This picture moves us both … praying for your two souls to become one again.
Awake and responding! Such good news!
Sending lots of love with a hug (((( <3 ))))
Praying & may you receive good restoring sleep at night for extra strength for you both . Love sarah
Allison, I join you in hope and expectation for a wonderful and complete healing and return to your family. My heart hurts for you and Vernon and I think of you and pray for you often. Be strong and trust as I’m sure you are.