Beginnings and Endings

Beginnings are often adventures.  We never know how they will turn out.  Prior to Hu's surgery it was never in my wildest dreams to write a blog.  However, when our sons, who started the updates on Hu, left to return to their homes, it seemed wise to keep it going.  Not being very blog savvy, I often found myself sending emergency emails out to them for help in posting my entries.

I certainly have appreciated the support that I have received from so many while I have been submitting my entries to this blog.  Your emails, calls, cards, comments and mostly your prayers have been such a help along this difficult road for us. 

I have watched Hu go from barely able to stand alone without help to walking down the block by himself.  He will continue in pulmonary rehab for about six more weeks.  After that he will be on his own to continue to exercise in order to increase his stamina and expand his lung capacity.  Weakness and breathing issues are his limiting factors at this time.  We pray that they will continue to improve in the months ahead.

Recently, we mentioned our brother-in-law Don who had open heart surgery last week.  He did quite well until a few days ago when he developed some additional complications.  We are praying that he will have a full recovery, and we do appreciate your prayers for him as well.

Hu's progress has gotten to the point that we don't see weekly changes which makes it unnecessary for my weekly updates.  I want to thank you for sticking with me through this.  Even though I will no longer being doing updates, please know that although it is the end of this means of communication we continue to be grateful to you for your friendship and concern.  In every endeavor I have taken on I have learned through it, and this blog was no exception.

As a young girl I began my journey with the Lord when I realized that I was a sinner and accepted Jesus into my heart.  Along the way, I have made mistakes and faced challenges but through it all the Lord has been faithful to guide me.  How grateful I am for that beginning with Him, and I know that the end will be when He returns to take me to live with Him eternally.  That will be the perfect ending!

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. -- Phil 1:6