Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Day 7-November 4

Update-11:30 p.m.

Honestly, my heart is crying out for my little girl. It has been a rough bout tonight emotionally for Jalin and all of our family. Mrs. Lori has been strong but somewhat helpless herself. Jalin has awaken from the trauma that she has had to undergo. Everytime we go see her she gets real emotional and upset crying out to us for help. She is seemingly so scared and lonely. The doctors say the trend is quite normal. I know God is with us and with Jalin and so are all of you. I have been through many trials before in my life and seen a lot being in the Ministry, but this one has crushed my spirit. I have preached many times and even shared with Jalin "How can we really help somebody unless we have been through the fire ourselves". Now we await with great expectation! We know the "Greatness of God!" I love you and thank you for loving Jalin. I am forever grateful for you!

I love you- Thank You for all you have done.
Pastor Darryl

Hi everyone,
Jalin's surgery yesterday was a shining success. Thank you Lord! God bless Dr. Rena Stewart! Her post op was great! After surgery when we saw her, she looked radiant! The peace and favor of God was all over her. To see her in that horrible traction from the last three days was undescribable. I told everyone, "Our God is so Great!" We are very encouraged.
Granny, Dino, Sherry, and Brady had to go home, but they didn't want to. Jalin had a huge number of visitors this day--60 or so. Can you believe it? She is loved beyond measure!
At the last visiting time at 8:30 Jalin had a new lung tube to draw off the excess fluid. That really deflated us, but they told us it was ok. She just has a lot of fluid build up from the trauma. This helped her blood pressure and heart rate to come down. Through the night she did fine.
Jessica and I watched the video from church Friday night. It was awesome what the Lord did! I can't wait to show Jalin.
Today is Tuesday. This morning Jalin's condition was the same. She looked good and was alert. She even shook her head, "no" when Darryl asked her to play the piano. She thought he meant right now. Our last visit was kind of nervy because Jalin's temp was 102 and her heart was racing faster. The doctor said it was most likely pain and anxiety from her trying to wake up. Please pour your heart out to God again tonight on her behalf. Thank you! I love yall!

Lori Jones

39 comments:

  1. How Awesome !! I know that it a great releif for the family to see the improvements. Everyday is going to be a little brighter and we will continue to pray for all of you. Mrs. Lori it is good to know that you are o.k. and your 7B class misses you so much and is praying for a speedy recovery for Jalin.
    How Great our God really is!!
    Blessings to your whole family,
    Myron, Kimatha, Justin, Melissa, and Ashley

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  2. Hey Mrs. Lori
    Wanted you to know that we are praying for Jalin. And I LOVE HER SO MUCH. I am coming back up as soon as I can.Love ya'll.
    Love,
    Cody

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  3. I just read your report from surgery.God is so good!!!!!!!!. There is no doubt that you will comme thru. We are praying for you and your family. You are so beautiful. Love to all
    The Pinkertons

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  4. Jones Family,
    I think about your family and Jalin everyday and pray that all is going well. I know she is in God's hands and I pray that He will continue to give y'all strength and peace through her journey. I was glad to hear her surgery went good and all glory is given to God. Remember y'all have people everywhere praying for Jalin and your family! I wish her the best!

    Brooklyn Herren

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  5. Jalin we are praying for you and your family. I know we are serving a God that can heal you completely and make you whole again. Luke 1:37 is my favorite scripture: For with God nothing shall be impossibe. This verse has helped me so many times in my life. We give God all the praise and glory for all the miracles that has happened! What a testimony you have. Praise God!!Danny and Sandra Harris

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  6. Jalin,
    We heard what happened and we're praying for you
    daily. Brianna often talks about the "Harvester"
    days. It seems like forever ago! We moved to Bowdon this fall and we love it! We almost made it to Alabama! =) We'll continue to pray and you continue to trust the Lord!
    Our e-mail address is BraggFamily4@gmail.com
    Love, Ronnie, Jen, Brianna, and Blair Bragg

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  7. Praise God!!! I got teared up just reading this. I keep coming back to this blog several times a day just to see how she has progressed. Thank you Lori for creating this for Jalin.
    I can't wait till she is in a normal room so she can have visitors. We will be there! Along with tons of others for sure. She is loved by soo many and touched by so many. She has such a story to tell the world!! She is truly blessed beyond belief.
    If you need anything....anything at all please let me know.
    Love yall
    Josh, Stacey & MaKenzie Alexander

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  8. Mrs. Lori,
    I just wanted to tell you I love you and your family. I have faith in the Lord to heal your hearts and heal Jalin day by day. The Lord is too powerful for our imagination. I can't imagine what it is like to be in your shoes as of right now. I can't wait to see Jalin! I was really not liking Ranburne,Alabama but let me tell you something... what happened October the 29th helped this little town out! I felt like everyone was fighting and things were crazy... then all this happened and to see the kids at the hospital all come together and just hold one another.. It astonished me into a million little pieces!! You know I take a lot of stuff for granted ...like living in Ranburne but honestly we do love each other. We may seem like we hate each other sometimes and we may not see eye to eye on a lot of things.. or even go seperate ways.. everyone pulls together and that's what I love so much! It hurt me so bad to hear about Jalin. You know how stories get turned around so much, I just got to Tanner as quick as I could. I know I'm just rambling..but really if any of you need ANYTHING in the world just please tell me. I love y'all and I'm praying for y'all. Oh and my preacher.. Brother Ken Bowman told me to tell you that Liberty Baptist was praying for you all!
    Once again.. I love you all!!
    Crystal Waddle

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  9. You get right with God, and claim his promises and he will, and did deliver. The promises claimed were to put this in His hands and he will take care of it, and He is. The other was "Ask and you will receive" so ask for Jalin's health to be restored to new and look at the news we have received already. Put this in His hands and do not take it back. See the wonderful work of God throughout this whole journey. Jalin, you are going to be OK because this is in God's hands.

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  10. I have been Praying for you Jalin. Thinking of you and what your going through made me think of how blessed it is to be one of Gods Kids. He can do amazing things. Some ask How do you know he can do amazing things, well for one, Look at what he is doing for you, we cant beat that. Im so happy that we can say we are one of Gods Children. I thank him for what he is doing for you, some people just dont realize how good they they think they have it, but without God, they have nothing. When Crystal called and told me that there was a wreck on 46, i left school then, because being in the fire department i thought it was our coverage area, well come to find out our department was directing traffic but once i go there and found out that it was yall that had the wreck i said a prayer for you, but i know as well as you do my prayer was one of MANY said at that time. Jalin you have got so many friends and so many people praying for you, so you dont need to worry about anything, God is got you in his care right now and He will Heal you, So keep Praying and everything will be ok. Please trust Him, it may take a while but He is going to kick the Devils tail and you will be just fine. I will continue to Pray for a Quick/ full recovery and hope to see you soon.
    Mrs. Jones, I am Praying for You and Darryl also, I pray that God comforts you and gives you anything that you may ask for and i know he will Grant you the Prayer for Jalin to have a Quick and Full recovery, all we have to do is trust Him and He will take care of all. If yall need anything just let me know.
    256-591-7800
    Love You All,
    Patrick Nolen

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  11. Jalin...hey girl....just wanted to tell you i love you.......i know you will come out of this stronger than ever and will have a powerful testimony..... I Love You JJ!!
    Love always
    amie

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  12. Good Morning. I hope you guys are holding up well. Wanted to tell you that we love you and continue to pray. See you soon

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  13. Dear Jones family,
    As I sit here reading the comments being posted, with tears flowing, I am in awe...awe at what the Lord is doing in and through you...the healing that is taking place not only in Jalin's body, but our church body, and even our community. Sometimes it takes painful situations to help us see clearly and to refocus our attention on the important things in life. It may be a long road ahead but just know you are surrounded by friends and family that love you and holding you up in prayer. Stand firm in your callings, believing in the promise that you won't have to endure more than you can handle and that in a little while, God's mercy and grace will come shining through. Character is built through trials and perseverance brings joy. It won't be long until all this is a memory and a testimony of God's amazing love.

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  14. Good Morning Jones Family

    We just wanted you to know that we are thinking about you and Love you very much. We can't wait to see you. God is still in control. Jalin you have touched so many lives through this. Continue to be strong and trust in the Lord.

    Timmy, Tracie and Kayla

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  15. This morning as I arose and learned of our next President, I realized this world is changing. I asked God to be w/ us during these changing times. I thought of Jalin and when she fully wakes up and realizes the changes in her body and life. I thought of her family and the changes they are going thru now as "normal" life has shut down and they are totally focused on Jalin and her recovery. It only takes a moment for change to occur; we must be ready!! I'm so thankful Jalin was ready - I anticipate her testimony, I'm thankful she has godly parents and a strong church and community to lift her up in prayer. I'm so thankful for many of God's blessings today; no matter what our nation's situation is or our personal lives, God is in control! I expect Jalin's realization of this event will be one of her most difficult recoveries. I pray right now that God give you comfort Jalin as all is revealed to you, that you are able to find peace and that love restores you. I pray that today will bring healing for you Jalin, physically and spiritually. We love you!! We look forward to the day when you are able to share God's message with us! Lisa K

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  16. Darryl, Lori, Jordan and Jalin...We just wanted to tell you ALL that we love you so much. I know that a tragedy like this is hard on the entire family, and I have been truly praying for all of you. Jalin has always been very special to our family and God is going to use this for HIS glory. What an awesome testimony she is going to have. Just hang in there and lean on the Lord for your strength and he will give it to you. We love you all!!!!

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  17. Jalin, Bro. Darryl, Sis Lori, Jordon and Jessica,
    Still praying for you guys, hang in there. God is in control and will bring you through this. He is such an awesome God! We love you guys and hope to see you soon.But if we don't just know there is not a day, minute or hour that goes by that your name is not sent up in prayer.

    Love,
    The Norton's

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  18. Good Morning Ya'll,
    Just wanted to let ya'll know that I am praying for you.. And I love Ya'll very much.. Love ya'll Brittany

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  19. Good Morning Jones Family

    We justed you to know that we are praying for you day and night. We love you all very much but know a God who loves you even more. I know that it is hard to remain strong at all times, but know that you are being lifted up in prayer throughout the day!We know what God can and will do!!!
    We all love you,
    Kevin,Jennifer,Brooklyn and Hannah Turner
    Jimmy and Pat Ward

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  20. Jalin, Bro. Darryl, Ms.Jones, and Jordon:
    I just wanted to let yall know that I am praying for yall each and everyday! I know that it has to be hard for yall, but I know that God will pull yall through the tough times! YES! Our GOD is GREAT! For God so Loved the World that HE gave his only Begotten SON, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have EVERLASTING LIFE! - John 3:16
    I will constantly keep praying for each and everyone of yall! Love always! Victoria Williamson

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  21. Hello I just wanted to say that we love you and we know through God you will be back to normal and living a great testmony Jalin. God has made you a light to so very many people. You are in our prayers and you will be home before you know it playing and singing once agian with us. Love, The Martin and Zellner Family

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  22. Hey Mrs. Jones

    I just wanted to drop by and let you know that all of us here at RHS are praying for Jalin and your family. I will be sending some cards to you soon that your 7C class insisted on making--they miss you tremendously.

    Please let us know if you need anything at all. We continually keep Jalin in our hearts and prayers.

    We love you all
    Amy Salmon and 7C

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  23. We are praying for you all. We miss you a lot! Keep up your spirits and try to get some rest. With all my love....Lori Morrow

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  24. Jalin,Mrs. Lori, Bro. Darryl and Jordon,
    We are praying for you night and day!! We love you and know a God who loves you even more.I know it hard to remain strong at all times but know that you are being lifted up in prayer throughout the day.We know what God can and WILL do!
    We all love you,
    Kevin, Jennifer, Brooklyn and Hannah Turner
    Jimmy and Pat Ward

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  25. Hello Jones family,

    I know you probably don't know me, but my name is Misty Owen, and I teach seventh grade English at Cleburne County Middle School. I'm good friends with Emily Robertson's family and Megan Robinson's family. Even though I don't know your beautiful daughter personally, I've been keeping up with her through your blog and through Emily. See, last July, I watched my son fight for his life for over two months in the NICU at UAB because he was born 2 1/2 months early, so my heart not only cries out for your beautiful daughter but also for the both of you. It is so amazing to hear of the incredible miracles God is doing in your daughter! Each night as I pray over my son, I always lift up your daughter too. You are the parents of another of God's miracles. I pray you find peace in the arms of Jesus throughout this time. I can't wait to hear of all the great reports and see you guys make it back to Cleburne County soon!

    Misty Owen
    Beth-El AOG Heflin, AL

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  26. DEAR JONES FAMILY,
    OUR HEARTS ARE BURDENED FOR JALIN AND YOUR FAMILY, BUT JUST KNOW, THAT WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU. "BE STILL AND KNOW THAT HE IS THE LORD" AND HE IS FOREVER NEAR. WE CAME TO YOUR CHURCH WITH SECOND COMING MINISTRIES AND WILL NEVER FORGET THE LOVE AND THE SPIRIT THAT WE FELT THERE. TRULY A BLESSING TO US. MAY THE LORD CONTINUE TO BE YOUR STRENGTH AND FORTRESS.

    THE CASWELL FAMILY

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  27. its good to know that jalin will be ok.I know how she feels i've been in her position tubes all round me cant feel anything for all the meds they put you on.I am always here for you jalin if you ever need to talk God always works in weird ways but he also works through his children jalin is strong body mind and spirit. Mr.& Mrs. Jones ya'll are just as strong mind and spirit i love yall and i will keep ya'll in my prayers

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  28. Man, I'm in awe. You just don't think it will happen to someone you know or even of course someone my own daughters age. You sound like you are a strong girl in spirit, in our awesome Lord God, and in mind. God is using you in a mighty way now and even later. I've been reading and crying and praying. Our hearts in prayer pour out to God for you (Jalin) and the family. We love you.
    Brian and Sherry Macdonald

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  29. Jalin, Pastor Darryl, Lori, Jordan & Jessica,
    We have been praying for you everyday. We know God is with you all and that He has everything under control. We love you all very much and can't wait to see Jalin!
    Love,
    Chrissy & Clay!

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  30. Hey Jalin,
    Its nikki from prays mill idk if you will remember me, but im praying for you everyday i no you will make it through this.I hope i will get to see you soon its been a long, long, time since weve seen each other but i hope that all your other surgerys will go well!!! Make sure you come visit prays mill okay i love you and i will be praying i know you will make it through.
    Love,
    Nikki

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  31. we Love You Jalin
    May God Be With You On This Journey. We love you
    Pastor Darryl,Lori,Jordon,Jessica
    our heart is with you at this time of need
    may God give you strength to carry on.
    We are praying for Jalins lungs
    we love you all,Pam Clifton,Joyce Whaley,Genia Lambert/blondy

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  32. Pastor Darryl, Lori, and Jalin,
    I am so proud that I have a way to let you guys know that I am thinking of you and praying for you each day. I am so proud that Jalin's recovery is going so well. I know it will be a long hard road, but GOD has brought her so far and he will see her and your family through the rest of the recovery process. If there is anything I can do for you all please just let me know. I will be happy to take care fo anything around the house just please call. LOVE YOU ALL, Amy Young

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  33. Just want to let you all know that we are still thinking of you each and every day. I check this blog quite frequently throughout the day to see how Jalin's doing. Also, I appreciate the email updates too. I know that God is listening to all prayers that are offered up on your family's behalf. Jalin, know that God is right there with you every step of the way. I know you have the strength, faith, and courage to fight this 100%. You are not alone in this fight. You have MANY people praying for you, but most importantly you have God on your side. We love you! Stay Strong!!!!

    Christie Rainey and Family

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  34. Darryl, Lori, Jordan, and Jalin,
    I have been keeping up with your blog on a daily basis and I am so touched by all that has happened and what God has done already through Jalin and your family. As a parent one of the hardest things is to feel helpless, I 've been there myself so I can share in the way you feel. The road ahead may be long and sometimes overwhelming but GOD will prevail and will keep you close during the hard times. It's not the storms that we go through but how we handle those storms that really matters. I pray that God will give all of you the physical and spiritual strength that only HE can provide. Jalin is already a Miracle and I believe many more will come from this trial. We all know that prayer is life changing and God is in control of this situation. We love all of you.

    Sandy Wilson

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  35. The Jones Family,
    We are thinking of you! I say a prayer for you guys everyday. I am so happy that she is improving. We love you all and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

    Love,

    Jill and The Baswell Family

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  36. The Jones Family,
    We are thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers. We are glad that Jalin is improving. We love you all.

    Love,
    Jill and The Baswell Family

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  37. just wanted to let the family know we pray every night for Jalin and Bro.Darryl and Lori. I have come to know them by the Friday morning breakfast at Ranburne Baptist I was there last year when I heard Jalin's beautiful angel voice sing. There has already been a miracle in her, and the glory of God will shine in all of this Bro. Darryl our pastor's son was in a wreck several year's ago and by God's grace he is alve and well today and serving God. I know you are physically, and spiritually tired and worn but know you have a big family in Ranburne Al. that is praying and lifting you up. We Love ya'll and we are praying.
    Cindy and Chris Moore Verdon Chapel Baptist Church

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  38. hey j,
    i want you to know that i am praying for you. i redeicated thursday at school. everyone is praying for you and we all love you. mary ayers and sandy said they love you and they are praying for you
    love always,
    SheAnna Skinner

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  39. "Jones Family"
    To God be the glory for the miracles we have seen thus far. Our Heavenly Father knows exactly what you're going through. He knows how physically and mentally exhausted you are. God says, "Hold on my child, I have not left you. I am by your side."
    God sends us ministering angels. Look for yours today.
    We are daily lifting Jalin and your family up in prayer. Prayer changes things!
    Your neighbors, Donald & Debbie Anglin

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