Monday, January 19, 2009

snow snow snow


Hi everyone, well, here I am again writing from cold and snowy Michigan. Last week the temperature drooped to 20 below F for those of you in Mad that is -29C. It warmed up a little over the weekend because we got 8 more inches of snow. They say this is the worst winter they have had in many many years. If God is trying to show me this will never be my home again, it worked.

Well, now about my Mom. Some days are better than others. Yesterday was one of the better days. When I came in the door she was in the dinning room and yelled to me by name and said come here. It was good to have her know me. The night before she told my Dad she was going to die that night. She is talking a little now where we can understand her. She still can not walk, but can scoot around in the wheel chair using her feet. She is not eating regular food because she forgot how to swallow. The food is all mushed like baby food. We have been giving her some protein shakes which she really likes.

As for me, I am at peace with everything that is going on. I have been listening to God when he speaks to me and reading and studying His word daily. I thank you all for all your prayers. Please continue to pray for my parents and that God continues to use me as his servant.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

update on home assignment

Well here it is. I have been back in the states for 2 months and it has not been an easy task. In November when I returned to the States my mom returned home from the hospital the day before me. I was able to help my parents for about 2 weeks before my Mom returned to the hospital. We had many rough days where she almost didn't make it. After about 3 weeks she was released. She went to a nursing home where she will live the remainder of her life. I went to Arizona January 1 to 9 and during that time they discovered she had lost 37 pounds in 1 month. When I returned my Dad ask me to postpone my return for a month. Tomorrow I will try to change the date. I think it is more for my dad than my Mom. He is really taking this whole thing very hard.