What a blessing to wake up to sunshine!! Finally a bright day among many dull, grey ones. Physically, dad is about the same as he has been, still moving that right arm a lot, he even scratched his own ear today. It may have been an accident, but a good scratch none the less. We are seeing improvements in his comprehension, which is a big step for him. He started the day off with more comments like "let's go home", "stand me up so I can walk", and "I want to go fast". But as the day wore on and we tried explaining things to him, he seemed to finally start to get it. The biggest moment of the day was probably when he said to Mike and I, "I am beginning to understand what happened". That was huge. This may have been the first day that he was 'with it' enough to know he was even in a hospital. Although this is day 16 to us, it may be only day 1 for Pops. There were a few more times that he would say he wanted to go home, but in his condition, who wouldn't want to get out of there. We all agreed he is making progress in his comprehension, so we are anxious to see how he is the next few days. It is still a very slow process, but so exciting to see little changes. Praise God for the little changes.
He ate some more chocolate today...I mean, what the heck...it is Christmas. How can we say no? Mom also started to rub his feet this afternoon....we asked if it felt good...he said "OOOOHHHH yeah". This of course is exciting because although he is not moving his legs at all, he can feel a good foot rub. Thank God...it's a good sign. I told him to make mom give him foot rubs ALL day tomorrow...he gave a little smile and seemed to think it was a good idea. It is still hard to understand everything he is mouthing, and I know he gets frustrated with us at times because we just don't know what he's saying. There are certainly times that he's just 'not there', and sometimes stares blankly at nothing. But we are seeing improvements! What an answer to so many prayers that are being poured out on his behalf. No Christmas present in the world would be better than seeing more tiny improvements tomorrow.
As we talked tonight, I know that our family is so thankful that Christmas will never be the same for us. We have an uncluttered picture of Christ's love for us in a world that clouds our vision of what Christmas is all about. What a gift to be given a new sense of perspective. One we would not have unless this had happened to us. Thank God for how he working this crisis for the good of our family...and others. Have a merry, merry Christmas. Laugh, dance, sing, and hug...just because you can.
And eat a lot of chocolate.
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Merry Christmas Bohrmans!!
We are all praying and we appreciate the updates.
It certainly seems as if God has Pat and the entire Bohrman family in his hands.
It is Christmas Eve and our prayer is that all is calm with Pat tonight. We have held you all close at heart since hearing of the accident. Thank you for allowing us to share this journey with you.
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9
Know that we are lifting you up before the throne daily.
Love, Kevin, Arlene and Paul Nesta
Bohrmans-
What a blessing and inspiration your untiring (ok maybe a little tiring) love and devotion is. You have inspired us all to live larger!
May God Bless and Keep You All this Christmas!
Go Bohrman's Go!!!!
oooppppps lost my comment. hope it does not show up again. guess i was to rewrite it ???
yipppppeeee. Praise God. I saw the sun yesterday and knew God answered the prayers of many. Pat's humor and body are healing. So thankful that we are seeing a modern day miracles. Enjoy celebrating Jesus today. Take time today to draw away to a private place and climb up on the lap of Father God and get filled up so you will continue to run the race well. Savor each moment as a breath of fresh air. Your family will bring the spirit of Christmas to the hospital today. Others will be blessed this Christmas because the wonderful Bohrman family spent Christmas with them and brought the "joy of the Lord" into their lives. Others will be blessed watching you function as a "family". Oh God, may other lives be changed as a result of Pat's situation and the example of the love of the Bohrman family. To God be the glory. Amen linda lentz
Dear Bohrmans,
We are thinking of you all... we pray for Pat's complete recovery every day.
Christmas 2006 is blessed in much different ways for us here on Browning Circle today because of you all, thanks for sharing with us so unselfishly, thanks for being so openly Bohrmans we learn and find comfort from you.
With Kindness, Peacfulness and much Love Mike, Debi, Mitch, Collin
Merry Christmas. We are praying for all of you. Your blogs have been such a witness of the faith God has given you. What an encouragement to us and other believers as you testify about the strength supplied to you on a daily basis. We have a marvelous God who understands our needs.
Love, Chuck and Donna Rollefson
Dear Bohrmans-
As we celebrate the birth of our Saviour may we all realize how much we desperately need HIM. We need to hear HIM. We need to be near HIM. We need to pray--"Let me experience Your faithful love in the morning, for I trust in YOU. Reveal to me the way I should go, because I long for YOU. Rescue me from my enemies, LORD; I come to YOU for protection. Teach me to do YOUR will, for YOU are my God. May YOUR gracious Spirit lead me on level ground." Psm 143:8-10 Jesus, please grant the Bohrman family the ability be on level ground with Jesus. Please strengthen them with YOUR love, mercy, and truth. May YOUR righteousness uphold the Bohrman family and grant an extra measure of peace to them today. AMEN
Love<><,
Jenny
The joy of the Lord IS your strength - praying that you continue to feel the very hand of God upon you and giving thanks for the change in perspective we're experiencing because of what you've shared. We, too, are finding joy in the minute details of life and are focusing on our daily routine with an eternal perspective. While we continue to pray for Pat and his family without ceasing, to God be all the glory, honor, and praise - forever and ever. Steve, Jane & family
Merry Christmas Bohrmans! In some way God is allowing me and my family to walk a similar smaller path with you at this time. My Dad has been hospitalized since last Wednesday. So as I'm making those daily runs to the hospital during these Christmas holidays I feel a bit of what you are walking through. He reminds me of you all that much more when those hospital double doors open up all over the place.
Unlike your precious Bohr, my Dad has not shown that he's known the JOY of the Lord in his 83 years. While only God truly knows my Dad's heart, he has repeatedly rejected the notion of a personal relationship with Christ. I've talked with him about faith and Jesus many times over the last several years and he gets very angry or at least more than mildly agitated.
I want you all to know that your blog has served a purpose in my life and I pray the life of many in my family and beyond. They are reading about your JOY in a very distressing time. And we guess that there are many times of frustration and discouragement for you all (you are human after all) -but you all have a place to put that frustration and discouragement because of your chosen relationship with Christ. Jeannie, I remember years ago you telling me and others - place all of your burdens on the altar - but then try and turn around, walk away and NOT look back!! It's very hard to do! (I actually remember some of the stuff you said when we lived on Pine Street...not much...but at least the important stuff!!)
My Dad is frightened, scared and still agitated most days - just this week he is facing the possibility of never getting out of bed again. Even at 83, that's tough stuff! If God allows, I will talk with Dad again about a personal relationship with Christ and I continue to pray he puts others in his life that know this truth...but I CANNOT accept Christ's free gift of salvation for my Dad, he must do it for himself, out of a sincere desire to give up the control he feels he still has over his own life.
Rest assured that I still believe it will happen for Dad. God is so good and he wants us all to know Him through accepting the free gift of salvation through the death of His Son. If we do, we not only inherit eternity in Heaven but the ability to access God's power to deal with things on earth in a way that honors Him. It's a win-win situation for all of us who believe because if we screw up (which I do almost every minute!) by not choosing to access that power...we're truly forgiven when we confess! I want Bohr and the rest of you to know that even before this accident, you have inspired me to keep on running the race...I long to hear from Him when I get to Heaven: Well done, my good and faithful servant!
Love and Continued Blessings,
Hubbell
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Hi All!
You made me laugh (and cry) today while reading some of your recent posts to Brad (Bohr's godson!)
Between the "shoe butt", chocolate and snoring, stories I can't think of a more entertaining, yet comforting way to keep everyone informed. When he is well-enough, "Martin" will have the most thoughtful, well-written and detailed journal of this difficult and challenging journey! Honestly, you could not give him a better "material" gift. We all know the spiritual ones are ongoing! I continue to pray daily. Love, Merry Christmas and God Bless you all!
Derse
Merry Christmas to the entire Bohrman family. And be patient.. Good things will certainly be in store.
marc & Mary Shuter
Merry Christmas to Pat and the whole Bohrman family. As we celebrate Christmas a part of our heart is with you. May God bless your days with "the peace that passes understanding" and the reality of a future filled with His Spirit.
Merry Christmas,
The Steve & Barb Wier Family
Merry Christmas, Bohrmans!!!
This one is different...and more special than any before...because the gift is the biggest one ever...his heart is still beating :)
I love you all very much...you are the most special family I've ever known, and you happen to be part of mine :)
Happy Birthday, Jesus, and thank you for my incredible family...and that Pat's still with us...
Aunt Pol
Hey! Merry Christmas, Bohrmans & Co. Our thoughts are with you.
Love,
Stephen
Merry Christmas Bohrman Family! We have taken your advice and eaten much chocolate in Pat's honor. We are together with the Olszewski family and will end our day together in prayer for Pat and the whole family. God Bless! The Hargan and Olszewski Clan.
Merry Christmas Bohrs!
I, too, laugh and cry when I read your blog and all of the messages from your (and our) friends. It sounds to me like Pat's making a lot of progress. As Sam and I enjoyed Christmas, we talked about your family several times throughout the day. We noted how Bohr appreciates a good meal. I laughed picuring all of you enjoying him eating the chocolate. Still praying for complete and rapid recovery, Cathi & Sam Janchan
May GOD Bless the Whole Borman Family in the time of tragity.
Stearns,
We had no idea. Received your pictures and blog address today. I will call you tonight when I think you are home from the hospital.
I love you friend,
Nanner
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