Before the Hospital and Continued Thanks

Thank you all for the continued prayers and support. We FEEL it! Chris is really doing amazing for all he has had to endure. He does not complain though pain is continual. He is tolerating it. He/we have enjoyed the many visits/cards (sure keeps his spirits up), as well as been blessed with delicious meals and generous surprises. The Wii game his friends got him has been fantastic. Keeps him moving. Chris continually asks for work on his problem solving. I hear, “Let’s do problem solving” a lot! Finding the right word for everyday conversation is sometimes difficult, but he constantly wants to be challenged! Praise the Lord! We have several games to help Chris with problem solving/recall. Chris is claiming the verse, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13. When you stop by, ask him to try it out!

Not sure many of you know that when Chris started having headaches/double vision on January 1st, our home phone was not working correctly. We were with Jeanne’s Dad, Jan 5th- 11th for a heart catherization, (that went so much better than anticipated! Only a 20% blockage. PTL) While gone our phone was on the fritz, and would give you a busy signal, so no phone calls could be received or messages heard. If Chris would have called during that time, we would never have known. The phone was replaced on Jan. 11th in the late afternoon. Monday, Jan. 12th Jeanne was in the garage and heard one ring on the phone, so started in to answer it, when she did not hear another ring, thinking that should have rang more than once before the new answering machine kicked in. Upon walking in it was Chris on the phone saying, “Hi, this is Chris. I’m in the hospital…” the phone was picked up at that point. If we had only gotten that message, what hospital would we have started to look in? Chris lived 45 min. north of us. Probably would’ve started there. God certainly had His hand in the perfect timing for that phone call. Chris had no other phone numbers with him. God also protected Chris for the 11 days before surgery by having no seizures. We are so grateful.

Chris goes back to the surgeon for suture removal on Thursday, Jan. 29th. Could you please keep him/us in prayer that day especially. It looks to be a very difficult one. We are also thankful for the surgeon that worked on Chris and the medical staff at the hospital. Knowing Chris had no insurance, they still took excellent care of him. We are also grateful for the prompt recognition and immediate care from the local hosptial. God is so good.
Your caring has truly been incredible. We are trusting the Lord with His mercy and care, taking one day at a time, for that is what we’ve been given.
May God bless you,
John and Jeanne