February 26
Here we go again!
Today, Norm’s oxygen numbers dropped very low and they had a hard time getting him to stabilize. So another early trip to the hospital, afraid of what I would find.
But what started off really terrible, it ended up being the best day he’s had in weeks. They addressed those things that caused him stress. The music therapy lady came to visit. A good friend of his came to visit. He ate better than he has in days.
When I left, he was happy, joking and making the best of still being in the hospital.
I realized something today. I’ve been pushing through each day, doing what needed to be done…step after step. It is the prayers and support of the people in my life who have kept me going…doing for me what I cannot do for myself as I focus on Norm and his health. I am truly blessed.
Where’s the joy?
I am thankful for the prayers and emotional support of those around me.
I pray for the ability to be a blessing to those with whom I come in contact throughout this struggle.
I rejoice that God has placed people in my life who are supporting me and lifting Norm and I continually in prayer.
Where’s the joy? Friends and family walking alongside. How sad it would be to walk this road alone.
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!
Again if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone?
And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him–a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
TRICIA LATHROP 