Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Thankful for Today


Yes, it's still brain cancer. Yes, we are all still tired. Yes, my sweet father-in-law is still in a lot of pain. And yes, there is a long road ahead.

But we know God is so good. Mike's father is recovering amazingly well. He was released from ICU in less than 24 hours. The expressive aphasia that was so prevalent prior to surgery seemed almost nonexistent. He was able to (with assistance from the nurses and PT) stand, sit in a chair, and go to the bathroom. This was yesterday! The day after a four hour brain surgery!

Now we know he will have much to overcome. And so much work ahead. Speech therapy. Physical therapy. Chemotherapy. Radiation. He will have some successes and some set backs.

But I know that this would not have been possible without the prayers of hundreds of people all over the country. A friend on FB posted on my wall: "What a great cloud of witnesses you have around you...." I know that the only reason my FIL is doing so well is because of the immense amount of prayer that has been lifted up for him - and by so many of YOU. I am a true believer! I don't mess around! :)

I probably won't post much more. But I couldn't let today pass without a bit of happy news in this story. You needed to know... because you were part of the story. And I am thankful for today...

7 comments:

  1. Glad for some good news. Please send my updates and prayer requests, if you like. xoxo

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  2. I am so very happy and will keep praying for you! xoxo

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  3. This is the day the Lord has made, let us REJOICE and be glad in it! We stand in the gap for you and your family, dear friend. Love you!

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  4. Reminds me of one of my favorite hymns..."count your many blessings, name them one by one....count your many blessings, see what God has done." Still praying....

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  5. So happy for good news. One day at a time! Will remember you all in my prayers.

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  6. You have my commitment for prayer throughout this entire ordeal Bevy. That is what friends and sisters in Christ are for.

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  7. You are in my prayers. God is good and I am here to prove it! I am here for you. xo

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Thanks for your sweet comments... They make my day just that more Golden!