Hello everyone. I'm sorry I am just now getting around to posting. Dad is still trucking right along. He has already had an hour and 30 minutes of PT this morning and went to an orientation. At orientation they just went over how rehab works and what kind of resources are available. He is resting now. They challenge him in every session here, which is good. Right now, he gets worn out easily, but he pushes himself and does everything that they ask of him to the best of his ability.
I am learning that I take many things for granted. Even things that seem routine or easy for me are difficult for some and impossible for others. My dad is learning how to stand up by himself and walk using a walker or cane. Presently, he has to have assistance with all of these things. He has to call for help to go to the restroom or clean himself up or get out of bed. Sitting in a wheelchair exhausts him. It is hard to see a person work so hard to do the things that come easy to you. It is very sad to think of all the things I take for granted!
Mom and I moved out of "our" hotel yesterday and moved into Bucky and Melody's. It is nice staying at their house, its "homey!" The only setback to staying with them is a longer drive right smack dab through the city. On the drive over, in the middle of traffic, I contemplated taking out various cars and people just for fun. Don't worry, I realize this is not the way to be, so instead of thinking about the best way for me to make MAN D 55, in her little black Lexus, suffer, I should have been thinking about how fortunate I was to be able to drive. I'll try that on the way home, but no promises. Hopefully my road rage will subside when I get back to 'good ole Dahlgren.' So today's lesson kids, is to cherish what you've got and be proud of what you can do and forget about what you don't have or can't do because someone always has it worse. I'm going to try and remember this.
Back to dad. His swallow test is at 1:00 today. We are hoping that he is able to eat real food again. He wants it so bad!!!
He has been sitting up since 7:00 this morning. He really is working hard and we are so proud of him. I'll try to post after we hear about the swallower, but in the meantime, ENJOY YOUR LUNCH!!!!
Love,
Cejae
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VISITS FROM GOD.....SCRIPTURE: AND GOD HAS VISITED HIS PEOPLE (IN ORDER TO HELP AND CARE FOR AND PROVIDE FOR THEM) LUKE 7:16AMP
ReplyDeleteEVERY PERSON HAS TIMES OF VISITATION FROM THE LORD. THESE ARE THE TIMES WHEN GOD DISTINCTLY INTERVENES IN OUR LIVES TO BRING US HELP, DIRECTION, CARE, AND PROVISION.
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WHEN YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND THIS POINT, YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE FRUSTRATED BECAUSE THINGS AREN'T HAPPENING AS FAST AS YOU'D LIKE. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT HOW THINGS WILL TURN OUT. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS STAY IN FAITH KNOWING THAT GOD IS DIRECTING YOUR STEPS. AS LONG AS WE KEEP BELIEVING OUR MARKED MOMENTS ARE ON THEIR WAY. DON'T ALLOW THE ENEMY TO STEAL YOUR JOY OR DISTRACT YOU BY GETTING YOU FOCUSED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. REMEMBER, GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE, AND HE IS LEADING YOU AND GUIDING YOU IN THE PATH OF VICTORY IN EVERY AREA OF YOUR LIFE!
I LOVED THIS AND HOPE YOU GET A BLESSING OUT OF IT, TOO. LOVE JANICE
Hey There, thanks for the update! John, you are one popular guy...I bet you didn't know how many people love you and wait to hear any news of improvement. We got a call from Barnes this morning and were told that everything is in the making for Van's surgery and that they will call this afternoon to discuss it with us. (you know doctors and hospitals...shall I believe them, or expect to hear next week??) It is almost time for your swallowing test so we are now going to prayer for you. We hope and pray you will be able to get that icky old feeding tube out soon. Let us know how it goes. Van & D
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