Well, I will share the bad news first. Dad had a bit of rattling in his chest a few days ago and the nurses checked him over and determined he was getting a cold. Normally, not such a big deal. But Dad's immune system is still in a very weak state. The doctors put him on antibiotics, and so far, he is doing well. He has to take them for five days, but the effects are supposed to last about another five days after he's done taking them. Hopefully they do the trick and it doesn't develop into pneumonia.
Now for the good news.....where to start is the question?!?!? Dad has been feeling really good the last week or so, despite having a cold. He's been up and about in the house on a regular basis, and he's been more coherent in the last week than he has been for quite a while. It's so nice to see glimpses of the 'old' Dad. Since he's been feeling so well, Dad has been spending a lot of time on the phone calling friends and family. I know he's been thoroughly enjoying the converstations he's been having, and I'm sure he has many more people that he'd like to talk to yet.
His other exciting news is that he actually got out of the house on Saturday. Mom and Dad went out for supper to the Inn at the Forks with a few friends, and Dad told us on Sunday that it was absolutely amazing. I think he was really glad to finally be outside again after being cooped up in the house for so long. I know he is also getting very excited for the art show this weekend, and is looking forward to seeing friends and family.
And finally, as always, we continue to ask for your prayers. Even though the art show is only a few short days away, a lot can change in that short amount of time. Please pray that Dad would continue to feel well enough to come to the show, and that the antiobiotics would clear up his cold before the weekend is here.
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I give thanks with you that Gerald has been feeling better this past week. I pray that God would bless the antibiotics to his body to help fight this cold. I pray that he would be well enough to go to the art show. God is great. He never ceases to amaze. What a blessing for you as a family. I continue to pray for healing.
Diane
Gravel roads do indeed change us.
Years ago while driving back from the lake our car suddenly lost power and for some reason unknown to my husband and I we turned off
the main highway and onto a gravel road. With no tools and no phone and now off the main path we wondered what to do next. We were annoyed with ourselves for turning
off the highway when suddenly out of nowhere a man wearing overalls that said MECHANIC on them appeared at our window and asked if we needed help. He proceeded to
open the hood and without tools was
able to quickly identify a small wire that was possibly causing the
touble.We turned on the ignition and the car ran beautifully. We turned to thank him but he was already out of sight. We wondered
an Angel perhaps? We never had trouble with the car again.God Bless you and keep you in his care.
Who knows what miracles are around the corner on gravel roads.
Glad to hear your Dad was able to get out of the house for a dinner at the forks. Please know that your family is in our prayers, and we wish you well.
How exciting it is to hear that you enjoyed a night out for dinner with each other and friends! I pray that this energy will be sustained as you and your family celebrate the art show. Hope to see you!
I so enjoyed reading Morley Walker's column today... a true testament to the preciousness and depth of the Folkerts love for each other and the people in their lives!
Lorraine
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