Saturday, June 7, 2008

June 7 8:30 pm

Hey Folks, Hope all of you have had a good Saturday. Neil has had a good day. He has been "nappish" much of the day. It gets very quiet in the hospital during the weekends. We hope this is the last Saturday Neil has to be in the hospital. The target day to go to Health South is still Monday. We are clear it is not a done deal until he is discharged from here and admitted there, but it is on the radar. During this journey all of you have been a blessing to Neil and all of us. We could not have made it this far without you. Your prayers and love have provided countless miracles and blessings for all of us. We recognize how far Neil has come from the night his oxygen sat dropped all day, but then started back up with no explanation. We know that was one of many miracles. We still smile when we think of the day Neil opened his eyes, the day he spoke, the day he left SICU and many other milestones. You all were with us each step of the way and we humbly say thank you. Each day we have asked you all to pray for Neil, Sue, Shanna, Lily Grace and all the others and you have all done that without fail. We have made friends here that will be in our lives forever. The doctors and nurses have been so professional and in the same breath so caring. In SICU, Neil could not have received better care any where in the world. All of Alabama can be proud of Baptist South and all of its doctors, nurses, techs, security staff, and other employees. We are convinced one of the miracles for Neil was that he was brought here. We so look forward to tomorrow. Please continue your prayers for Neil, Sue, Shanna, Lily Grace and our other friends here. From Neil and all of us, "Night, night from Baptist South.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

It has been a blessing for us to make this journey with you all. All of you have been such a inspiration to us with the unfailing faith, grace and courage you have had day by day. Neil is the most courageous person I know. I pray God will continue to use you for His glory as you continue to heal and get stronger everyday. Our prayers are with you all. We love you all very much.
Love
Wayne & Linda

Anonymous said...

Neil,
I too feel that you and your family have been such a blessing to everyone who has had the good fortune to join you on this journey. I know you have a lot of work to do but I believe without a shadow of a doubt that you're up for it. I'm so so proud of you. You've touched my heart with your life like nothing else ever has.
Night night sweetie,
Lynn

Anonymous said...

We have all received so many blessings and witnessed a miracle unfold before our very eyes during Neil's journey. Our prayers have been answered over and over again. God is so good!! Neil, you and your wonderful family have been in my prayers since I heard about your accident and I will continue to lift you up in prayer to my Heavenly Father. Thank you for keeping us all updated on Neil's progress. I have so many people in Brantley who ask me about Neil on a daily basis. Even though they do not know any of you, they pray for you daily and God has heard our cries for help!!
Love, Jama Lewis Walker

Anonymous said...

I certainly feel blessed to have been a part of this journey AND a part of the Stephens/Grantham family. Neil, as your Uncle Tim said to you the other day, you are our hero! As I have also said, you have a tremendous testimony to have and share with others. I am sure one day you will be able to use it! We love you dearly and so very proud of you!
Love you,
Aunt Virginia and Uncle Tim