Wednesday

Mom was packed and ready when I went to pick her up on Sunday. Jamie drove her to Mill Creek while I had the 15 prescriptions filled. Nancy and Madeline dropped in, and Charlotte and Rachel picked up Chanetta (Dad's nurse) in Pine Bluff on their way back from Dumas, so by 8pm the apartment was hummin. It is amazing to me how instant the change in their countenance and energy level once out of the institutional setting. Even in the new and unfamiliar environs of the apartment, it quickly became a family retreat with Mom and Dad back together again.

Mom went to see the surgeon today to get the staples removed. He xrayed her hip and told her that all but one of the hip restrictions were lifted. She can sleep on her side again and do anything that doesn't hurt. She will have to have the wound dressed everyday until it completely heals and he gave her another antibiotic as a precaution. We see her GP on Friday. Mom has PT, a nurse, and an aide coming in 3 or 4 times a week.

Chanetta is getting the place organized and setting up a routine for Dad so he doesn't feel left out. She treated them to purple hull peas and cornbread today (I didn't get the okra to them on time maybe tomorrow).

I think Cindy and Mike are planning to come this weekend I don't know if they are coming to see Mom and Dad or to ride in the Bikes Blues and BBQ parade.

Charlotte's Mom continues to have health issues and the distance apart makes it difficult and stressful. We would appreciate your prayer for her.

I appreciate your patience and faithfulness in checking the blog. I apologize for not being diligent in making daily entries. I will try to do better.

Thanks to all who continue to call and send cards, as well as your devotion to intercession on our behalf. God continues to bless us through the valley of affliction.

God is good.