Bryan had a really good sleep last night. When he woke up this morning, one of the first things out of his mouth was, "that was the best sleep I've had at the hospital ". So that was a good start to his day. His pain again was off and on. It was pretty intense around lunchtime and then again after dinner.
Michelle showed Bryan some of the blog posts today and he read some of the comments that have been left. He was a little emotional when reading it all - it's so overwhelming for him to realize how many people have been thinking about him and praying for him over the past two weeks. Thank you so much for the love and support you've shown to Bryan and his family. Please continue to pray.
Bryan was able to go for a few walks again today. He didn't seem to be as short of breath with that today. In true Bryan fashion, he says "hi" to everyone as he walks. He recognized different nurses and other medical staff that he's met over the past two weeks. They all remember him and love him and are happy to see him up and walking around. He has definitely made a lot of new friends and he always makes a huge effort to remember their names - which of course makes everyone smile. It's great to see him walking around and sitting up in his chair instead of being confined to his bed all the time. Every day we see more and more signs of the old Bryan coming through.
He's come a long way and we're thankful to God for the healing in his life.
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- This blog was created so that family and friends of Bryan can follow along on his journey to recovery. We will keep you up to date on his progress and give you specifics to pray for.
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18 Response to Monday Update
Welcome back to "the old Bryan". Let's hope things continue to improve daily...baby steps Bryan.
You are constantly in our prayers.
With love,
Jon and Nadine
This news makes a great start to my day. I am thankful to hear of this progress for Bryan...and it puts a smile on my face too to hear of the friends Bryan is making and charisma he has to make the people around him smile. This is no surprise, as this is one of the many, many reasons so many people love him!
Sending my love to Bryan and to all of the family,
Sherri Cowan (Ellis)
We are so thankful that Bryan had a better day yesterday. We are continually praying for all of you, with all the different needs your family has.
James and Janet, Meghan,Colin and Brett
I get up every morning and the first thing I do is turn on the computer to see how you are doing Bryan; it has become my morning ritual. And everytime I read your blog journey, I have tears running down my eyes (you are turning me into a 'big suck' Bryan). I didn't want to tell you this because I wanted to be uplifting, yet I still wanted you to know how much you pull on my heart strings. Since I've met you, you've been like a brother to me (you remind me a bit of the spunk that my little brother had). I am praying for you all the time and for Michelle, your children, and your family. I can't wait for the day when you will sit around and share your experiences with us all. I know that God has a plan for you and I will faithfully pray that He will reveal it to us soon. I love you like a brother Bryan (there, I said it) and I can't wait for you to bug me again. I miss you!
We will continue to pray that God will give you the daily strength and comfort you need to get through each day and we will continue to pray for your family that you will all be reunited very soon. My kids are still praying for you every day Bryan, and Ryan brings all his prayer requests to school.
♥ Trish
Praise the Lord. We are so happy about the good news. That said, we continue to pray for progress and God's provision for your every need. Michelle, you and the children are an inspiration to all of us. May God bless you and strengthen you in a special way on this journey as well.
Lizette
Yay! We'll take THAT good news! Keep it up, Bryan. Hang in there, Michelle and may God give you both strength today.
Love, Heather
We are so excited for you Bryan!! You & Michelle are constantly in our minds and prayers! May God continue to strengthen you!
Miss you can't wait to see you both!
Karen thank you for all the updates! You are a fantastic sister!!
Mike and Leanne
Hey Bryan!
I wanted to let you know that out here in St. Catharines, we're praying for your full recovery!
We're also praying for strength and endurance for Michelle and your kids who must be really missing their Daddy!
Praying for every step of your journey,
Duane & Andrea Vanderlaan (Joshua, Owen, and Abby too!)
hey brian michelle & family. just checked the blog seems like you are doing pretty well keep smiling buddy.i think arny wants you to play soccer with him this year so get well soon.
gerald jagt
Great news for today! We hope and pray that the positive news keeps coming...you have turned the corner...
The rest of the family is in our prayers as you need strength for each new day. B & B Vanderstelt
Bryan - what comes immediately to my mind is that I believe God is using you as His hands and feet to others in the hospital...
We continue to uphold you in our prayers!
I hope you have another good day today.
Love Kris
Bryan and Michelle
We are thankful to God with you for signs of improvement. Know that you are continually in our thoughts and prayers.
May God continue to watch over you and your beautiful children - and we pray you will be reunited soon!
Liz, Steve, Erica and Emma
Bryan
So glad too see that you a making steady progress!
You are in our thoughts and hearts daily.
Get well soon bud.
Roger & Linda Marion
Bryan & Michelle,
We are so happy that there are more signs of improvement and that Bryan had a good sleep!
You are both in our prayers daily.
Hope you have an even better day today!
Love you both,
Kristen & Jason
Dear Bryan & Michelle,
We praise the Lord for the healing that has taken place and we continue to hold your whole family in our prayers. We shall continue to pray for complete healing.
Blessings,
Andy, Cathy & Robbie.
Praise God for sleep!!
Bryan - So glad that your days are getting better and better. We haven't connected in a long time, but I can just picture your smile as you say hi to those who pass in the halls.
Michelle - praying that you also continue to get rest so you can keep being a great wife and mom.
Praying for continued strength for both of you!!
Pete and Teresa Wunsche
Yeah Bryan!!
That is awesome news,the walking,talking and good sleep you had!we continue to lift you up before our Father in heaven,that He may grant you full recovery and that trough this all lots of people may know that you trusted God all the way.
We miss you stopping in after work at this time of the year for a chat and a few jokes,but Hein is compiling them in his head and will be ready when you feel up to it, to share them with you :)
Take care of yourself Bryan one step at the time!! and Michelle :hang in there girl!! Hugs for the big sis Brianna,big brother Zachary,little sis Cassandra and baby Samantha xoxo
We continue to keep you both in our thoughts and prayers. Happy to hear the progress that you are making!!!
Lots of love,
Lisa, Paul and AJ
xoxo
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