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Thanks to your support, my parents were able to buy a van today that can transport Dad's wheelchair! This will be so helpful in preventing falls and helping him keep up his energy, especially since he's still working.[...]
Dad is home from the hospital today after 4 stable CAT scans. He will follow up on July 8 with another CAT scan. Thanks for the prayers! Please continue to pray. Hopefully, they will soon be able to buy a van that could carry his wheelchair so he doesn't fall so frequently. Unfortunately, this accident also means more medical bills and less time to spend getting ready to move next week. [...]
Last night Dad fell again, this time going into the new house. He briefly lost consciousness and went to the ER. A scan was done that showed a slight brain bleed. He is now at Good Samaritan Hospital where he is being observed for at least 48 hours. He is, of course, joking around with the staff. The initial read on a second scan is no change, and a third will be done later this morning.[...]
Thank you so much for the generous donations we have already received! We also had a great team of volunteers last weekend making a lot of progress on the new house![...]
We've been living in a split-level house, but the stairs have become a challenge for Mark. We purchased a ranch house this week. The new house will need some renovations to be wheelchair-accessible such as modifying a bathroom and improving access in and out. We also have some outstanding medical bills. Since a motorized wheelchair is becoming increasingly helpful, we are hoping to soon purchase a van that is equipped to carry one.[...]
ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a nervous system disorder mainly affecting neurons that control voluntary muscle movement. The disease is progressive; the patient gradually loses the ability to move, speak, eat, and breathe on their own. However, there is great variability in the order of these symptoms. [...]
Some people wonder how I am doing: I am still working, but everything is now a challenge. My awesome wife has to help me get dressed every day. My incredible children are constantly having to get things for me or help me up. There isn't one thing that is not difficult to do other than sit in my blue lazy boy chair and spend time with family. Thank you thank you for your prayers and support for my family. God is the author and finisher of my life. My life is in His hands. Matthew 6: 25 - 34[...]
One of greatest blessings (what?) of having a disease is seeing the communion of saints in action. I and my family have been blessed with action, prayer, hugs and laughter over these seven months. We have experienced that God delights in us because we have experienced it through the hands, feet and voice of so many saints here on earth.[...]
