Thanks so much for stopping by. My hope is that you will be encouraged and comforted by traveling with us on this adventure as you see how God can take the challenges of life to assure us of the living hope that is available by faith to us all through Jesus Christ.

Thanks, also, to each of you who have personally ministered to me and my family through your thoughts, prayers of faith, visits, messages, many acts of kindness and words of encouragement, especially during those dark days, and then for the long haul during my extended recovery season.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Approaching a '7'

Proverbs 24:10 - "If you falter in time of trouble how small is your strength."

Just a quick update tonight.  Dad appears to slowly be improving.  Today he said that he was close to being a '7' on a scale of how he felt from 1 to a 10.  This afternoon was the most alert I have seen him since things really went downhill a little over a week ago.  He still speaks very coarsely (almost like someone with laryngitis) and gets winded quickly.  He's able to string a few words together, and then he has to rest.  His ability to breathe and lung inflammation remain a concern and are being closely monitored by the ICU staff.  However, overall he appears to be improving bit by bit and his vital signs remain good.  Today he was moving around quite a bit in his bed.  When asked if he needed assistance, he said, "No, I'm just exercising!"  Please continue to pray for continued strength and energy.  He also could use a good night's rest, as that is something that has been lacking.  Thanks once again for your fervent prayers.  We see God at work.  We praise Him for progress and the healing touch on Dad's body!

Blessings,
David
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  1. LisaNovember 21, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I just caught up on the posts and this is all such good news! What a great testimony of faithfulness y'all have been to ME throughout all of this! Continuing in prayer!

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  2. Carl and Trudy RobieNovember 21, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    At Amanda's and Greg's suggestion and request we continue both to pray and to follow this blog from Southern Arizona. It is as if we pray, then check the blog to discern God's response. We can't really fully share the anguish and distress of this crisis with those of you actually living it; though we are grateful to you for sharing the blessings. May the Lord continue to bless each of you.

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