For those sweet friends that have asked about Daddy and not received any news here lately. Here is the ride we are on.... I really do not know where to start because the last some of you know is he had two surgeries and was supposed to come home that week. Well, a LOT has changed in 5 weeks. He was rushed to ICU and had to have a vent put in. He has been in ICU for 2 weeks now. My Dad is still fighting with something called ARDS with pneumonia. He does not have the vent in now, but if things do not turn around pretty quick they might have to put it back in! He gets upset because he has to have his hands tied down all the time. As soon as the nurse unties them he starts trying to pull off the oxygen mask. NOT GOOD!!! My mom and I were there together at the 5 o'clock visit and he asked us to take him home. :( So, sad!!!!! My sister and I have tried breaking up times when we are there visiting. So, that Mom is not by herself very much. I know my Mom is tired of running back and forth between work,the hospital, and home. She is such a strong person! I admire her strength and joy even in this crisis. This is the time of year we have so many family Christmas traditions. It is starting to tear at us that our silly Santa is not around to carry some of them out! Daddy is the one who writes out their Christmas cards and enjoys every minute of it. He buys TONS of candy canes every year and passes them out each Sunday to all the kids (big and small). This morning as Mom and I sat in early service we could not control our emotions for two main reasons: 1. The choir sang Mountain Mover. Oh, my if you are not moved after that song you need to be pinched. We know God can take any situation and move a mountain to do what he wants. God IS STILL moving mountains to make Daddy well and showing His presences all around us! 2. Our church had a I Love My Church Day today. They showed a video of pictures taken throughout the year. There was a picture of Daddy smiling at one of the kid functions. Well, that got us going again!!!! We are ready to see that healthy, smiling,and happy Daddy again!!!!!!!!!!!
I have several prayer requests right now:
1.Daddy to make big strides to breathing on his own soon. And to be healed!(All if this is God's will.)
2. Mom's strength and stamina.
3. We are closing on our house this Tuesday the 8th. (FINALLY!) That all goes smoothly.
4. The move the following weekend that I will have everything packed and ready for a quick efficient transition.
5. Jason will have hernia surgery the Wednesday after we move. That he will do well and the pain will be tolerable.
6. That we will continue in all this craziness to keep our eyes on the Lord. It is so easy to lose focus when things are this hectic.
Thank you for loving us and continuing to lift us up in prayer. With love and emotions on this roller coaster ride we are on.
Boxing on Sundays
9 years ago
3 comments:
Awwww Jenn I'm praying hard for your Daddy to get better, very soon!!!!! Next week, I'll come help you get things finished up so you will be ready for your move. Painting too next weekend :). Hang in there, God is with you, and He is so Good!!!!!
Love you friend!
Audra
I am so glad to see this update. I've been wondering how he is doing. Is there anything I can do to help you? Want the kids to come hang out over here one day so you can help your mom with something? Or I could come over there to hang out. Can I go over to your mom's house & wash her dishes or laundry or something for her? Let me know if there's anything big or small. In the meantime, I'm praying.
Jennifer-
I am praying daily for Poppa Jerry and the rest of your family. I know that God will take care of him and just wanted you to know that you guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope everything goes smooth with the move and with Jason's surgery. Let me know if you need help with anything at all...even if it's just picking up the kids after school, I'm here for you.
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