Back in the early 60's, Mom had two placards on the wall of her "work area" in the basement. One was a picture of a bunch of cave men sitting around a campfire with the caption, "Next week we gotta get organized!" The other was a bunch of colonials gathered in what appeared to be Freedom Hall in Philadelphia with the caption, "OK! Now that we're organized, what're we gonna do?!"
Well, now that we're organized, we have plans and options!
Yesterday we met with Dad's medical staff and support team. It seems that he's now ready to move on! His progress has been good, and he's ready to progress out of Hamilton Place. We're so thankful for the many prayers of faithful friends like you, who've been praying for his recovery. He's not up to the level of mobility that he was a month ago, but then again, he's not likely to attain that level. But praise the Lord, he's made good progress and has reached a level of mobility that can be maintained outside of the constant medical care at Hamilton.
The question remains now: Where should he go? The level of assistance he needs is still a bit more than Mom can provide, yet, not enough to keep him in a medical facility. Right now, we'd appreciate your prayers - especially through the next week or so, as we weigh the options before us. The Lord has given us a wonderful, caring staff of professionals who are assisting and counseling Mom and Dad through this period of decision, but we know that He has also given His Spirit to guide, direct and lead. We pray that as we listen to the facts presented to us, we'll be sensitive to the Spirit's hand as He guides us along, and the result will be best for Mom and Dad together.
Right now, the information we have is too tentative to post, so we ask that you bear with us in love when we seem vague in our explanations, here on the blog. We'll let you know what we can as soon as we're able.
In the mean time, both Mom and Dad want to thank you for your many prayers, notes and comments of care. It's a joy to know that the "family" reaches so far!
Keep checking back here for more details. We'll post 'em as we get 'em!
May the Lord bless each of you and keep His arms tight around you!
In His arms,
Lee & Doug
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