Happy Thanksgiving!
God is good!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Wednesday
As we approach Thanksgiving day we are mindful of many days of thanksgiving this year.
As Charlotte and I headed south to Dumas to be with her family, we stopped in to see Mom and Dad. Cindy and Mike had been up to see them but had left before we got there. Nancy and Madeline will share Thanksgiving dinner with them today and Suzanne and her clan will be up tomorrow for the day. I return on Friday to clean up the aftermath of Black Friday.
Both Mom and Dad seem to be adjusting well to their new place and have used the warm days we have had recently to take brief strolls outside around the apartment and to sit on the patio. Chanetta has gone home for the holidays and the Visiting Angels have returned to assist during her absence.
All of us want to express our thanksgivings to all of you once again and to wish you and your families a blessed holiday season as God continues to bestow His grace and love on us.
God is good!
As Charlotte and I headed south to Dumas to be with her family, we stopped in to see Mom and Dad. Cindy and Mike had been up to see them but had left before we got there. Nancy and Madeline will share Thanksgiving dinner with them today and Suzanne and her clan will be up tomorrow for the day. I return on Friday to clean up the aftermath of Black Friday.
Both Mom and Dad seem to be adjusting well to their new place and have used the warm days we have had recently to take brief strolls outside around the apartment and to sit on the patio. Chanetta has gone home for the holidays and the Visiting Angels have returned to assist during her absence.
All of us want to express our thanksgivings to all of you once again and to wish you and your families a blessed holiday season as God continues to bestow His grace and love on us.
God is good!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Friday
A good friend posted this video on her Facebook page.
I thought it worth sharing.
Thanks Carie Beth!
Failure doesn't phase You, worry doesn't win,
Loss doesn't leave You afraid to start again,
Our sin doesn't shock You, our shame doesn't shame You at all.
Mistakes do not move You, terror doesn't tame,
Death doesn't doom You to life in the grave,
Our struggling doesn't scare You, our secrets don't surprise You at all.
There is nothing above You, there is nothing beyond You,
There is nothing that you can't do...
There is no one beside You, there is no one that's like You,
There is nothing that You can't do...
Whatever will come, we'll rise above,
You fail us not, You fail us not.
No matter the war, our hope is secure,
You fail us not, You fail us not.
You fail us not...
Hatred doesn't hide You, evil doesn't ail,
Despair can't disguise You and tell You that You've failed,
Our doubt doesn't daunt You, our darkness won't defeat You at all.
You're bigger than the battle, You're bigger than the battle
You are bigger than the battle has ever been.
“Fail Us Not” was written by and performed by the band 1000 Generations. This worship song is their incredulous response to a heavenly Father whose love is undiminished by our “un-loveliness” and whose faithfulness can transform us into the people he envisions us to be.
We believe that hope is viral.
failusnot.com
This is a place where you are invited to watch real stories and be encouraged, to share your thoughts, and to post your own tale of God's goodness to you.
God is good.
I thought it worth sharing.
Thanks Carie Beth!
Fail Us Not from Steven Potaczek on Vimeo.
Failure doesn't phase You, worry doesn't win,
Loss doesn't leave You afraid to start again,
Our sin doesn't shock You, our shame doesn't shame You at all.
Mistakes do not move You, terror doesn't tame,
Death doesn't doom You to life in the grave,
Our struggling doesn't scare You, our secrets don't surprise You at all.
There is nothing above You, there is nothing beyond You,
There is nothing that you can't do...
There is no one beside You, there is no one that's like You,
There is nothing that You can't do...
Whatever will come, we'll rise above,
You fail us not, You fail us not.
No matter the war, our hope is secure,
You fail us not, You fail us not.
You fail us not...
Hatred doesn't hide You, evil doesn't ail,
Despair can't disguise You and tell You that You've failed,
Our doubt doesn't daunt You, our darkness won't defeat You at all.
You're bigger than the battle, You're bigger than the battle
You are bigger than the battle has ever been.
“Fail Us Not” was written by and performed by the band 1000 Generations. This worship song is their incredulous response to a heavenly Father whose love is undiminished by our “un-loveliness” and whose faithfulness can transform us into the people he envisions us to be.
We believe that hope is viral.
failusnot.com
This is a place where you are invited to watch real stories and be encouraged, to share your thoughts, and to post your own tale of God's goodness to you.
God is good.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thursday
Briefly, Mom and Dad are doing fine. Dad has bounced back from his recent episode and sounded great today. Mom is ready to join the Internet community, so we are shopping for the right computer for their needs. I don't know if I can get her to take over this blog, but I am going to try. I just hope she doesn't read all I have been reporting over the last few months.
God is good.
Now an update on Tom Logue from Ray Higgins.,
From: Ray Higgins
Subject: Tom Logue health update
Dear current & former CBFAR Coordinating Council members,
I have Tom Logue’s permission to tell you about his recent medical diagnosis.
He has been diagnosed with cancer in his lungs.
He told me that there is no treatment/cure for it.
At this time he is not in any pain, and, in his upbeat voice, he said, “I’m taking it a day at a time.”
If you would like to drop Tom a note or card, his address is:
1506 Parham Pointe, #11C
Little Rock, AR 72204.
Thanks for your prayers for him, his daughter Louise, who lives here in LR, and his son Tim in North Carolina.
Ray
Ray Higgins, Ph.D., Coordinator
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Arkansas
1504 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
501.223.8586 (office)
501.224.9474 (fax)
www.cbfar.org
Tom, we are praying for you.
We owe you immeasurable gratitude for your faithful gallantry in championing the causes of Christ our Savior. God's accomplishment through you His servant, is a legacy we can only hope to strive toward. Most of all, thank you for teaching us about how to love each other and be bold in expressing that love.
You are a treasure.
May God hold you in His lap and immerse you in His loving care.
He is good!
God is good.
Now an update on Tom Logue from Ray Higgins.,
From: Ray Higgins
Subject: Tom Logue health update
Dear current & former CBFAR Coordinating Council members,
I have Tom Logue’s permission to tell you about his recent medical diagnosis.
He has been diagnosed with cancer in his lungs.
He told me that there is no treatment/cure for it.
At this time he is not in any pain, and, in his upbeat voice, he said, “I’m taking it a day at a time.”
If you would like to drop Tom a note or card, his address is:
1506 Parham Pointe, #11C
Little Rock, AR 72204.
Thanks for your prayers for him, his daughter Louise, who lives here in LR, and his son Tim in North Carolina.
Ray
Ray Higgins, Ph.D., Coordinator
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Arkansas
1504 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
501.223.8586 (office)
501.224.9474 (fax)
www.cbfar.org
Tom, we are praying for you.
We owe you immeasurable gratitude for your faithful gallantry in championing the causes of Christ our Savior. God's accomplishment through you His servant, is a legacy we can only hope to strive toward. Most of all, thank you for teaching us about how to love each other and be bold in expressing that love.
You are a treasure.
May God hold you in His lap and immerse you in His loving care.
He is good!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday
Dad slept very well last night after eating his egg sandwich and is doing much better today. He was dreading getting a shower when he woke up but he managed it with ease and had a good breakfast. He is not listing to port this morning and is back to a normal routine. He was lucid and speaking normally and was able to relate the events in the ER from last night.
It appears that this was another episode precipitated by NPH.
Thank you for your continued prayer.
God is good.
It appears that this was another episode precipitated by NPH.
Thank you for your continued prayer.
God is good.
Sunday/Monday
Lethargy and thick tongued speech have cropped up on occasion over the past few weeks. There has not been a pattern or specific precedent for this condition nor has it persisted longer than twelve to eighteen hours or been accompanied by other symptoms.
Sunday, Dad had a less than normal prelude to the day and indications of idiosyncratic behavior persisted for the most of the day. Two of his granddaughters, Hali and Kakki came up for the Razorback game and stopped by to see Mom and Dad. Mom said that Dad was less than communicative. He may have spoken one or two senteces during their entire visit.
Around eight p.m., Charlotte called and said that Mom had called 911 because Dad's BP was high and his pulse was elevated and he was very weak. Chanetta didn't think that she could get him into the van by herself. He was also having difficulty with his balance.
I left work and met them at the hospital. Dad looked tired and his eyes were matted and he seemed groggy. He was responsive and was able to relate relevant facts about his birth date and social security number to the admitting nurse but I could tell all was not "normal". They ran all the customary test and gave him a cat scan.
At 10:30 I sent Mom and Chanetta home because it was going to be a couple of hours before any results would be available. I went home to change clothes and eat a bite and came back around 12. Dad had been sleeping even through the din of beeps of machines, emergency room radios and a baby crying in the next room. He woke up when I came in and asked a few questions and went back to sleep. About 12:30, the doctor came in and said that they were going to get him up to walk around a bit. I told her that he needed a walker and a gait belt at best. She said that they were not permitted in the ER so I told her that she better have a couple of strong nurses at his side or they would be picking him up off the floor. I had tried to explain his NPH to them (I guess they didn't read his chart from his previous stay in the hospital) and that it was probably the reason for most of his symptoms. She said that she would get another nurse to assist. I asked her if they were going to keep him over night and she said that all of his baseline numbers were good and that he would be going home. I told her that I would have to go get his gait belt, clothes, wheelchair and suitable transportation.
I woke Mom up and gathered all the needed paraphernalia and headed back to transport him home. I got him dressed and with the help of an aide got him into the van and we headed home. Mom and Chanetta were waiting and Dad said that he was hungry. The transfers to and from the van were labored and Dad could not seem to sit up straight in the wheelchair. Chanetta made him an egg sandwich while I tried to get him in a more upright position. He couldn't seem to right himself. Chanetta indicated that he had had trouble with his balance all day. Hopefully he will be able to get some sleep and he will regain his normal demeanor tomorrow.
We will try to get him in to see his PCP as soon as possible and develop a new strategy for the future in the event this type of episode continues to occur.
We are praying for guidance and strength as we go forward.
God is good.
Sunday, Dad had a less than normal prelude to the day and indications of idiosyncratic behavior persisted for the most of the day. Two of his granddaughters, Hali and Kakki came up for the Razorback game and stopped by to see Mom and Dad. Mom said that Dad was less than communicative. He may have spoken one or two senteces during their entire visit.
Around eight p.m., Charlotte called and said that Mom had called 911 because Dad's BP was high and his pulse was elevated and he was very weak. Chanetta didn't think that she could get him into the van by herself. He was also having difficulty with his balance.
I left work and met them at the hospital. Dad looked tired and his eyes were matted and he seemed groggy. He was responsive and was able to relate relevant facts about his birth date and social security number to the admitting nurse but I could tell all was not "normal". They ran all the customary test and gave him a cat scan.
At 10:30 I sent Mom and Chanetta home because it was going to be a couple of hours before any results would be available. I went home to change clothes and eat a bite and came back around 12. Dad had been sleeping even through the din of beeps of machines, emergency room radios and a baby crying in the next room. He woke up when I came in and asked a few questions and went back to sleep. About 12:30, the doctor came in and said that they were going to get him up to walk around a bit. I told her that he needed a walker and a gait belt at best. She said that they were not permitted in the ER so I told her that she better have a couple of strong nurses at his side or they would be picking him up off the floor. I had tried to explain his NPH to them (I guess they didn't read his chart from his previous stay in the hospital) and that it was probably the reason for most of his symptoms. She said that she would get another nurse to assist. I asked her if they were going to keep him over night and she said that all of his baseline numbers were good and that he would be going home. I told her that I would have to go get his gait belt, clothes, wheelchair and suitable transportation.
I woke Mom up and gathered all the needed paraphernalia and headed back to transport him home. I got him dressed and with the help of an aide got him into the van and we headed home. Mom and Chanetta were waiting and Dad said that he was hungry. The transfers to and from the van were labored and Dad could not seem to sit up straight in the wheelchair. Chanetta made him an egg sandwich while I tried to get him in a more upright position. He couldn't seem to right himself. Chanetta indicated that he had had trouble with his balance all day. Hopefully he will be able to get some sleep and he will regain his normal demeanor tomorrow.
We will try to get him in to see his PCP as soon as possible and develop a new strategy for the future in the event this type of episode continues to occur.
We are praying for guidance and strength as we go forward.
God is good.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tuesday
The phone rang 6 or 8 times and the voice mail picked up. I called again about an hour later and the same thing happened. I wondered if the new old phone number was really in service. I finally got an answer on my way home from work. They had gone AWOL!
A re-naissance of sorts today. For the first time since "The Move", Mom and Dad took a road trip together somewhere other than a medical facility. Chanetta took them to their house on Zion and let the make off with some "stuff" that they "needed". For the last umpteen years we have struggled with what to get them for Christmas or birthdays that would be something other than a dust collector or trivial gadget or clothes that might be worn on occasion. After today, I know what to get them for Christmas. I won't say it here because my siblings will beat me to it. Needless to say they enjoyed the outing and the homecoming.
God is good.
Shifting gears a bit.
Most of you know Tom Logue and the array of diverse tribulation and anguish he and his family have endured over many years, including the latest tragedy with the death of his son John this year.
Tom is in need of our prayer again tonight for a new physical challenge facing him. He spoke with Dad last night and at the time described the diagnosis as cancer. When I talked with him tonight he said that the doctor told him today that it was not as dire a condition as first thought, and that he might have to live a little longer.
He could not be specific because I assume he has had to absorb a lot of information over the last few days and could not be definitive as to the diagnosis. He wanted to refer me to Louise but she was not there when I called.
I asked if I could share this with people that loved him and wanted to pray for him, and he joked that it would be okay if I could find anybody. He said that he knew people had been praying for his sanity for many years. He was greatful for the call and appreciated the concern.
However you pray tonight, remember Tom, Tim and Louise.
God is good!
A re-naissance of sorts today. For the first time since "The Move", Mom and Dad took a road trip together somewhere other than a medical facility. Chanetta took them to their house on Zion and let the make off with some "stuff" that they "needed". For the last umpteen years we have struggled with what to get them for Christmas or birthdays that would be something other than a dust collector or trivial gadget or clothes that might be worn on occasion. After today, I know what to get them for Christmas. I won't say it here because my siblings will beat me to it. Needless to say they enjoyed the outing and the homecoming.
God is good.
Shifting gears a bit.
Most of you know Tom Logue and the array of diverse tribulation and anguish he and his family have endured over many years, including the latest tragedy with the death of his son John this year.
Tom is in need of our prayer again tonight for a new physical challenge facing him. He spoke with Dad last night and at the time described the diagnosis as cancer. When I talked with him tonight he said that the doctor told him today that it was not as dire a condition as first thought, and that he might have to live a little longer.
He could not be specific because I assume he has had to absorb a lot of information over the last few days and could not be definitive as to the diagnosis. He wanted to refer me to Louise but she was not there when I called.
I asked if I could share this with people that loved him and wanted to pray for him, and he joked that it would be okay if I could find anybody. He said that he knew people had been praying for his sanity for many years. He was greatful for the call and appreciated the concern.
However you pray tonight, remember Tom, Tim and Louise.
God is good!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Wednesday November 4
Mom and Dad are settling into their new place. Most all the little fixes have been fixed and they got their old land line number installed today, the phone book is correct again!
Yesterday I took Mom to run some errands. She did very well. She walked all over Wal-Mart using the cart as her cane. She only has 3 more in home PT sessions left. Her recovery has been remarkable. The next issue she faces is the sleep study to address her apnea. I guess we will do this in January. She has been sleeping with oxygen since she got home from Health South which seems to keep her O2 level up and helps some with sleep.
Dad really feels more secure with the new bathroom arrangement. There are multiple grab bars in and out of the shower. Today was a beautiful day after all the cool wet weeks we have had. Dad made the best of it by sitting out on the small terrace and taking a vitamin D bath. After getting the phone installed, Dad made several calls to friends and family.
We have been so blessed by so many this year, and continue to be overwhelmed by the generosity and compassion of friends, neighbors, and people who were once strangers.
God is good.
Yesterday I took Mom to run some errands. She did very well. She walked all over Wal-Mart using the cart as her cane. She only has 3 more in home PT sessions left. Her recovery has been remarkable. The next issue she faces is the sleep study to address her apnea. I guess we will do this in January. She has been sleeping with oxygen since she got home from Health South which seems to keep her O2 level up and helps some with sleep.
Dad really feels more secure with the new bathroom arrangement. There are multiple grab bars in and out of the shower. Today was a beautiful day after all the cool wet weeks we have had. Dad made the best of it by sitting out on the small terrace and taking a vitamin D bath. After getting the phone installed, Dad made several calls to friends and family.
We have been so blessed by so many this year, and continue to be overwhelmed by the generosity and compassion of friends, neighbors, and people who were once strangers.
God is good.
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