The last two days have been slightly better. Mom swears she is seeing a little more of dad as we know him. They are getting a better handle on his meds and continue to adjust the doses...only time will tell how effective they will be. He even cracked a few jokes with his therapists...a huge encouragement considering how down he has seemed lately. To see him smile again...what a blessing.
Along with the laughs have also come some tears. Apparently he did a lot of crying yesterday...which is good in our opinion as it shows he's actually dealing with his situation. As he told mom, he really hasn't cried about it yet, so we agree that it's a great thing that he's showing some emotion over it.
Yesterday his therapist Angie was teaching him how to use a pen. He barely has any grip but he was able to make a few scribbles. Mom said he was pretty upset as he realized how limited he is...he could barely form any letters. But then he started laughing. Mom asked why and dad said he got a picture in his head of him sitting at the kitchen table with Cole and Paige, and them saying, "Bapa, you're not doing your letters right!"
A sweet picture to imagine, and even sweeter because it's dad that's doing the imagining. It's encouraging that he's starting to think about the future, beginning to understand that he can have a good life and enjoy being with the grandkids...in different ways.
We continue to pray for a good attitude and some great days of therapy. He still has at least a month to go in the hospital, so we pray there are big steps made in the weeks to come. Maybe more talking, maybe a positive swallow test, maybe even a cruise outside for a breath of fresh air...the first in three months. What a breath that will be....
Thank you God for letting us see a little of the dad, husband, and Bapa we love. Thanks for a smile, a laugh, and a hint of Pops.
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CRYING IS BEAUTIFUL! A CATHARSIS OF SORTS......TEARS ARE A CHEMICAL RELEASE/RELIEF. GOD MADE THEM FOR A REASON. KEEP IT UP,PAT. "....THE MORE, THE MERRIER". ISN'T THAT AN OXYMORON?! BUT SOME TRUTH THERE, AS WELL. PEACE TO ALL.
I am thinking and praying today that Pat's throat muscles become stronger and am soooo thankful for his ability to laugh....and cry - what a blessing! "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised" Hebrews 10:35-36
So I pray that Pat will persevere today and work so very hard on his therapy so he can get back to his family soon...I remember the day when I could not even hold a marker, pen, or brush; and now I can!!!! Praise God
AMEN
Love & Blessings<><
Jenny & Jake
I have never been so joyful for tears!! We serve a Sovereign and Majestic God! We will continue in our prayers and patient anticipation for God's work in Bohr and all of you! Love, Hubbell
Praise God for answer to prayer. Thank you, Lord, for lifting Pat up to You for Your blessing. Keep fighting, Pat! I can't truly imagine how hard it is for you, but please know that we are all out here cheering you on and loving you. Treva
Frozen/broken pipes, broken washing machine and subsequent repairs seem just so trivial at the moment! You are all continually in my thoughts and prayers!
Derse
Hello Pat Jean and family. Finally got this site to work. Great to see the pictures thanks. Heck of a tough way to get a vacation Pat!
You remain in my thoughts and prayers always. Hope to see you on the poop deck of those seafaring vessels at Mckinley soon. If visits are OK Jean I'd love to come.
God Speed your recovery.
David
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