January 31, 2003

Sent: January 31, 2003
Time: 7:54 pm

Today is Friday January 31, 2003 and here is the latest:
Yesterday was a busy day with physical and occupational therapy. My dad did quite well. They are really focusing on the left side of his body. That is the side that is very weak due to the stroke. He sat himself up utilizing his left side, he even got up on a walker.

His vital signs have really begun to stabilize. Earlier in the week the blood pressure dropped down out of sight. It has now been right on for the past two days. They were also pumping potassium into him, they have since removed that as well.

His doctor said this was progress and was very encouraged.

Today was spent with a lot of resting, he also did ok with the therapy despite having some morphine in the system.

So: This week has really been allot about stabilizing the effects of the stroke. It is still day to day. However, if we can make through the weekend and continue the progress, then moving into a move is next on the agenda. Still, treating the cancer is on the backburner until he gets stronger.

PRAYER SPECS:
So, please pray for continuing progress in battling the effects of the stroke. Also, please pray that if he is released into a home that we can find and get into the right place for him. Please also pray for his cancer as well as his well being mentally.

As far as the family, things are ok. God's word is strength. I have shared more with my mom and brother. However, in the midst of this, please pray for:

PRAYER SPECS:
My brother. His basement flooded this morning. Not a fun thing to add to this weeks list of worries. His wife is also a teacher, a difficult occupation to have in our state right now.

My daughter. She has come down with strep throat. Her temp went to 103.5 today. She has seen the doctor, and we have the proper meds. I will watch her tomorrow while my wife works, then I will visit my dad in the evening.

So, thank you for all your prayers for my dad and family. God hears you. You are His. You His creation, and you are valued!

God bless you! Mark 9:23 - "Anything is possible…"