Dad is better tonight. In fact all in all it was a much better day. He was not so agitated, combative and unhappy. That alone made it a much better day for everyone. It was a direct answer to prayer and I am very thankful for the respite.
The day began with the discovery that there had been a fluid build up around his lungs. So he was taken down to surgery where he had a chest tube put in which drained off all of that excess fluid which was compressing his lung function. He is breathing more easily and that is another thing to be thankful for tonight.
Dad’s brother came to see him today and dad said his name very clearly when he walked in. That was pretty exciting. There were several times today that he said words clearly. Not many but several. Each word filled us with renewed hope for the possibility of recovery for him. Yet one more thing to rejoice in and be thankful for.
I have a renewed sense of thankfulness tonight. In the midst of crisis, God is still working. He has not forgotten us nor abandoned us. Tonight I am resting in that awareness and letting it wash through me. It will chase the cobwebs of discouragement out and let the light of Christ’s love overwhelm the darkness of despair.
“You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” Psalm 18:28
Just Connie
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Just so you know lady I am continuing to lift your dad, you, your mom and your whole entire family up in prayer to the Creator of the Universe...and the One who loves each and every one of you with His whole entire heart!!! May God's will continue to be done!!!
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