Hello all. Sorry for the silence the past few days. I wanted to get up a quick post to let you know that dad will not be home for Christmas. Instead, we'll still be on the 6th floor of Rex Hospital. The doctors were nudging us in the direction of going home for Christmas, but after we discussed things, we felt that dad's condition pretty much made that impractical as he's still needing care around the clock. So, everyone OK'd the stay at Rex. We are currently working on securing a spot in a rehabilitation facility, so he'll be at Rex until that spot is found.
As you can imagine, Christmas in a hospital is not ideal. Please pray for dad and his comfort. Also, please pray for mom for strength and to find rest where she can.
I'll post more a little later, but I wanted to make sure everyone was aware of the latest. Have a Merry Christmas.
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Dear Parks, Thank you for the update. You all have been on my mind all day. I know you are disappointed that Christmas will be spent in the hospital, but I know you all want what is best for Norman. Brenda, take care of yourself and know that we love you and care so much for you. Jon and Cassie, what a blessing you are to your Dad and Mom. I know you will all find joy just being together no matter where you are during the holidays. Our prayers are with you all and we wish you all a Merry Christmas! God Bless, Lynn and Brenda Pearce
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to the Parks family. Wishing Norman, Brenda and all the family could be at home. Keeping Norman near the best care possible is a wise choice. Norman, looking forward to visting with you when you get home.
ReplyDeletePrayng for a quick recovery. Randy and Rose
Norman and Brenda, you and your family stay on our minds constantly especially today, Christmas eve.Our prayers are for improvement in Norman and hopefully a rehab spot soon plus strength and peace to you all. Thanks Jon for the update as we check the blog each time we come to the computer. May god bless each of you with faith, hope, and love.
ReplyDeleteLove to each of you.
Rod and Janice
Parks family, I know it is disappointing that Norman is not at home for Christmas but I also know that you all want him to be comfortable. We will continue to pray for a room in rehab to open up. My prayer for Christmas Day is that you will feel God's magnificent love in a most extraordinary way! I am believing He will reveal Himself to you! Brenda, I love you. I will be seeing you both soon. Love and Blessings....Jim, Emma, Lynsey-Paige and Alan
ReplyDeleteDear Parks,
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you. I know it is disappointing not to be at home but you want the best and most comfortable place for Norman. Brenda, please try to rest. Jon we are so glad you keep this blog up as we are always wondering how your dad is. May God be with you. We love you. Bill & Judy Woodward
Jon,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update. I am constantly thinking of Norman and your family and praying for healing and strength. I look forward to seeing Norman again soon. Please tell him we're praying each and every day. Dusty & Jan Wall
Hi Jon...I'm sorry that Christmas will be spent in the hospital. Thanks for the continued updates. I'll comment again later. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
ReplyDeleteNorman, Brenda, Jon, and Cassie,
ReplyDeleteLinda and I are thinking of you all and praying for you on this Christmas day.
In yesterday's N&O there was a piece on the op-ed page about Dicken's famous story "A Christmas Carol," by Nathan O. Hatch, President of Wake Forest University. Hatch said in part,
"The essential message of Christmas, like that of Hannukah, is not addressed to those who bask in good times. The message of this season is for those in need, for the lonely, the outcast, those whose world may have been turned upside down.
The Christmas story pictures a sprig of hope blosomming in the most desperate of times: no room in the inn, even for a young woman giving birth; Herod madly killing the innocents; a young family like vagabonds, fleeing for their lives to Egypt. Yet to forlorn shepherds, the angels did appear and proclaimed, 'Fear not; we bring tidings of great joy.'
The 15th century German carol 'Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming' captures the paradox of life that blossoms not in the balmy days of spring, but in the bleak midwinter:
'It's fairest bud unfolds to light,
Amid the cold cold winter,
And in the dark midnight.'"
I could not help thinking of you all when I read these words, and I hope you do not mind my sharing them with you now.
May the blessed HOPE that IS Christmas engulf your hearts and warm your spirits in these dark days and through all the years to come!
with HIS love,
Harvey
I'm so glad to get the latest news. You have all been on my mind and in my prayers these last few days. I know it's disappointing that Norman couldn't get home for Christmas, but I know your decision to keep him comfortable was best. You are putting Norman's needs first as you should. We will be praying for a room to open up in a rehab facility soon.
ReplyDeleteYou all remain in our thoughts and prayers. Continue to be strong as you have in the past weeks. We know that a room will be available in rehab center soon.
ReplyDeleteBuck and Barbara
I hope you had a Merry Christmas even though you were in the hospital. We have all been thinking of you often and praying for you often also! I am thankful for this blog and feel that your family is a very special one! Please know that I am only a phone call away if there is anything I can do. Our prayers are with you and shall remain with you. Love, Monsie and Donnie
ReplyDeleteDan and I have been thinking about you through the Christmas holidays. I'm so sorry that everyone couldn't be home for Christmas, but the important thing is that your family could be together and Norman is getting the best care possible. Brenda, please take care of yourself--you are an incredibly special person who we all love dearly. I wish I could somehow take some of the burdon off of you! Hopefully you can find strength and peace in the hundreds of prayers "flooding heaven" for the Parks family every day! Cassie, Jon, Melinda, and Josh-thanks so much for everything you are doing to help your parents get through this very difficult time. You are truly a godsend to your mom and dad! Our prayers are with you now and in the future. Please let us know if there is anything we can do! Our love and prayers are constantly with you! Kathy and Dan
ReplyDeleteParks family, I hope you all have been able to find some peace over Christmas. Our prayers of comfort for Norman and peace and rest for Brenda, Jon and Cassie continue. We also pray that Norman will be able to be moved to a rehab facility soon. Please call on us if there is anything we can do to help. Roger and Donna Langley
ReplyDeleteI know that is was disappointing not to be home for Christmas, but you were all together, so God is good. How wonderful it would be to know exactly what God has planned, but then we would never experience placing our trust in Him. The song says it best- "when we don't know His plan and we can't see His hand, trust His heart." You are constantly in my prayers. Kay Morgan
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