Update on John & Joshua Leonard

It is Friday evening, August 12, and we have some updates for our faithful
praying friends out there. It has been 40 days since John was shot, and we
rejoice with all God has done during this time. Julie and I were able to
house sit for some friends from Saylorville Baptist for the week, which
allowed us to look after Jerrod, Jonna, and Jeanie. We also had Jonathas,
Josuah's friend who accompanied him from Brazil, for a couple of days.

Joshua did arrive on Tuesday afternoon and was admitted to the Iowa
Methodist Hospital for an evaluation of his medical condition. His ankle
and wrist have healed quite well, but his hip still has a ways to go. At
this time the doctors and case manager have thought it best to keep him
close to the hospital for rehabilitation. Joshua's goal is to begin Bible
College, so please pray that God would direct his steps to make this
possible. Joshua is in Powell Wing, Room 375.

Since John was moved to rehabilitation he has been exhausted from the
exercises and movement; but this is good. Their current goal is to get him
to where he can stay sitting up in a wheel chair, then get him to where he
can participate in a transfer from bed to chair. Since his left upper arm
is still broken, this does limit his rehabilitation. Also, this week he has
had to deal with a urinary infection and some painful ports that were
inserted under his right arm, which have slowed down his rehabilitation.
Please continue to pray for John's full recovery.

John is in Powell, Room 472. He & Bev are able to receive some company, but
it would be best if you called before coming, since they have a rather full
schedule with rehab. His room telephone is (515) 241-6741. The nurse
station's number is (515) 241-6741. They can still receive notes and cards
through the www.iowahealth.org under "Patients and Visitors" then "Send a
Patient Greeting". Because Doug Porter is in Brazil, any notes sent through
the www.prayforjohn.com page will not be delivered until they return.

Please continue to pray for the churches in Maceio; especially for the young
work in Coqueiro Seco, where John was when he was shot. We are still
seeking the Lord's provision for a pastor to lead that young church.

Thanks for joining this great army of prayer warriors on behalf of God's
servants, John & Bev Leonard.

Update on John Leonard

We apologize for allowing a few days to go by with no updates on John Leonard's progress. Doug and Brooke Porter are preparing for a short term Missions trip to Brazil, and we (Jim & Julie Leonard) are visiting supporting churches. But this should not in any way effect your prayers on behalf of John Leonard. Thank you for your faithfulness.

Yesterday John was moved to the rehabilitation wing of the Iowa Methodist Hospital where they will help him with exercise and occupational therapy to help him live as independently as possible in his condition. John still has some infection in his lungs, his jaws wired shut, and a tracheotomy in his throat. Other than a little movement in both upper arms, he is paralyzed from the neck down. We do praise the Lord that he is able to breath on his own and is able to speak. Please continue to pray that God would heal John's body and restore the use of his hands and legs.

John has been able to receive a limited number of friends who have encouraged him in the Lord. Yesterday he was blessed by a visit from Pastor Roger Williams and his wife from Phoenix, AZ. We would encourage any who would like to visit John to please call before coming by, as he is not always able to receive guests

Joshua, John's son who has been hospitalized in Brazil, should arrive this morning in Des Moines. He will be admitted to the same hospital where his father is for a medical evaluation of his present condition. Please pray for Joshua's healing and for God's leading in his life. For current updates on John and Joshua Leonard, please visit www.prayforjohn.com.

The church family from Saylorville Baptist has helped John and Bev find a home in Ankeny, IA, and are completely remodeling this home to fit their needs. A big thanks to Saylorville and Grandview Park Baptist Churches for lovingly providing meals for the family during this entire month.

More later. Please keep praying!

Update on John

We apologize for allowing a few days to go by with no updates on John
Leonard's progress. Doug and Brooke Porter are preparing for a short term
Missions trip to Brazil, and we (Jim & Julie Leonard) are visiting
supporting churches. But this should not in any way effect your prayers on
behalf of John Leonard. Thank you for your faithfulness.

Yesterday John was moved to the rehabilitation wing of the Iowa Methodist
Hospital where they will help him with exercise and occupational therapy to
help him live as independently as possible in his condition. John still has
some infection in his lungs, his jaws wired shut, and a tracheotomy in his
throat. Other than a little movement in both upper arms, he is paralyzed
from the neck down. We do praise the Lord that he is able to breath on his
own and is able to speak. Please continue to pray that God would heal
John's body and restore the use of his hands and legs.

John has been able to receive a limited number of friends who have
encouraged him in the Lord. Yesterday he was blessed by a visit from Pastor
Roger Williams and his wife from Phoenix, AZ. We would encourage any who
would like to visit John to please call before coming by, as he is not
always able to receive guests

Joshua, John's son who has been hospitalized in Brazil, should arrive this
morning in Des Moines. He will be admitted to the same hospital where his
father is for a medical evaluation of his present condition. Please pray
for Joshua's healing and for God's leading in his life. For current updates
on John and Joshua Leonard, please visit www.prayforjohn.com.

The church family from Saylorville Baptist has helped John and Bev find a
home in Ankeny, IA, and are completely remodeling this home to fit their
needs. A big thanks to Saylorville and Grandview Park Baptist Churches for
lovingly providing meals for the family during this entire month.

More later. Please keep praying!