Wednesday, November 01, 2006
From the Lighthouse Keeper 6.22 / Edie update day 45
Greetings, saints and lighthouse keepers all!
Today is All Saint’s Day, the time of year when we remember those who have died in the past year. We will be listing and lifting their names once more this Sunday during our worship service (which Reverend Jenkins will be leading, plus it’s a Communion Sunday too).
As I ponder this season and the events that saturate it, two verses come to mind:
“Rejoice in the Lord always! I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:4-7)
and
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1
Friends, remember that you are not alone. Which means there are others with you and before you and beside you, and it means that you are before and behind and beside and with others. And we all help one another, thanks be to God.
I pray this finds you well.
I visited with Edie today, and she’s looking and sounding more and more like the Edie I met four months ago. Talking much better, upright, exercising. She’s in pain and in frustration, but I believe she is as motivated as ever to come back. And by the grace of God, she is.
Hope to see you soon at the lighthouse on the hill!
Pastor Kerry
p.s. the United Methodist Bishops of the world are gathered in a meeting in Africa even now. There’s some more information about that here at www.FTLHK.blogspot.com.
Wednesday 11/01 Edie Update Day 45
Hi Everyone:Well, mom keeps improving!!! She had a GREAT weekend! She had a number of visitors on Saturday and was REALLY happy to see EVERYONE!!! She fell asleep with a big smile on her face and smiles everytime we talk about Saturday and her visitors!
THIS WEEKEND: We have some family coming in from out of state on Saturday with a very limited timeframe . If you wanted to visit this weekend, we ask that you COME ON SUNDAY, NOT SATURDAY or one night during the week.
*She had her first shower on Sunday! They had to get replacement padding for her neck brace before they could give her a shower - that way one set can dry while the other is on her. She was so happy and said she felt wonderful!
*Yesterday she attempted to get out of bed on her own - she wiggled down to the bottom and got her legs off the bed. BAD in that she could have fallen again, good that she's so determined (she thought she had to get to therapy)! If she keeps it up though, she'll end up in a "veil" bed (it's completely enclosed and she ends up being zipped in so she can't get out or fall out). Hopefully, she won't make another attempt!
*She remembered a little bit of something said in her therapy yesterday. We continue to "quiz" her about things. She got to see Zach on Friday night and Cory & Zach on Sunday and remembered that they had been there and was happy to have seen them. She said they brought dogs in yesterday (they have therapy dogs that come in) and had one come to see her - she was really happy about that. Hopefully, soon will be Sheba!
*At 3:30 today we meet with the Case Manager and will have a lot more information to report. We're anxious to find out about her swallowing as well as her wrists.
As always, we thank you for your continued prayers!!!
Much Love,
Edie's kids
Today is All Saint’s Day, the time of year when we remember those who have died in the past year. We will be listing and lifting their names once more this Sunday during our worship service (which Reverend Jenkins will be leading, plus it’s a Communion Sunday too).
As I ponder this season and the events that saturate it, two verses come to mind:
“Rejoice in the Lord always! I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:4-7)
and
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1
Friends, remember that you are not alone. Which means there are others with you and before you and beside you, and it means that you are before and behind and beside and with others. And we all help one another, thanks be to God.
I pray this finds you well.
I visited with Edie today, and she’s looking and sounding more and more like the Edie I met four months ago. Talking much better, upright, exercising. She’s in pain and in frustration, but I believe she is as motivated as ever to come back. And by the grace of God, she is.
Hope to see you soon at the lighthouse on the hill!
Pastor Kerry
p.s. the United Methodist Bishops of the world are gathered in a meeting in Africa even now. There’s some more information about that here at www.FTLHK.blogspot.com.
Wednesday 11/01 Edie Update Day 45
Hi Everyone:Well, mom keeps improving!!! She had a GREAT weekend! She had a number of visitors on Saturday and was REALLY happy to see EVERYONE!!! She fell asleep with a big smile on her face and smiles everytime we talk about Saturday and her visitors!
THIS WEEKEND: We have some family coming in from out of state on Saturday with a very limited timeframe . If you wanted to visit this weekend, we ask that you COME ON SUNDAY, NOT SATURDAY or one night during the week.
*She had her first shower on Sunday! They had to get replacement padding for her neck brace before they could give her a shower - that way one set can dry while the other is on her. She was so happy and said she felt wonderful!
*Yesterday she attempted to get out of bed on her own - she wiggled down to the bottom and got her legs off the bed. BAD in that she could have fallen again, good that she's so determined (she thought she had to get to therapy)! If she keeps it up though, she'll end up in a "veil" bed (it's completely enclosed and she ends up being zipped in so she can't get out or fall out). Hopefully, she won't make another attempt!
*She remembered a little bit of something said in her therapy yesterday. We continue to "quiz" her about things. She got to see Zach on Friday night and Cory & Zach on Sunday and remembered that they had been there and was happy to have seen them. She said they brought dogs in yesterday (they have therapy dogs that come in) and had one come to see her - she was really happy about that. Hopefully, soon will be Sheba!
*At 3:30 today we meet with the Case Manager and will have a lot more information to report. We're anxious to find out about her swallowing as well as her wrists.
As always, we thank you for your continued prayers!!!
Much Love,
Edie's kids
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