"getting used to Mr. Steve's needs"

Thank you to everyone who is praying for us. I can't wait for Mr. Steve to be able to get to the computer and be able to read all the things you have written. Of course it will take him a long time not only because he is slow at the computer but he will get choked up as he read what you have written.

Last night was a very long - or short night. Kimberly gave him his night medicines and he immediately fell asleep. He then woke up at 10:30pm and only slept off and on the rest of the night. I think we slept from 4:30am to 6:15am. There was a thunder storm during that time but I didn't hear it. So tonight we are giving his nighttime meds at 10:00pm and hopefully he will sleep better. Usually the first night in a new place is always difficult. He promised to sleep better tonight.

He had a busy day. He got to see his puppy dog, Daisy. The Compton's have our dog now and they are enjoying her. It was nice for Steve to see her and pet her. He was a little scared that she would jump on him and he wouldn't be able to handle her. Kimberly will send along a picture.

We were able to get Mr. Steve into his favorite chair. Pastor Dave the recliner that you struggled to get upstairs is now back downstairs. Sorry Kathy - your cozy living room is a hospital room/rehab right now. I can't wait to get it back to the cozy place I love. Steve enjoyed being in the chair and he was able to tolerate it for about 4 1/2 hours. I told him that it was the last place he sat before his AVM. It gave us a time to reflect on where we have been and how God got us through and how He will get us through the rest.

Steve also had a great talk with Benjamin who suffered an AVM four years ago. He was a great encouragement to Steve. God places trials in our lives so we can help others. Mr. Steve said that Benjamin is a very strong commitment to Christ that is unshakable. Mr. Steve will continue to remember what Benjamin said to keep him going. And of course I will continue to remind him that Benjamin said that therapy WILL be hard and the pain will be great but he (Mr. Steve) MUST keep on and endure. I'll remind him nicely.

Tomorrow I will be home from work. I praise the Lord for such a fabulous place to work. The entire staff has encouraged me and prayed for me throughout these 2 months. Tomorrow I hope to set more of the care for Steve and the therapy's he is eligible for. Uncle Dennis is taking care of his brother for Tuesday - Friday. This will be a BIG help so we can get Steve on a schedule and be able to predict more of his abilities. Next week we will begin having others attend to Steve's needs during the hours that I will be at work. Thank you to all who have volunteered to help Steve in such a great way.

Well the Eagles are on and I need to chill out.

Have a restful sleep. I know I hope to....

Janice