Regular room… sleep… reuniting with boys.

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Sean

From Mike:

Steve has been moved from ICU to a regular room in the trauma unit. I am here now listening to him snore in a peaceful quiet room… a heavenly sound. No beeps and bells from ICU adding to the delirium.

Steve is stable. He ripped his feeding tube out this morning and has been eating and drinking normally, with… assistance. The only remaining tube hooked to his body is his neck drain from surgery.

Michelle is as we speak reuniting with the boys …. all very good.

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  • Chitvillegas_ctv

    Praise God!!! Ever so gracious!!Grace and mercy abound!!!

    Chit Villegas
    door of Hope, Makati

  • Allan and Nikki Folmar

    God is good . . . all the time!

  • Rmcpha

    This is such wonderful news to read! Continued prayers for you all from me. . .

    Ruthanne McPhaden
    Seattle – UPC

  • Hornungjulie

    Steve, I think about you and your family throughout the day … You are brave beyond words and I BELIEVE that your life and your body will be healed …

  • LeighWeber

    Praying a LOT.
    Leigh Weber
    UPC

  • Roger Bartholomew

    Great news! The Lord will continue to heal Steve's body until it is completely restored and he will be a walking witness of God's amazing power to heal and restore. Have just come back from the 10.30am service at Union Church. EVERYBODY is praying for Pastor Steve and the whole family…….. Being in God's hands are the best hands you can be in. It is a privilege to pray for and intercede for someone. Thank you for giving us that privilege.

    Roger & Helen Bartholomew – UCM, Makati

  • Ginia Brocka

    Wonderful news. Sharing with Pastor Steve and Michelle words from our anthem at UCM today. I am certain the congregation held the Ruetschle family in their prayers this morning.

    A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord,
    He taketh my burden away,
    He holdeth me up and I shall not be moved,
    He giveth me strength as my day.

  • Rebeccalwin

    Praise God for that wonderful news! I am so thankful Pastor Steve is able to eat and drink. I've been praying for that. I'm a dietitian and I've been praying for Steve's nutrition as it so affects his body's ability to heal. I'm so glad he can eat on his own. I can just see him “un-slinking” the feeding tube out of his nose- what a relief that must have been! (not the actual process though!) That is just one sign of his determination. Praise God!

    Rebecca Lwin
    UCM

  • Bsacook

    Blessed news this morning…..his angels continue to shepard others to strengthen the platinum and prepare his young children to reunite with their father of courage……..

  • Jorie musni

    “For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep” Yes as the psalmist said it, that sleep is God's gift to Steve. We pray, Michelle that you get it, too. The week before was a big uphill climb for all of us,too. As we read each day, each email you send, each update that Sean sends, and so with Mike, we are taking each, one step at a time (with prayer and lots of love). And with each step comes God's grace and mercy, each step comes God's help and healing. If we are trying to look at God's purpose behind all this–one of them is that tremendous strength of faith that you have shown us, Michelle. It is a true blessing for all of us….
    Lots of love and prayers,
    Sam & Jorie+ Caleb

  • Claire Skeggs

    Pastor Steve, you're a winner! It's because the Winner of ALL is with you! And you're lifting us all! We continue praying for you! Andrew & Claire Skeggs

  • Ima_morales

    Our God is really amazing and it is proven on the progress of Pastor Steve's recovery. Praise His wonderful works!

    In continued prayers with thanksgiving,
    Ima and Jesse Morales (UCM Worshippers)

  • Darrenlgustafson

    Praise God for that.

  • Jeri

    God's mercies are new every morning! Great is his faithfulness! We eagerly follow the reports of the new mercies that he is pouring out. The prayers abound and continue.

    Jeri and Sara

  • Ragamuffingirl

    absolutely wonderful news!…singing God's praises over His care and His healing.

  • Julie Cruz

    Amazingly good news indeed! God is Almighty! He is working wonders only He can do. Our prayers are being answered! Praise be to God!

  • Craig Sutherland

    Mike, it was wonderful to be able to visit, see Steve, Michelle and yourself as you cared for Steve. We were uplifted to hear Steve respond to our being beside him and his asking us to pray with and for him and to feel the strength in his hand as I held it. Despite his pain he was focused and I trust that the few moments we had made him aware of how many others would love to be there also to make their love and concern tangible. We also saw the reality of the journey ahead as he heals and rehabs. The miracle has begun but we pray for the God to encourage you and sustain you all each hour and day as you minister to Steve in the process ahead. The Lord be your strength.
    Craig and Margaret Sutherland and family