Well, not much news today. Dad is about the same as yesterday, but his mood is slightly better. He saw the grandkids this afternoon, that always cheers him up a bit. And they were able to hear Bapa's voice for the first time. Very cool. Mike taped a picture of Cole and Paige to the ceiling...so the grandkids are always in view...
Apparently dad was up at three in the morning...asking if he could get into the Storm. I think he really enjoys driving that thing...must be amazing to finally feel a tiny bit of independence. He had to wait a few hours, but he did finally do some driving. Mike said he's getting quite good at it. He even parallel parked it next to his bed. Impressive.
The therapist wrapped his left arm up to see if it will help the swelling, so we continue to pray for that arm to show some signs of life. All we can do is thank God he's got his right arm...amazing what we take for granted, isn't it?
Thank you for your morning prayers...and know that dad thanks you as well. He did mention today how powerful yesterdays prayer meeting was with the bible study guys. He said it really touched the nurses too. How cool to see the ripples of faith spreading out to people unknown. Praise God.
In the days to come, dad will need some help staying awake until at least 8 pm, which will help him sleep later in the morning. We don't want him bombarded with people, but starting next week it will be helpful for visitors to stop in for a quick 10 minutes to say hi to dad. The best time would be between 5 and 8 pm. But know that a quick visit is better than a long one...especially if he doesn't have his valve in. He just gets frustrated when he has to mouth, but it will be a good way to keep him up at night...and if he falls asleep, don't take it personally. And please don't let his condition upset you...he may look a little different than the last time you saw him...but he's still the same guy...try and get him to laugh...it's good for him. Thanks for the love and support...
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YEAH!!! Those are words I've been waiting to hear! May you get some great short visits from wonderful friends that are totally and completely healthy. Oh ya, and that wash their hands when they come in :-) Sorry, it's ingrained in me. It's "that" time of year.
I have chemo on Monday at Froedert, hope to say a quick HI when I'm done. Oh, and Bohrman - when you finally get to have your swallow study done and are allowed to have something other than "oatmeal", we need to know what you'd like to order from Carol's kitchen. Her desserts have amazing healing properties you know!
Keep up the great work and keep smiling!
Julie (Ahrendt) Simons
I so much enjoy reading your blog everyday, Amy. It's so heart warming to see the love that is shared within your family as well as your friends. Please know that I think of all of you everyday and wish your "Pops" a speedy recovery. It sure sounds like he's doing better each day and with the prayers and love that surrounds him and your family, will look foward to the day that Pat can come home. Until then.....please keep up the wonderful job that you do here everyday. You are a wonderful daughter!
Marlee
Once again, my prayers are for you and your family.
I thank God for making all of you so strong. And thank you for sharing with the wider community (I found your site by checking next blog). I hope you don't mind.
Again, we consider it a priviledge to help carry this to our heavenly Father in prayer for continued healing and measurable improvement. "The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; HE is their stronghold in time of trouble." Psm 37:39 So it is my heartfelt prayer today that Pat and the Bohrman family will seek protection from the ONE who will strengthen, encourage, and instruct through HIS almighty power. I also pray that any inflammation and/or swelling would be relieved from any site in Pat's body and he would be restored to full neurological function. For it is by the blood of Christ that we ask these things. AMEN
Love,<><
Jenny Fell
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