My how time has flown by - NOT! It is now fall and I don't even remember summer except for the one evening at Ocean City. New Jersey - of course!! Sorry Judy. Kimberly spent the evening with her dad so I will let her finish out the blog for this evening.
This has been an interesting adventure. We can all see how God directed us EACH inch of the way. We have all grown sooooo close to the Lord because HE was the only one to bring us comfort and wisdom during this time. Steve continues to CRY out to the Lord for help during this time. He REALLY wants this over however, his need to depend on the Lord totally is not up yet. But then again - is there a time that we should stop depending on the Lord TOTALLY?
We get going along in life living each day and do we totally depend on the Lord? Just a thought there.
Four more nights away from home and then the responsibility for his physical care falls on us. That could be good or bad. I know we will be able to attend to his needs a whole lot better than he is experiencing now. This morning I was beginning to get concerned about this very thing. Kimberly and I will do some training to do his food tube because he will be getting this in the evening. I was listening to Greg Laurie this am and he was talking about when you have to do something that you are anxious about - the more you do it the easier it gets. See God was letting me know that I don't need to be anxious because the more I do the feeding tube the easier it will become for me to do. Thank you Lord for the encouragement that we can do this.
Tomorrow the expansion of the interior doorways begins. Dirt - dirt everywhere. Oh well - that is progress. Pray that it goes well and quickly.
Also pray for Kimberly and I as we look for a vehicle. We don't have a car that will seat Steve comfortably and take his wheelchair. Mr. Steve's black van has 192,000 miles on it and Kevin just took it to Ohio for his second vehicle until it dies. God has always provided a FANTASTIC automobile. The silver bullet with 180,000 miles and the Bat mobile with 192,000. I KNOW He will provide another one I'm sure.
Dad is doing good. He left a message on Kevin's phone telling him that he is glad Kevin just got his new job, and was hoping that he had a good first day of work. We watched the Phillies game together; then I got him dressed for bed. When I left he was in good spirits, so its nice to know he was resting comfortably when I left him.
Thank you for your continued prayer support...but the hard part is just about to begin...so pray for us as we will be solely responsible for his care starting Saturday.
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ok- i care for people like this very frequently- would ANY of you PLEASE catch me if you EVER need it!! my cell- 609-304-9413
seriously- those pumps for the tube feedings can just freak out sometimes or you may get stuck figuring out how to clean/walk/etc. or you may need to know if something is normal or not! please call me- i'm up late at night and get up early in the am- i wish i could be closer to give you a hand a few nights! please call me, i think about your family daily, esp. at work when i see families try to take care of their loved ones, i see you in all the wives/daughters all night. Love you guys, Emily Carleton
Hi Janice and Kim,
If you have any questions on the tube feedings, H20 Flushes, and residual checks, and care of the insertion site please don't hesitate to call me. We will certainly pray for you both, as you assume the physical care of Mr. Steve. Love, Marcy Kerr
I don't really know anything about a feeding tube but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night:)) Just thought I would bring a little humor. I will continue to pray for wisdom and strength over the next few weeks. Be blessed.
Love the Regina's
Janice, you and Kimberly can do this. I had the responsibility for my mom and my mother-in-law, who both had feeding tubes. It does get easier and can be scarey at first but you too can do it. The Lord will continue, as He has, to guide you in everything (even the little stuff). Praying for you all and expect great things by the end of the week. Zach and I specifically pray for Steve's night terrors each night before we go to bed. We know how they can be. Love to all,
Jan for all the Weltes
There must be someone on your massive prayer/communication network that is involved in the auto industry whom God will use to get you just the right vehicle. And God is big enough for it to be donated. I think everyone should be praying for that. It's happened for others. No reason it couldn't happen for you. God just has to nudge the right heart. :)
Hugs,
Julie
Mr. Steve,
This is Jim Kennedy and I have been praying for you. I don't think I was praying loud enough for you to hear me! Anyhow, i was hoping to come and see you soon in the near future if you are up to me giving you a hassle!
Take care.
Jim Kennedy
Phil 1:3
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