Another need ...

We could use a couple electric razors - one for Jeremy and one for Moni.  As you all know Jeremy's beard is pretty coarse so he'll need a heavy duty razor.  If you can provide one or both, please contact Jennifer at jparker026@comcast.net.

Please pray for encouragement

So far, so good.  Moni is staying encouraged.  Jeremy has a very tough road ahead of him on many levels.  Right now he really wants to get out of the hospital and we are hoping that is motivating him towards his physical therapy.  However, it will easily be discouraging and he needs to stay positive and hopeful so that he stays motivated.

Pictures of the car

Today we found the car at the third impound lot that we visited.  Our initial reaction was shock.  It's so hard to believe that Jeremy and Moni lived!  The car has got to be 2 feet shorter, but due to the crumple points none of the engine compartment came into the passenger compartment.  We also saw the other vehicle which was next to theirs in the lot.  From what we've heard, the other driver's face bent the steering wheel.  Judging by the looks of the steering wheel, he hit it very hard.  The other amazing thing is that Jeremy's brake pedal is all the way down.  It's a testimony to the effort he made to stop the car.  I've never seen a brake pedal to the floor like that!

A few pictures are posted here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150175259302237.298337.651677236&l=1e713b0999
(You should be able to click the link without signing into Facebook)

The Parkers need a laptop

One thing I've learned (Jeremy's sister, here) is that people want to meet the needs of others, so here is a specific need for the Parker family.  Their desktop computer died a while back and their laptop has some issues, including a screen that only works periodically.  If anyone can provide a laptop with Office on it, that would be a huge blessing!  We can get all their files transferred from their old one, but a reliable laptop would be an amazing blessing to them.  If you are capable of providing this tremendous blessing, please email Jeremy's sister, Jennifer Hill, at jparker026@comcast.net

Jeremy is getting out of ICU!

He is unhooked from everything and being transported to a regular room.  He will be able to have visitors, but will need to limit his activity level.  More to come ...

Details as of May 18th

Jeremy's blood pressure is doing much better.  I (sister Jennifer) stopped by this morning and his BP was 157/92 which may seem high still but was so much lower than last night!  His speech is slow and slurred, but his personality is fully in tact.  They sat him up yesterday and today which is quite brutal for him.  They also unwrapped his elbow and started physical therapy.  He knows that all the physical therapy needed is going to be a long and painful road, but he is committed to going for it.

Moni had an eventful day.  We tried getting to the orthopedic surgeon but we were late and they turned us away so we are looking for another option closer to where she is at.  After that we went to the impound lot and collected their personal effects.  It was so amazing to see that car and to see what they walked away from!  It was horrifying!  We haven't been able to find Jeremy's iPhone but we did find Lucy's blanket, doll and flipflops so she will be particularly happy!  Moni was a real trooper today.  We found some creative was to transport her more comfortably.  Also, today she ate more normally which was really encouraging. 

The girls are in Enumclaw for the day so that Shelby can be at school and Lucy can have some play time at home.  They are both doing really well!  Please continue to pray for Jeremy's and Moni's pain levels as they recover and for all the business, financial and legal stuff to go smoothly.

High Blood Pressure

Please continue to pray for Jeremy.  His blood pressure is climbing and there is only so much medication they can give him because he is no longer sedated.