Mom is better

It’s now been 11 days since Mom fell and broke her hip at a Branson show.  Ten days ago she had surgery.  She has been in rehab ever since.  Ruth and I try to go see her everyday.  Dad is driving back and forth to our house every day to stay overnight.  We are all tired, but other than that, all seems to be going well.

I’m not in the therapy sessions, but the workers are complimenting Mom’s progress.  I can for sure say her attitude and strength are improving daily.  She should go home next Saturday, one week from today, if all continues to go well.

We all hate that this happened to Mom, but I do see a silver lining in the dark cloud.  I have been able to visit with Mom and Dad every day for over a week.  It’s been a long time since that happened.  I love hanging out with them. The Lord has his ways of turning our lemons into lemonade.  Keep praying.  Mom is better, but still has a ways to go.

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Preachers are a hoot!!

My dad always said preachers are the funniest people in the world.  I’m about to decide he’s right.  I spent the last two days with seven preachers in an informal conference setting.  I don’t know how I could have had more fun.  We share the same situations, and are able to help coax each other through tough waters.  Sometimes the best medicine is to lean back and guffaw.  That’s what we do.

Don’t misunderstand.  We cry together too.  One of the brothers is going through a hard time.  We stopped everything and had a special time of prayer for him.  We will continue praying for him.

I find myself more and more grateful God called me to preach.  He rescued me from a life of shuffling widgets.  I can’t think of anything I could have done that would have been a higher calling.  On Sunday say a kind word to your Pastor.  He can use the encouragement.  Thank you, Second Baptist, for being my larger support network.  I love you.

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Therapy

Mom's topsy turvy broken hip world continues to be a guessing game. We thought Mom was heading home soon, but she is way too weak. Mom, always frail at best anyway, is struggling to gain strength. She will probably be in therapy another 7 to 10 days.

Please understand. We are not complaining. We all unanimously agree she is right where she needs to be, doing what she needs to do, receiving the care she needs to receive. Thanks for your continued prayers.

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A day with Mom

I spent the bulk of today in my mom's hospital room. She is doing well. Physical therapy is hard on her, but she knows it is for the best.

If all continues to go well, she may go home on Saturday or Sunday. Home Health people are already lined up to come care for her at her house.

Thanks for praying. This whole situation could have been much worse. We have seen the Lord's hand at every juncture.

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Yay for Mom

Dr. Chris Reeves, son of our very own Corky and Carole Reeves, did Mom's surgery. He was wonderful. We are grateful he was available.

Mom did great. They were able to put a rod in her femur. A few weeks of therapy should do the trick.

We are rejoicing. Thank you for praying. The Lord has smiled on us.

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Mom's Surgery

Mom is in pain, but not in agony. Any moment now, the nurse will check her blood to see if it has thickened enough to do the surgery. She takes blood thinner.

If all goes well, Mom will only need a pin in her femur. Otherwise she will need a total hip replacement. I'll let everyone know something tonight after surgery.

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My mom's fall

It's Wednesday, September 15, 12:17am. I can't sleep. My mind won't shut down. It's obsessed over Mom's situation.

Mom fell yesterday at a Branson show. She missed a step. Today or tomorrow she will have surgery for a broken hip.

Please pray for Mom. Her health is already delicate. Pray for Dad. He is at home in St Louis recovering from a cold. He will head this way when confident he's no longer contagious.

Pray for my brother Charles and Mom's sister Evelyn. They are in Branson with Mom. Pray for Ruth and me. We are clearing our calendars for the next two or three days. I'll try to keep you posted through this blog.

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