Steve posting again with a brief update just to say that Lee is doing well overall following her shoulder surgery. She had hoped to do the next update personally, but typing efficiently with one hand (especially when brevity is not a primary gifting 😉😬) has proven to be a bit more challenging than expected. She had her first follow up with the surgeon this week and he felt all was going as planned. Lee needs to stay in her immobilizer sling pretty much full time for two more weeks but can start doing some “passive PT” now to prevent the shoulder from getting more stiff. She also ventured out yesterday on her first driving adventure with the immobilizer. She reports all went well and I saw no marks on the car and had no police reports that challenged her assessment![...]

The promised update is that Lee came through her shoulder surgery without any of the anesthesia complications that have marked some of her past procedures and she is safely back at home resting.  The surgeon was able to reattach one tendon that had been torn loose and he worked to “clean up” some areas of the joint that had some bone spurs and other impingements that were likely causing a significant amount of her pain.  There were two additional tears that he was unable to repair but the hope is that continuing physical therapy and strengthening exercises will bring added strength and stability.  The immobilizer/sling they gave her is quite the contraption but it seems to be effective at holding things in the right position.  [...]

Hi all, 

This is Steve posting in an attempt to summarize what has been a very active (a significant understatement but I struggle to describe succinctly, hence the “title”) 3+ past few weeks and to let you know of a few things on the horizon. The days leading up to and through the holidays were a mixture of precious time spent with family (remotely) & friends and some very tough and tragic events that have unfolded in our community.[...]

Hi! Welcome to BrooksBulletin on PostHope.org

We are so glad you have joined us on our new site. We are very excited to be on the PostHope.org platform. You”ll find posts just like you did on CarePages but with the added flexibility of posting more pictures, enhanced communication options, a calendar you can view to see important appointments needing prayer or events needing participants. It provides a way to know of transportation, meal needs, etc. You will find the calendar along the top of the page along with tabs for you to send a message, read posts, and see more photo albums as we get them up and running, so check back soon! We will be approaching this site in a little different manner than CarePages in that we will be posting updates on both of our lives and everything won't be focused on my medical journey. It will focus more on how we, as a couple, are trying to embrace God's plan for us and how God has taught us to love, persevere, and trust in His ultimate sovereignty in all areas of our lives.  We will also be posting updates on how God is working in our lives in general. (Our version of Facebook/social media). This site allows for easy sharing to your social media platforms, so please freely re-post or re-tweet on your social media platforms as you like in hopes of encouraging others. We would love it if you would take a quick minute and register on PostHope with your email. They promise no spam, advertisements, or selling of your email. if you register, you will get an email anytime we post a new message. We truly appreciate the thousands of you who have followed us over the years.  We love you and thank you for your prayers as we continue on life's journey. With you, we truly know we are not alone. Love![...]

A Legacy of Love ... 

Grandmother, it's been a year since Jesus called you home. It seems like an eternity. I didn't know one could cry so much. Grandmother, I've cried a million plus tears. I am so selfish when I wish you were here. I know you have touched the nail-scarred hands of our Saviour,
walked on streets of gold, and dipped your hand in the crystal sea. I am confident you have seen my mansion and have already made yours a beautiful place! I know you have no pain and I could never ask you to come back here to this fallen world. I know you would tell me the beauty is beyond words ~ which means you are speechless, which is a miracle in itself![...]

Twenty Years

I do.[...]

Grieving and Hope

Thank you so much for the prayers, cards, flowers, and correspondence regarding the passing of my beloved grandmother. Her passing is a profound loss in my life. She was a huge, comforting, and inspirational part of my life. I am so thankful God saw fit to allow me to be with her for the final three weeks of her life and to be able to be talking to her with our
hands clasped as she took her final breaths. My grandmother has prayed fervently for my healing and got to see the visible results of her prayer. She has prayed faithfully for 20 years and as I spent time with her in the final weeks of her life, she was so excited to see me doing so well and to see the answer to her prayers.[...]

A Full Life
December 15, 2014

Lee's Grandmother went to be with Jesus over the weekend. She died peacefully with Lee holding her hand and the family at her side. We are now working to plan the funeral service that will honor such a full life and strong legacy. Thanks for all of your prayers and support.[...]

One Year Later... December 12, 2014, 6:58 PM

Steve posting...Amazed at how quickly and slowly the same period of time can seem to pass depending on the perspective from which you analyze it. One year ago today we all sat anxiously awaiting word that Lee had come safely through her first surgery in New York. She, of course, made the experience a blessed one as she made certain I was lavished with birthday gifts (thanks to all who already offered "Happy" wishes again today) and emerged with her wit and determination fully intact to begin her journey to recovery. She has continued to enjoy dramatically improved health over the past many months and has been able to reengage with several physical activities to help rebuild her strength. We continue to be humbled and blessed by God's love and care in the midst of difficult seasons.[...]

Happy Birthday!!! May 29, 2014, 1:21 PM

Steve here...Those of you who were following Lee's journey during her surgeries back in December will recall that she managed to make certain my birthday wasn't "overshadowed" by her brain surgery. She had a "gift of the hour" prepared in advance for me as I waited to hear the great news that she had successfully come through surgery. Well today it's my incredible opportunity to try and reciprocate as Lee celebrates what feels a lot like a second first birthday.[...]