December 20, 2004

Subject: Matt's update


Dear family and friends,

Natalie recently wrote a detailed update, but it was lost before she could send it. She will try again on Wednesday. She only has email access every other day. I talk to either her or Mark by phone every day. She asked me tonight to tell each of you that they read every email to Matt, and they are much appreciated. She is sorry they cannot respond to each one individually.

Matt is continuing to improve and was moved out of ICU last night. That is an amazement to many in the hospital because it's not unusual for some to stay in there for months. It is a testimony to God's power and faithfulness to answer prayer. She has asked especially that we pray for his limbs to recover miraculously. He still cannot move the right arm or leg. We thank each of you for your faithfulness to continued prayer. Please don't stop.

Love in Him Who first loved us,

Bonnie