Welcome to A Gravel Road Journey!

NOT SO LONG AGO, Dad RE-named his art studio, "A Gravel Road Studio", and so this seemed an appropiate title for his blog.

Why 'Gravel Road'? As Dad explains, "Gravel roads take us off life's busy highway and force us to slow down. When we slow down we have time - time to notice the things around us; the things that matter the most; life and breath, the flowers and the trees. Gravel roads allow us to taste the dust of our travel and give us time to breathe."

Since his studio is a place of quiet reflection and contemplation, we wanted to create a space for family and friends to do the same as we journey together down this new and unknown path. We also wish to keep family and friends updated on his diagnoses and treatment, so please check in often for updates and new information.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

A Couple More Weeks

Well, Dad was not able to come home at all yesterday like the doctor had originally hoped. We were at Mom and Dad's for supper last night and Mom filled us in on the latest news. Dad's blood sugar levels have been going down, but they are still not quite regulated enough for him to not need the insulin shots. Until they get him down to just the diabetic pills, he has to stay at Riverview, so it will most likely be at least a week, probably closer to two before he can be released.

Thankfully his cold is gone, but the last few days he has been sleeping again a bit more. They are doing bloodwork again (I think today) to try and determine the cause, and the results of that might mean changing some of the doses of his medications again. We'll know more about that in a few days.

In the meantime, please continue to keep the family in your prayers. We appreciate it so very much!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am thankful that the doctors are monitoring your dad's sugar levels. I give praise that those levels are dropping. I pray for God to continue to guide the doctors and grant them wisdom on how to treat your dad. May you continue to find comfort and strength for this journey in the everlasting arms of our Lord and Saviour.

skej said...

thanks once again for keeping all of us informed. we all want to phone and be supportive but know that it adds to the work of your mom. Hope he is home soon and of course our prayers are with him and your family.

Anonymous said...

We are thinking of you all and pray that you feel God's continued love and strength carrying you through this difficult journey.
May you experience the hope that this Easter weekend brings.
Our prayers continue to be with you all, daily!

Dorothy, David, and family

Anonymous said...

I pray that God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ would grant strength and peace to each member of the family and also healing to Gerald. May God hold you close and carry you.

Anonymous said...

siebrien
We leven met jullie mee in alle zorg en spanning die er nog telkens is. Dat we in gebed tot onze HEER elkaar tot steun mogen zijn