Blessings

This is an incredible time to be able to count our blessings, most of which are all of you, and morphene! I don't know if it's the disease or the meds that is causing Gary to sleep a great deal, but most of his awake moments are peaceful. Ocassionally he takes a coughing spell that sounds like he will surely choke or puke, but they pass without the afore mentioned unpleasantries. He is incredibly weak, but still doing all of his care, except the pick lines that I've been doing since they were installed. (Special thanks to Uncle Terry for the hand-held shower head!)

We were blown away when T and Jane called from the Sun Fire Station for directions to the house. We had a super visit with them Saturday. Thanks, guys, that's not an easy weekend drive, you know! It was great to see you. Our pastor and his son came over and finished picking up branches left by Gustav and Ike. For those of you that don't know, Preacher who blogs with us is Mark. He uses the call sign his Pawpaw gave him when he was much younger!

Isabella got to spend the night and then Vallie, Terry, and Tara were here for Sunday lunch. It was a busy weekend. Admittedly Gary was tired, but so grateful for your time and your love. He continues to enjoy your visits, and the dogs have actually quit barking and carrying on when folks arrive. It is helpful if you can call first, just in case hospice personnel are here, or if we come to the point of dealing with unpleasantries such as those named above. I'm not sure we will have advance indications when declining issues surface.

Again, thanks for sharing. I am convinced that your support is carrying us through this time that should be painful and miserable, but truly is not. Love is a powerful thing and our God is great.

Special prayers and love to our friend Jewel White as he faces health issues as well. Good of you to call. You and your family have done so much to make our coming to Bogalusa a success and we miss you.

Humbly,
Robbi