Monday Closeout

Nathan and I visited Dad around 9:30 PM.

He was resting peacefully but did want to know if it was night or day. I thought about taking him outside in the sun for a vitamin D bath but it is supposed to get down into the 20s tonight, the teens on Wednesday and single digits on Thursday, so maybe we will wait on that.

He is still in ICU because of the fluid in his lungs. They have removed the IV tonight and will watch him closely overnight. His BP has been a little low today.

I received an email from my cousin, Rick, who has been through the rigors of bypass surgery, and he assures me that it is hard for the uninitiated to understand how tiring talking, breathing, not to mention sitting up in a chair is on a patient. He also reassured me that this too shall pass. Thanks for the memories Rick.

Thank you Father for the holy event of each life. You sanction each second we live, and cheer us on as we search for the prize of this high calling. You pick us up when we stumble and encourage us to get back in the race. Dad has kept the faith, and continues to fight the fight, we selfishly ask that You extend to him a few more laps. so that he may finish the race with vigor. Even today new spectators have witnessed his faith, courage and discipline to exemplify and embody You. You are the author and finisher of all and to You all glory is given. Amen

Isa.40
[31] but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength,
they shall mount up with wings like eagles,
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint.

God is good!