For anyone following Jozua’s situation I’m hope the infrequent updates are not too much of a frustration.
I’ve been conscious of preserving some of the family’s privacy, though they have been so very generous in providing updates and news.
But it seems appropriate to share a bit more detail more widely.
Last week I mentioned that Jozua was breathing on his own.
Over the last week everyday has bought news of progress toward that for which we are praying.
Most exciting for us was news that came on Sunday.
This is his father’s account (grab a tissue):
Today, after the church service we attended, we walked up to Jozua. He was lying there with his eyes open, looking very clearly at us. We put on his glasses. We then started asking him, to identify where David was, and he looked David’s way, where Anne was and he looked Anne’s way, and to look where Naomi was and he looked Naomi’s way. When Diana returned from getting him some ice cubicles we did do the same and he looked to all again! We rejoiced in this and Jozua smiled with the great smile he has. What a joy to see him and Jozua seeing and recognising us. We then had a little green card with YES and a red card with NO and we asked him if he wanted another ice cubicle. He lifted his hand and went directly to YES. We were so happy and Jozua gave us another smile! Rejoice! This day cannot go wrong anymore! It’s like getting your son back from the dead. It is like Lazarus rising from the grave. It’s like losing a brother for Anne, David and Naomi and getting him back! Elijah prayed and it did not rain for 3.5 years. All God’s people prayed and God has brought back Jozua within 3 weeks!
Sunday is the day we are reminded of Jesus’ resurrection. It is also great to have Jozua back on this side of heaven and have this day. It is a great day!
As yet Jozua still needs lots of sleep, and has not been able to speak.
He is starting to take some food.
And he smiles.
So do we all, as we continue to pray for healing, with much thanksgiving.
Jozua’s mother puts it best:
We continue to pray for Jozua’s recovery, but also that everyone who has been touched by this may know the same God. He is right there, knocking at your door and waiting to be let in, so you will have His peace that surpasses all understanding (Phil 4:7) with whatever happens in your life. If you already know Him, share it around. He’ s the best gift ever, for He saves His people from their sins (Matth 1:21).
