This is the longest I’ve gone without posting since I started this blog, I think. I really don’t have much new news anymore–and I am not complaining about it!
Dad is doing well, getting more feeling in his left foot, which is awesome. He’s having in home physical therapy. I know just getting home has done wonders for his spirits. He had a meeting with his heart doctor and he doesn’t need to see him anymore which I consider a great thing.
He has had so many visitors, so many gifts of food, cards in the mail, phone calls and much more. Ali, Adam and BJ & I have been offered help if we needed it at every turn. I’ve been trying to write things down and keep track of who has brought or done what. I know without a doubt I’m going to miss someone. Please, please know we could never write adequately or express our thankfulness. I have been absolutely blown away by the generosity, camaraderie, and genuine care we have been shown during this time. Please know, if you did something for us, it meant something. It didn’t go unnoticed, it blessed us.
Before BJ & I decided to move back to Kansas, we were looking forward to living close to our family and being in a smaller community. We never could’ve imagined how Dad’s wreck would bring both of those things we so deeply desired into complete focus. My family has always been precious to me and I have always loved my Dad and been proud to be his daughter. But to see how many people love him and who would do for him whatever was needed, it has really been a gift. As his family, I don’t feel like we’ve done anything unique–we’ve done what anyone who loved their family member would do. And to stand on this side of this, to drive up to his house, to hear his voice on the phone, to see him smile. Well, I am amazed and not taking it for granted.
So this is an informal “thank you” I know, but it comes from a very deep part of me. We have experienced community in an amazing way–I pray BJ & I and all of us can be to some of you what you have been to us.
(one more post coming before Easter, I promise!)
We have watched you kids grow up and into adulthood. As you said it is wonderful to live in a small community, to see the care and friendship given to families in need. You have been given more time with your dad, embrace it and be grateful.
Keep us posted. You do a great job. Let me know if you need anything!!!!!!!!!!
Susie & Gary
Aubin, I rejoice with you over all God has done for your father and for all of you through this long trial. Seeing your daddy must remind you of the miracle power of God! May we all treasure our loved ones so much and never take them for granted. We all need that reminder! God bless you Aubin…and your entire family!
In Him,Glenda