A repost from CaringBridge, March 26, 2019
Days are beginning to blur. Dad is working hard at rehab, and we all still feel like this is a bad dream. Rehab is helping him learn the basics all over again… speaking, sitting, standing, walking… the things that we all take for granted. It is gut wrenching to watch our strong, communicative Dad struggle to say “yes” or “no” and work so hard just to balance sitting or take a small step with assistance. How did we get here? How is this possible? In the waiting and praying and begging God for mercy, we are learning to be patient in affliction. If we’re honest, we’re having a hard time “considering it as pure joy as we face this trial” as James encourages us to do in scripture. Perhaps, with time, we will be able to consider it that way. For now, we are looking for the small miracles. We are thanking God for the wonderful therapists. We are allowing the love so many of you have shown us to permeate our souls because we need the support. We honestly couldn’t walk this journey without all of your prayers and encouragement. Again, we are humbled and thankful.
Our prayers now are for patience and improvement. We want to “fix” this and have every detail of our futures worked out, but we have quickly learned we are not in control. We have no idea how much progress he will have made by the time he’s discharged. Our hope, of course, is that he can return home and continue to heal. Please join us in that prayer request.
Faith, Family & Life 