A DAY OF REST

Hey everyone - first of all, thank you for all of the cards that you are flooding dad and mom with - she loves reading them to him in his room each day. He loves pictures too - so feel free to send him those too. On Sundays, dad does not have therapy-so today he got to enjoy all sorts of visitors. . . some as far away as Franklin, WV. Dad has touched so many peoples lives near and far, and in times like this, it touches his heart to hear from so many of you. He was somewhat tired and quiet today. He doesn't like to sit up in his wheelchair very long because he says it just hurts and it makes him cold. He still wants to be wrapped up in warm blankets. He ate a little at every meal and hopefully that will help his strength. Today he kept talking about going home - he wants to leave so bad and he just misses mom terribly when she is not there, which isn't much - just at night time. He called her at 5:30 this morning and needed her - she is holding up pretty well - the nurses are keeping an eye on mom too! We are trying to protect her from over extending herself. Would you guys join me now in a prayer for dad as you read this?

Heavenly Father, today I held your son Shug's hand as he told me how hard this stroke has been for him. He told me that he is praying to you every night to heal him and make him strong so he can come home to us soon. Father we join with Shug and ask also that you would answer His cry to you for healing and strength. God we believe our dad has so much more to do for you- but he is afraid he won't get the chance to unless he can pull thru this diffiicult season. Give us all the strength to continue our fight and the comfort of feeling you close - rise up our Shug - in your precious and holy name we pray - Jesus Christ - AMEN!