Pops is still doing well as he continues to adjust to life at home. He and mom are getting the routine down and things are going smoother and quicker than they were the first week. I think the mental adjustment takes the biggest toll...and I imagine that it takes quite some time to get used to the reality of life as a quad. I am very proud of them and their attitude...their days revolve around dad and his routine, but hopefully when things calm down they will have time to relax and just have fun. Right now it's a little nuts since whenever mom is not with dad she's trying to clean out their house to get it ready to sell. And Fans and I move to Wisconsin on Tuesday so we've got our own drama going on. Aye carumba. It may be a bit crazy right now, but as someone very wise once said, "save the drama for your mama". So we plug along...
I've been able to stay at the house this past week and it's fun to watch the grandkids interact with dad. You can really see them getting more comfortable with their new Bapa, especially Paige. Today she sat on his lap and they cruised down the street to watch the diggers. Too cute. It is an amazing blessing that mom and dad get to live with Mike and Becky and the kids. Such a great set-up...constant entertainment.
With all the commotion going on, I have to say it's a huge blessing that people continue to send over meals and gas cards. Your kindness is overwhelming, and as I look at the calendar and how long it's been since the accident I can't believe you all aren't sick of the Bohrmans yet. Seriously... thank you for being a blessing to us. By the way, Treva...bravo on the pea soup. What flawless consistency. Although Pops was "stuffed" after two teaspoons, it was delicious. Nicely done.
Pops continues with dialysis three times a week, but they are still deciding if he needs it or not. We keep praying that he would be healthy enough to be done. His left arm has also been causing him a lot of pain, so we pray the doctors would be able to help him with that. Otherwise, things are going pretty well. We all have our fair share of bad days, frustrating moments, and fumbly transfers...but thankfully God is full of grace. Blessings abound.
P.S. Pops told me he'd like to write the next post...so look for a word from the man himself coming soon to a blog near you...Until then, thanks for the love.
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am always praying for you all. i feel the 'newness'of pat's being at home, and the transition it brings on. but you always say it best, amy, when you say that God is in charge ultimately. He is! in good and bad, new and old, etc., etc., etc.....He is!!! "THANK GOD!" :<) love you all, arch
Amy-
Thank you for your faithful updates mixed with humor and grace. We continue to uphold Pat and the entire Bohrman family for strength, patience, endurance and healing of those kidneys. I was reading today in Psalms 119:92-93 which says "If YOUR instruction had not been my delight, I would have died in my affliction. I will never forget YOUR precepts, for YOU have given me life through them." So I pray today for you and your family a strength and assurance of HIS mighty refuge and works. May you be encouraged by those who care and share in uplifting you to our LORD.
Love<><
Jenny & Jake
Can't wait to hear from Pat himself on the next blog!
We hold your entire family in our prayers this week with all of the houses being cleaned, sorted, adapted, moved into....
Love you guys!
Dan, Sue, and Collin
Love the pictures -- cruising down the street with the grandkids!
Bohr was almost driving a real car by himself when he was Cole's age. (OK, maybe he was a few years older, but not much.)
The entire Bohrman family continues to teach us daily lessons about patience, perseverance, love, humor, and most of all.. faith.
We'll be watching for a blog message from the man himself.
Just remember, Bohr: I've been typing 'hunt and peck' style -- with two fingers -- my whole career. Walter Cronkite used to do it!
It's not how FAST you type.. it's what you SAY with those words. And you certainly have a lot to say!
Wow, Pat is holding up a cup of something- how great! We pray daily for all of the Bohrmans, especially for Pat's continued healing and less pain, but also for your move Amy & Chris and hopefully, for the sale of your house in IL. God Bless you all.
Love 'n hugs,
Terry & Bill
Ames, Look forward to hearing from Pops...he's lookin back to his old self with every pic....
Patrick Sr, I love you, thanks for stayin with us, ya goofball :)) hope yer hangin okay...I know it's a big adjustment!! but yer still with us, and you had us really scared :))
xo
pol
I just went back and read the first posting from december 10, 2006. It is incredible to see where Pat started and where he is today. What a blessing to have Mike's family where they are and the finishing touches that could be put into the house while Pat was in the hospital. How wonderful to see that people all over the world were and are still praying for Pat's recovery. How amazing that people are still asking how they can help out.
The Bohrmans are going to have the best Father's Day ever, because they have their father and their Heavenly Father.
Hang in there!
Tom Seidl
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