Hello all. Dad made a bit of progress yesterday on two fronts. First, he was able to get dressed from head to toe. He still needed some help on this, but getting completely dressed (shoes included!) is a big step at this point. Additionally, the "roar" he's been dealing with in his ears suddenly stopped. This is wonderful news as he was finally able to hear conversations and a little bit of what's on TV. I told him that this is truly the answer to a prayer as many of you have been lifting him up during the past week asking for the roar to be silenced. Thank you for those prayers and please be sure to thank God for this answer. Of course, we have no guarantee that it won't come back, but we're choosing to celebrate that he's enjoyed at least one day recently without that roar.
So, after getting dressed and being able to hear, mom and dad went out for a little spin around town. They enjoyed getting some lunch and driving just about all over the place-- good thing gas is still relatively inexpensive!
We continue to ask for your prayers as dad is picking up once again with physical therapy to try to regain some of the strength he has lost. Please ask God to provide him with the strength to complete the sessions and for patience while his body "re-learns" a lot of what he needs to be able to do.
As always, thank you for your continued prayers and support!
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Hallaluah!! I'm so glad to hear that roar is gone and that the radiation is complete! I hope the cruise around town was enjoyable, now prepare for the SNOW! We'll continue praying for healing and peace and love. Norman, you are a miracle and you're not done yet! Of course it helps to have the best wife in the world, right Brenda? Thanks to Jon for making it possible for all of us to keep up to date on your progress and I'll definitely thank God for all the progress you have made! Monsie and Donnie Gillis
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear of your dad's progress, and we look forward to reading about his continued progress. Much love and prayers are being sent your way. Terry and Jim Z.
ReplyDeleteWe are tickled to hear good news! You are one tough cookie and such an inspiration to those around you. All your baby steps will keep adding up to one huge leap and before you know it, you will be bouncing back again. Norman, I'm not trying to make you laugh, but are you sure that "roar" is not the same thing we've been hearing coming from the office at VSE all these years?!?! Couldn't let that one go by, Brenda! Glad it has stopped for now and hope it continues. We love you both and will keep praying for you. Aaron and Laurie
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