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This morning's update from Terri Stanton:

Monday, June 14, 2010 8:50 AM, CDT

Just a very quick update to let you know the doctors have decided to take Joseph out of the drug-induced coma. His nurse last night and his daddy are not so sure this is the best idea. Rob finally got a decent night sleep at home but is on his way back up to the hospital to discuss with the doctors. Joseph has done very well over the weekend on the pentabarbatol but he can't be on it much longer. I asked when they would attempt the trach and feeding tube but there is no plan for that yet. Evidentially he has to be able to lay completely flat in order to make the incision above his sternum to insert the tube. Joseph's always been resting in an inclined position as it helps tremendously with his brain pressure.

So, our dear prayer warriors, we ask once again for your fervent prayers that the doctors have listened to Godly wisdom in order to make this decision to pull Joseph off the pentabarbatol. Regardless, we need to ask our Father in heaven and all the angels and saints to pray to the Lord our God for Him to hold Joseph in the palm of His hand while the drugs wear off keeping his brain calm and stable. If in fact we are able to keep Joseph stable and a neuological assessment is able to be conducted in a few days, pray that we will be privileged to be witness to the biggest miracle we've seen yet that the LORD has healed Joseph's brain and brain stem to complete perfection.

Thank you my precious prayer warriors for your undying love, support and prayers!

Trusting Him always,
Terri