This afternoon while at work I got a surprise text from Doug's PT. She said that Doug had just walked the full length of our property on the sidewalk using his walker. Last night my prayer was that he would be able to walk with his walker this week. I had no idea it would happen today. She said that he needed about 50% assistance. I am not sure how that looked, but she also told me that she was so excited to be able to show me. I am excited too. Her news brought me to tears. This is such a big milestone and such an answer to prayer.
Not long after that she sent me a text telling me that Doug was riding the stationary bike, another big milestone. We have had the bike for a long time. He use to regularly ride the bike for exercise, but not since he got sick in December. When he first got home he did not have the balance to sit on the bike, or the ability to swing his leg over the center console. With a little help from his PT today, he was able to get his leg over and to ride independently for 5 minutes. We were all excited he still had the energy to get on and ride the bike after he had walked outside. His endurance and skills are increasing.
One more bit of good news, Doug's heart rate was down. When she took it today it was 83. Much better than last week.
And so we pray:
God with us, we give thanks for your presence in our lives. We give thanks for hearing our prayers and answering our petitions. We give thanks for Doug's walking and riding the stationary bicycle. Once again our faith and hope have been bolstered with Doug's progress. We pray for continued progress and continued strength to persevere even when the tasks are so difficult. In your name we ask it. Amen
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