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6/6/2017

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Today was a great day!  Jo continues to improve and today we witnessed Jo's strength and the Lord's power in an amazing way.  

Alex and I were planning to pick up our kids after school, and with Jo's stability lately we've been able to leave for short periods together.  It doesn't sound like much to be together for a few hours,  but we have come to cherish those subtle moments of "normalcy".  As I bent over to kiss Jo goodbye I noticed his right eye ever so slightly open, and when he saw me he opened it even wider!  

I dropped my keys and started talking to him.  "Jo, I am so proud of you.  You are so strong. Mom and dad are here and we love seeing your eyes.  We know this is hard, but keep it up! You are so strong!  Jo, do you remember when you smiled at us a few days ago?  It was amazing.  Can you smile like that again?  Can you smile at me?"

He slowly but deliberately showed his teeth and curled his left lip into a half smile.  You could see the start of his beautiful dimple, and he looked happy!  This has happened once prior, but never this pronounced, and never when we asked him to.  His eye locked with mine and it was like magic.  He was reminding me to have faith.  He was smiling and saying, "I've got this dad, don't worry, be patient."  For the first time in over a month tears of joy rolled down my face.  God is amazing and Jo is with him healing day by day.  I never asked for a sign but I certainly got one!

Just a few minutes later Mom got to the room.  Jo's eye was still slightly open, she kissed him a 100 times in 2 seconds and asked him to smile again.  He did!  Jo is amazing.  My faith is restored, Jo and God have their plan, and their timeline, and all we must do is believe and trust them.

Thank you all for the kind words and support after yesterday's post.  They gave Alex and I the strength to carry on, and never lose hope.  Today Jo gave us an amazing gift, that smile.  Jo could light up a room with a smile, those dimples, and today he lit up our hearts.  He knew that I was hurting and reassured me in my time of need.  I am still overwhelmed with joy.

Jojobinks, thank you for pushing so hard.  Thank you for fighting through the pain with that smile.  We needed it so much.  We will be patient, we will never lose hope, our faith will never waiver.  We love you to the moon and back sweet angel, YOU'VE GOT THIS!
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8 Comments
Aunt Jenny
6/6/2017 07:07:41 pm

I love you so much jo! Keep up the fight so I can see that smile soon!!! ❤️😘😘

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Becca Elder
6/6/2017 07:35:28 pm

What wonderful news! I'm so happy for all of you!!

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Denia
6/6/2017 07:55:10 pm

Thank you Jo and thank you Tete....Alex I'm praying to my father everyday for him to help give his strength to your son. He loved you and took your hand when you were a little girl. He's with you pray to him. I'm so happy for you guys today. I prayed so hard and asked him to help him open his eyes. Awwww Im so proud and tomorrow will be even prouder. This is great news. Love you guys and cant wait to visit 2018.

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Janet Tabares link
6/6/2017 08:11:12 pm

I thank Jesus for this miracle! Omgosh I can't tell you how excited I am! We all are. I thought the other day he could see everyone and I just keep remembering that you have to have faith! Don't doubt the Lords ability or willingness as he will never fail you! Omgosh, I can't hardly stand it I am so happy for your baby and your family! Rock on Joe!!💝💝💝

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Gil Green
6/6/2017 09:07:41 pm

Fight on Mighty Jo💪🏻

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Renee'
6/6/2017 11:58:03 pm

This is the best news ever! Thank you so much for your updates! Jo's friends at school always ask about his progress...I can't wait to share this with them tomorrow! 🙏🏼

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Michelle Carioto
6/7/2017 05:56:36 am

What an answer to prayer!
Psalm 9:9-10
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble.
10 And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.
Keep seeking Him, keep on keeping on - He will not give you more than you can handle - just when you felt you could no longer handle this He brought encouragement - God is so good and there is nothing He cannot do, nothing He does not know, He knows your pain! His son Jesus Christ suffered more than any of us will ever suffer - He knows your pain!

So happy for you - to God be the glory!

Our church will be lifting you up in our weekly prayer meeting tonight and we will continue to pray Day and night.

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Michaela
6/8/2017 03:47:57 am

I love reading your updates and getting to know Jo as you guys know him and not just as his nurse. So glad to see the amazing ways God is moving. You are all incredibly strong and the PICU family loves you!
Love,
Barbie :) aka Michaela

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