I’m No Preacher …
It happens, you know. Compared to a month ago, Dad looks and sounds great. He is SuperMan … he is SuperDad … he is MyHero …
It happens, you know. Compared to a month ago, Dad looks and sounds great. He is SuperMan … he is SuperDad … he is MyHero …
They were with us on Day 1 … we did not know them at first … one of them is a self-confessed G&G Addict … I suppose the other is in denial ……they are DAngelLove … they have been praying for us since the beginning.
The first week after Dad’s accident … what we call it the ViolentSilence … I received this email from Mrs. DAngelLove:
I read your blog every day and send your dad’s name up to God several times a day. I’m so happy that he is slowly improving. Yes, slow is best.
Do you have any more news on the young skateboarder, [ ... Sk8ter ... ]? I’ve been praying for him several times a day too.
My heart broke with the news of the mother and her four young children. Please drop a little update to let us know how they are doing. I’ve added them to my prayers.
Bless you for all you do. Thanks for helping all of us know how to best pray for your family.
Love, [DAngelLove]
This email, like so many others, had a name but neither a voice nor a face. That uncertainty would soon change:
DAngelLove, thanks for loving us … even though we were strangers to you.
World, we know there are other angels out there … you have emailed us and written cards and letters … We would love to see you, hear you, or meet you in person … and especially thank you for your love and prayers. Send us a pic or drop us a note.
That’s not right … a collection of stories, events, and incidents that are just … not right! No. 3 is up right now … yes, it’s about 1:00am … with a “tummy ache” … so here I sit pounding on the computer. I found an example of what happens when an older sister takes advantage of a younger sister. Take a look yourself …
No.3, I know that you cannot read right now, but when you learn … THAT’S NOT RIGHT!
This one is for those late-nite addicts … who will check the ‘puter right before going to bed on a Saturday night … or those early morning freaks … who will be running to church late and flip open the laptop right before they leave the house …
On Friday, Dad (and Mom) had their first car ride together to the EarNoseThroat guys. We have been waiting for this appointment for so long because these are the Geni ( … our plural of genius … ) who will tell us about Dad’s 6th and 7th nerves ( … not “sevens” nerve … ) I will let Dad tell you about the news from the EarNoseThroat team, but I will share with you a little something that Dr. Cutie3 said to Dad … just listen …
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Cutie3: I cannot believe how well you are doing … smiles … Let me say this, and I am not talking to you as doctor to patient, but I am saying this man to man: You are amazing! … smiles and puts hand on Dad’s shoulder … I remember you from the the Trauma Unit and I have to say that you are truly amazing! I am so happy to see you sitting here! … continues to smile …
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That dude is right, Dad. You are amazing! Just ask the World …
Check back later for these fun stories.
Our good friends, SouthernDrawl and JrKatz, lost their father and grandfather on Wednesday evening. I never met KindSpirit, but I am told that he was a very nice man, with a gentle and kind spirit … sometimes grumpy … but aren’t we all? He was a WWII veteran, as well as an eyewear business owner. He would often contribute eyeglasses to those who could not afford them.
“All praise to the God and Father of our Master, Jesus the Messiah! Father of all mercy! God of all healing counsel! He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us. We have plenty of hard times that come from following the Messiah, but no more so than the good times of his healing comfort—we get a full measure of that, too.” (2 Corinthians 1:3-5) (The Message)
That’s not right … a collection of stories, events, and incidents that are just … not right! Cranberries and Dirty Socks …. That’s not right!
I spoke with WordSr a few hours ago and WordJr is lookin’ good … alright … A-Okay! The SuperSurgery proceeded without any complications and WordJr may even be able to come home tonight. However, he is begging to stay at the hospital so he can watch cable all night! Go figure … Thanks for your prayers everyone.