Today Doug's PT said she thinks he is on the cusp of being able to walk independently with the walker. He feels excited by this. She had him practice walking around the house again today and riding the stationary bike. I surely can see the difference between last week and this week. Each day he becomes a little more independent.
This evening we went to Boise to visit a dear friend who has just been left paralyzed from the sternum down after complications following back surgery. We of course are very concerned for her. She has a wonderful attitude, grounded in faith and full of the spirit. She has set her sights on walking again. Please join us in prayer for Joanne, that she will walk again. She would be so grateful for your prayers.
Tomorrow we have another friend undergoing hip surgery. She has an underlying pulmonary condition. She is very concerned about tomorrow's surgery, however with her ongoing pain, she feels like the surgery is worth the risk. Her doctors have prepared well for her surgery. We pray tonight that her surgery will be successful and that she will feel peaceful, hopeful and filled with grateful anticipation of being restored to wellness.
So many people, with so much on their plates. While Doug and I have been though a lot these past years and months we know we are not alone. Many have a lot on their plates. It is a good reminder that no one should walk alone, that we should draw the circle wide and reach out and help each other. We pray God's blessings for all those in need this night and in the days to come. And we give thanks for God's healing presence in our lives. Amen
Thank you for your dear kind words and the concerns . I pray for a good attitude and healing . I wish eachday will mend this less than civil world. If each of us would reach out, show kindness ...more sense of civility and peace would reign.
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