Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Update

Hello everyone:

We got very good news today. Jack came home. I picked him around 9:30 AM. It was a glorious, beautiful late summer day that New Englander's like to refer to as a "New England" day. Since most New Englanders never leave the area, they don't really know that it a typical Southern CA day (all year).

Jack is in generally good spirits. On the way home, I told him that we were very happy before this happened and this new event will not steal that happiness. He is a little weak. I anticipate some nights in his own bed will have him much perkier. He occasionally weeps when he ponders the outpouring of love and care that we have received. He made a comment today about how magnificent and wonderful an event like this one can be. He said many people never have this opportunity to experience a glimpse of the divine, the Almighty God.

We are cherishing each moment. The Lord is graciously providing. A physical therapist evaluated our home today. He said the most dangerous place is the bathtub. He advised Jack not to attempt a shower until handrails were installed. I contacted our handy man, he was 40 miles away on a job. He said on his way home he would pick up the necessary rails and have them installed. The rails are installed. I might add that he is leaving for Bermuda tomorrow.

I met Patience this morning before Jack was dismissed. She is the lady whose prayer I sent out in yesterday's update. I told her that I sent out her prayer via email from sea to shining sea. Spontaneously, she said - "Hallelujah!". Oh, the tender mercies of our gracious God.

I asked Jack today if he was surprised about the diagnosis. He said no because he had thought about it as a possibility when he began to experience some symptoms. I am so thankful that only the motor function of his left side is affected at this point.

Our prayers have been answered for Courtenay. She seemed much better today. She came and spent time with him while I had an appointment at work.

Jack is anxious to see Enzo,the man that cuts his hair. He is going to tell him that the last hair cut just didn't get the job done, so he decided to fix it up. I told him that he will have to tell Enzo that he will never have to worry about Jack competing with his business. Laughter is such good medicine.

I don't recall if I mentioned it when this happened last week but we are in the process of replacing our 50 year old kitchen cabinets. Thankfully, we will have running water in the kitchen by Thursday morning. It is not unlike being a pioneer. I am so grateful to be alive with so many conveniences, most of the time.

Please continue to be prayful about our oncology appointment on Firday morning. Pray also that Jonathan and his dear wife, Megan, will have travel safety on Thursday.

These emails will continue to go through my command center in CA until the head of the center, Jonathan, arrives on Thursday and unravels his mother's email problems.

Blessings to all of you,
Carolyn