Sorry for the delay in updating. Dad was supposed to have a meeting with the Palliative doctor last Friday, but we didn't hear anything all week until Jared and I were at Mom and Dad's on Wednesday night for supper. The meeting ended up not happening. I think they just talked to the doctor over the phone. Or to the palliative nurse, Mom didn't really specify. Either way, they have decided to switch a couple of Dad's medications back to pill form for a while, but that was the only change after his CT scan.
Dad had a great personal accomplishment on Wednesday, though. He's been asking to go up to his art studio for a few weeks now and he finally had the energy to make it up there with the physical therapist on Wednesday! He was very proud of himself, and we were very happy for him that he got to see his studio again. It's funny how your priorities change once you become sick. Who would have thought five months ago that walking up two flights of stairs would be such a big deal? It really puts things into perspective and makes you realize that so many of the little trivial things that we worry about each day are really not all that important in the long run.
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- Gerald Folkerts
- A former teacher, Gerald is an artist, who now works at home out of his third-floor studio. He is an avid camper, who loves to travel and spend time outdoors. He also has a very eclectic taste in music, and is a firm believer that you can never have too many books or cds. Gerald is also a member of Covenant Christian Reformed Church, and belongs to an octet of very talented singers, called "Celbr8". He is a great husband, father, and grandfather, and enjoys spending quality time with all of his family.
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Thanks for the update Dana. It's been great to see Gerald in church for the past two weeks. That's amazing. I'm so glad that he was able to get up to his art studio. That is something to be quite proud of. It's little things like that that we take for granted. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope that things continue to improve.
Thanks for all the updates, I always enjoy reading them even though I don't always comment on them.
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Praise God! So many of us have prayed (and continue to pray) for your entire family...I'm sure many of us ask for the same thing; complete healing. I have personally prayed he would rise again and walk and I am sure I'm not alone in that prayer. It is truly a testament to God's faithfullness to us and that he hears our prayers. I am so happy (beyond words) to hear he was able to walk up to his studio again. Seemingly a simple task for us--I don't know if we could begin to comprehend the accomplishment this was! We hope (and continue to pray) for many good days ahead!! May God continue to bless your family. Thank you for posting the updates!
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