Dan

We celebrate that Dan can walk without a walker, without a cane! It took many phone calls to get Home Health Care going. (Nothing was set up like we had been told.) But a very kind, well trained nurse came mid afternoon to help us. After she explained what to do with the drain inserted in the incision, Dan successfully took a shower on his own! I have a stronger stomach than I thought - it doesn't phase me when I empty the drain/pump 3 times a day.

Tuesday, Dan will be assessed as to what kind of physical therapy he needs. If it is determined that he needs p.t, a physical therapist will come to the house for Dan's sessions.

Via Skype, Dan received a phone call from David in Eastern Europe, and from our "grandson," Adolf in Romania. People from around the world are praying for us, and e-mailing well wishes. It is very heartwarming to receive encouragement and love from so many.

I want to share with you a part of what was sent to us today by Arlene Kasselman, one of our "children," in Amarillo. --
"What can anyone say when he speaks to You?
But woe to them that keep silent.
Unless Your ears attend us even in the depths, where should we go?
To whom should we cry?
O Lord, deliver us who now call upon You, so that our hearts may rest.
O Lord, seek also those who have not called upon You, so that You also deliver them.
Our hearts were made for You, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you."
- from The Prayer for Divine Comfort, by Augustine of Hippo (354 - 430)

God gives us rest in the midst of all of life's challenges! -- Anne