A time to rest

Dad is sleeping now...I put the phillies game on for him before I left...

Mom and I both had a great time at church today...lunch...and then off to see Dad.

He's really being cared for very nicely at McGee:) We are really happy with how things are going except Dad's left shoulder:(

Dad's left shoulder is dislocated and has been for a while now. He complains a lot about it hurting, and there's really nothing we can do to help. Tomorrow he will have an x-ray done to see how things are going on his hips as well as his shoulder. The doctors will take the appropriate steps once they see how things are going.

I asked dad about his vision tonight; and he said that he sees me; but I'm a little blurry. So hopefully that means that his sight is getting better.

But the BIG EXCITING news is that on Tuesday the trach comes out!:) (hopefully)...things can always change but its exciting to think that he's almost there!!! He was 'capped' last night for the first time; which means that he was forced to sleep using his mouth and nose...this causes snoring so I wonder if his roommate, Andrew, gets any sleep;)

Before I left I prayed with dad as I always do...and during prayer he interrupted a couple times to thank the Lord for putting us through this whole situation. He also thanked God over and over the wonderful wife he has been given! He LOVES his wife...and his kids;) Dad has definitely improved mentally in the last couple days...and its really nice to hear how he tells everyone in the hospital that he's a 'miracle man'.

I read Philippians 4 before I left and Dad was glad I did. I'd encourage you to read it and take some of the verses that speak to you and put them on index cards to remind you of them throughout the day.

Until we meet again...rejoice in the Lord always...