Wednesday Evening

Hi all...checking in again and seeing all the great words of encouragement. Today was about the same for Jen but she did breathe for about 4 hours without the vent turned all the way on which was good. It is so hard to see the progress in inches but also hard to beleive it will be 3 weeks this Friday. Randy is back today until Sunday...Martha and I are getting to watch little Matthew tonight...reading him Captain Underpants...which is a book series...or rather he is reading to us...brings back memories of having an 8 year old! Nick and Randy are at the hospital.

Thanks over and over for all the prayers, cards, love and support. There are days I don't know if I can go on but, without you, I am sure of it...how blessed I feel to have this wide circle to hold us up.

Shantel, thanks for singing for Jenny...you know how much that means to me...can't wait to hear you in person again soon.

All for now dear friends, say your prayers tonight...Love, Marilyn

Jen Continues to Improve

Jen is continuing to take baby steps in her recovery. She is spending periods of time breathing by herself and will continue to do so as long as she shows continued improvement in this area.
Her responsiveness is also improving as they reduce her sedation and it is great to see her face light up with a smile. Seeing her smile again is one of highlights of my life.
She cant talk of course but my charades training is coming in handy. It took me two hours last night to work out that she was trying to tell me her stomach was itchy. I know she must have been frustrated. But Babe I am doing my best.
All in all the last few days have been very positive and It so amazing that despite all she has gone through she can still maintain her stunning beauty and encouraging spirit.

I love babe,

Hubby.

From Pam Avers

On Behalf Of Pam Avers
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007
To: Nick and Jen


Hi Jenny,
Bob and I are praying for you and have you in our thoughts
continuously. You are so loved and so many people are wishing you
well. Keep fighting Jenny, I'll write more later.
We love you,
Pam

Thinking and Praying From the Hoskins

Jenn, we are lifting you up in our thoughts and prayers. We pray for healing hands from the doctors as well as our Heavenly Father. Also, many prayers and comforting thoughts to Randy, Marilyn, Matt, Nick and Matthew and the rest of the family. Much love and hugs, Judy, Dennis & Brandon.

Sunday Update

Jen has had another steady night with out much change. It is a challenge to stay patient but as one of the nurses explained "when someone is in ICU progress is not measured in hours and days but in weeks and months". She looks strong and is breathing well.

The support from everyone continues to be beyond our wildest expectations. When Jen comes through the stories about friendship and love will surely be so uplifting it will multiply her rate of recovery tenfold.

To Jen,
I love you babe and I need you, so get well quickly so I can kiss that once again.

Love (candle)

Nick