Dad and Mom did not sleep well last night. A new place, a new schedule, new staff to learn about Dad and his special needs. Hopefully, tonight will be better. Mom discussed some different things we/they could do, to make his nights a little more restful.
Because of the lack of sleep, along with his already tired body from fighting the cancer, he was not really ready to start full blown early this morning with OT. The therapist was pretty good with Dad, and said she would come back later, to work with him again.
Dad has a big challenge ahead of him, and we are asking the Lord for supernatural strength for him, to be able to do the work he needs, so that he can recover and get out of that bed. They did get him up today, moving, and into his own clothes. Out of those lovely hospital gowns. I know that made him feel a little better.
He is still very tired, and rested on and off, in-between his therapy sessions.
Pray for a good night of rest for him tonight, and the strength to try.
I know the Lord has us in these places for a reason. I do pray that someone will see the light of Christ in Dad, Mom, our family, and come to know the Lord. It's not about us, it's about Him. That someone would be saved from an eternity of separation from the Lord, and get to spend it with Him, in His presence. That would be something good that could come from this struggle that Dad is going through.
Keep praying, the fight is not over. The serum, to treat the cancer, will be ready on the 18th, and should be here by the 19th or 20th. We are looking expectantly, toward the Lord. He is the one who sustains, He is the one gives strength and healing.
Thank you for all your encouraging words you have posted here, through emails, texts, and Facebook. They are more uplifting than you know.
We are also grateful to all those that have helped out with our families, our kids, our husbands, meals, a place to stay in Ft worth. We have been overwhelmed with the love and support shown to us. You are loving Mom and Dad, by loving on us, their son-in-laws, their grandkids. Thank you for truly being the body of Christ, and ministering to all of us in so many ways.
In His amazing grace,
JJ
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Praying your dad is in a good sound sleep by now..... Dreaming a happy dream and being filled with rest and lots of energy for tomorrow! I'm praying he wakes up in the morning so rested, ready for breakfast and more steps forward. I'm praying the same for your sweet mom. Love you all, Brenda
JJ,
Barron and I are lifting you all up daily...and several times a day at that. We are praying the same thing you shared here: that God receive the glory through this whole situation. We pray for rest for everyone involved...physically, spiritually, emotionally. I know that He is faithful, and we look forward to seeing the amazing testimony on the other side of this. Your family is loved more thank you know!
Joining you in prayer,
Misty Shultz
Continuing to lift up your Dad and Mom... All of you. Praying that you are able to settle in, and find comfort there in rehab, so you can rest. Praying for peace and energy for Your dad and mom. Praying for expeditious arrival and administering of the serum. Love you all !!
Cindy
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