Henry's dad, Gene, is in the hospital right now. At 85 (almost 86), things can happen very quickly. While he had slowed down a lot over the last couple of years - he and Evelyn have been able to stay in their home, drive to church on Sundays, and maintain independent living. Three weeks ago, Gene was in the hospital for gall bladder and pancreas issues. Saturday he was admitted to the Cardiac Care Unit. We have both heart issues and kidney issues at this point. Most of our news has not been good. But as I have encouraged others to do: I want to list the things I am grateful for.
1. We have excellent doctors - we have confidence that they are competent and that they are trying to do everything that they can for Gene.
2. The nursing staff have been helpful, friendly, and are taking very good care of Gene.
3. Debra encouraged me to get started with Curves and work on my weight this year. I have the energy to do the things I need to do here.
4. Our preacher, Roger, sent me an email yesterday - his prayer: the perfect will of God for Gene. What more could I ask of God, but for his perfect, wise divine plan for Gene to unfold?
5. Gene was alert and much like his old self tonight. I even got him to crack a smile and chuckle a couple of times.
Life is uncertain - we will enjoy the time we are getting to spend with the family up here - and we will be grateful for the days that we can talk with Gene and spend time with him.
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I'll pray too... for that perfect will. There is never anything better. But also for you and Henry as you deal with this.
Is Debra getting married this weekend?
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