Month: February 2016

I had a nice visit today, Mom was here.  We enjoyed Dave Blakeslee’s explanation of how his experiences of being a potter for 40 years has some real tie ins with how Father God is like a potter to us and how we are the clay.  As the clay we go through many stages and… Continue reading Day 3 Home, 8 days Post Op

Hi Everyone Today was better than yesterday on so many fronts.  The pain levels are so much better controlled today and my feet are improving. It really made me a happy man to shuffle past Rita this morning without waking her up!  She was so sacked and with everything she’s been doing she really deserved… Continue reading Day 2 Home, One Week Post Op

Today was major pain from first light- it was great to be in my own bed and 6 hours of sleep easily beats just a quick doze here and there. Having had the hospital cut my neuropathy meds by 75% has left my feet feeling skinned raw. When your feet don’t have normal feeling then… Continue reading Day 1 Home (1st full day) – Day 6 Post Op

Attempted to post this last night but by the third attempt I fell asleep.  Just wanted to say we were home safe by 9pm Monday 2/22 and it felt glorious to be back. Thanks so much to everyone for your love, cards and support.  Several of you traveled clear to Philly for a visit.  What… Continue reading Home Sweet Home

Praise the Lord we are going home. Paula and Terry are on their way to pick us up. Please pray that the 3 hour ride isn’t too taxing for Sam. Since he didn’t sleep well last night he is taking a little nap. He ate well at lunch and has been up for 3 strolls.… Continue reading Homeward Bound!

The sun is out and it’s a beautiful day. Sam texted me before I got here and told me he made quick work of his breakfast and even saved me a muffin. How sweet. When I arrived they were preparing to insert his new PIC. Because this is a sterile process I had to step… Continue reading Post Op Day 5