Sleep was okay last night. Steve has a problem with this tummy rolling - doing summersalts after the tube feed is put on. Kimberly tonight will make sure that the water she uses for the flush is only room temperature so that we can rule out the chill on the water upsetting his stomach. Tonight we will give his evening meds crushed with apple sauce rather than in the tube feed and that will be less water as well.
This morning was very busy with trying to get out to work. I did it. I will need to be more organized as time goes on as getting clothes out and making lunch the night before. Uncle Denny did get me a decaf WAWA coffee that tasted great! We did run into a slight problem. The Accu-chek Active machine was not working. However God provided 2 meters now for no cost!
Work was great - I wondered what was going on at home but I did not worry at all. I knew he would be well cared for. They had a good day together. Uncle Denny did work him and he was much more alert when I came home. He used the hand weights and Steve actually enjoyed it!
When I got home I bathed him and he did a good job with dinner. We have been enjoying very meaningful conversations. We both understand that this is a very difficult time. I think everyday he says he is sorry. I assure him that this is God's plan and he doesn't need to apologize. We will get through these days. He is more and more determined to work hard and this encourages me greatly.
The hardest thing is the bathroom issue. He is unable to be mobile and this makes normal bodily functions hard to manage. Just let your mind tell you the rest. But praise the Lord I am encouraged that he is able to help me a bit more each day. This morning I was determined to do the change thing by our selves. I was sweating and tired by the time I went to work but, WE did it! Some of the initial "fears" are starting to subside. He says he is "anxious" rather than "scared" now. And this is good. Today Kimberly even watched as he moved his left leg. The is great!
We continue on and continue to lean on the Lord for courage and strength. "I am still confident of this: I will see Your goodness, Lord, in the land of the living. I will wait for You, Lord, I will be strong and take heart and wait for You, Lord. " Ps. 27: 13-14
Janice
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If this is not a picture of true and committed love between a husband and wife, I don't know what is. I hear my friends say, "But I love him!" and know they have absolutely not even close to a smidgen of a crumb of a clue. Thank you for living such a God-honoring example and letting us see. All of you keep putting one foot in front of the other in faith that God will provide the strength and then share that He does. "There is blessing in obedience" and you all continue in your obedience. I pray the blessings will far outweigh the work (as He promises).
Hugs,
Julie
Janice & Steve, Thanks so much for sharing this with us today! We see the Lord's hand being so mighty in your life. Your walk with the Lord continues to be such a wonderful testimony.
We pray for Uncle Denny as he steps up in such a wonderful way to help his brother!!! How awsome as that?? Great Guy!! I pray the Lord shows him many blessings for allowing the Lord to use him in this way.
Talk to you soon,
Jack & Dawn
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Hi, Mr. Steve!
This is Susan from Keswick. I didn't have the URL for your blog until fairly recently. I am so sorry to hear about all that you've been through. Glad to hear that you're home and making progress. Hang in there and know that the Lord is with you EVERY step of the way. I pray He gives you peace, strength, and encouragement and brings you through this difficult time.
Mr. Steve, you know, there is one memory of you at Keswick that I will never forget. Remember the year you coached the Keswick basketball team and they won the championship? I will never forget when some of the guys picked you up and carried you down the hall to the pool. I was so scared they were going to drop you, but, no, they held on just fine and proceeded to toss you into the pool - shoes, wallet, and everything. I bet you had a wet ride home that night! :-)
But back to being serious - in my reading this morning, one of the psalms I read was Psalm 61.
Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of they wings. Selah.
Mr. Steve, I pray that the Lord will give continued progress and strength for each day. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Please give my love and greetings to Janice, Kim, and Kevin. I'm praying for them as well.
With love and prayers,
Susan M.
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