Saturday

Well I have been remiss in updating the blog lately and I apologize. There has not been much new to report and my work schedule has changed and I have had trouble getting into a routine. Every time I start feeling sorry for myself about changes at work, I remember those who have experienced an even more drastic change. You are in our prayers.

I spent some time with Dad on Friday while Mom went shopping. He is improving one muscle fiber at a time. The most noticeable change from my perspective is his demeanor and conversation. He is more animated and is back to discussing weighty issues and his favorite topic, family and friends. I don't remember if I mentioned that the doctor now thinks he had a small stroke during surgery that affected his right hand. Originally they told him that they had stretched a nerve during surgery and it had caused weakness in his hand. I relate this because his propensity and desire to write all of you is one of the casualties of this ordeal. In lieu of the writing, he has started to make phone calls between PT sessions and is trying to reach as many of you as possible. He probably will not get to everyone, but rest assured he is humbled by the on going concern, support and prayer he receives from you daily and wants you to know how much he appreciates the love you have expressed in so many ways.

Many of you including my siblings have asked me if I think Dad will get much better than he is now. I am not a prognosticator and will only say that goals are important but the journey toward those goals is life. If Mom and Dad and the rest of us can stay positive and find meaning in the journey, then the goal will find itself. Physically speaking, keeping the principle of inertia is important. A body at rest, stays at rest, a body in motion, stays in motion...come to think of it, inertia applies to the mind and soul as well!

Stay inertialized!

God is good!