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.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Up and down

Psalm 139:1-3 "You have searched me, Lord, and know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and lying down; you are familiar with all my ways."

Today Dad was determined to stand up several times (with assistance). It took all the strength he could muster up to stand for a few seconds. Finally, after the last try he was completely exhausted and laid back down on the hospital bed for a good nap. After looking at the x-ray, the doctor said Dad's lungs are still about the same, but we can be thankful that they are not getting any worse either. Pray for his lungs to continue to clear up. Praise God that tomorrow Dad will be moving out of ICU! He will move to a progressive room to work more on his breathing and strength. Although his recovery has a long ways to go, he's one more step closer to getting out of the hospital.

Blessings,
John

P.S. - Just after I finished typing this update, I got word that there are now no progressive rooms available. Please pray for an opening!

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  1. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Good to hear of his progress...continuing in my prayers. Paula Haakenson

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