Today God gave this to me to share with Steve:
The story is about Paul and his time of discouragement in Macedonia - 2 Corinthians 1: 8 - 11. I thought this was fitting for Mr. Steve and what God is allowing him to go through right now.
"We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Indeed, in our hearts we felt like the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many."
This passage is so Mr. Steve and us right now!! He is really tired of the daily horrible pain in this head. Today he was teasing about getting the gun and "shoot me now". He was teasing because he did the same thing with his "bad" foot.
His head hurts most of the day. Not only is it frustrating but can be scary. I have asked for Tylenol around the clock so there is no down time. However, yesterday and today around 1:30pm the pressure really got bad. He needs cool rags and he rubs his head constantly (until I tell him to stop). I asked for him to get a percaset again today. I really didn't want to - but the pain was the same time and intense so maybe there is a pattern. Once the medicine sets in he sleeps and the pain is relieved. He is also allowed to have it tomorrow and Monday. He said the pain today was not a bad as yesterday so maybe it is getting better.
One of the blessings of today was that Steve and I enjoyed about 45 minutes of continuous conversation. We interacted well and he was able to answer my questions correctly and ask questions himself. He did have his eyes open for a good amount of the time as well. We have set our HOPE that God will deliver us from this peril because YOU ALL are praying continually for us! Then WE ALL will give thanks for all that God has done for us cuz really it is all about HIM not us!!
Enjoy your time of worship tomorrow!
Mr. Steve and company!
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His progress sounds amazing to me! 45 minutes of conversation is incredible!!! I'm so thankful you had that precious time today.
Such an awesome verse of Scripture Janice. Are prayers are with you all and we look forward to seeing the glory God will reveal through this trial. Love, Donna & Greg Gontowski
Benjamin asked for the front of a bus or truck instead of a gun (kidding of course). The pain and helplessness in ourselves to make it through does certainly throw us completely on the strength and mercy of God. He is so faithful when we are weak - we've seen and tasted it. Love and prayers - linda
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