MARCH 7, 2012
"Every Christian must experience the essence of the incarnation by bringing the next step down into flesh-and-blood reality and by working it out with his hands. We lose interest and give up when we have no vision, no encouragement, and no improvement, but only experience our everyday life with its trivial tasks. The thing that really testifies for God and for the people of God in the long run is steady perseverance, even when the work cannot be seen by others. And the only way to live an undefeated life is to live looking to God." Oswald Chambers, March 6.
Kathie's progress and follow-up doctors appointment has pleased her surgeon, we are almost done with putting her arm in a plastic bag during her bath. I believe we added to Kathie's comfort by completing this surgery. Next, we meet with a orthopedic surgeon to address right arm and knee contractures.
While at Sharp Rehab we checked in on a fellow patient who had lived at Care Meridian. It was amazing to see him throwing a bean-bag, learning to walk and even speaking a few words. I celebrated with his brother, shook hands and said good-bye. Even as I reached the gym door, I already was already felt jealous of the progress and I confess my thoughts went to "why not Kathie?" I apologized, kissed Kathie and helped load her into the transport.
On February 18th, I scheduled a home visit for Kathie. There is anticipation of the visit, excitement at seeing Kathie in our kitchen then solemness as she is transported away. This visit I used the post-visit energy to run my 5-mile lake route, while taking to God. Good visit and I enjoyed our time together at home.
Last weekend, I sat with Kathie in the sun, I trimmed and painted her fingernails pink.
Take care,
Dave
Kathie's progress and follow-up doctors appointment has pleased her surgeon, we are almost done with putting her arm in a plastic bag during her bath. I believe we added to Kathie's comfort by completing this surgery. Next, we meet with a orthopedic surgeon to address right arm and knee contractures.
While at Sharp Rehab we checked in on a fellow patient who had lived at Care Meridian. It was amazing to see him throwing a bean-bag, learning to walk and even speaking a few words. I celebrated with his brother, shook hands and said good-bye. Even as I reached the gym door, I already was already felt jealous of the progress and I confess my thoughts went to "why not Kathie?" I apologized, kissed Kathie and helped load her into the transport.
On February 18th, I scheduled a home visit for Kathie. There is anticipation of the visit, excitement at seeing Kathie in our kitchen then solemness as she is transported away. This visit I used the post-visit energy to run my 5-mile lake route, while taking to God. Good visit and I enjoyed our time together at home.
Last weekend, I sat with Kathie in the sun, I trimmed and painted her fingernails pink.
Take care,
Dave
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