What a fantastic opportunity I had this weekend to spend the time at my mother's place! Aaron (whose 19th birthday was on Saturday), Jason and his girlfriend (I love being able to say that!) Dani made it down for Mother's Day, a very special treat! The whole weekend was wonderful, including being able to attend church at Central Heights (my mom's church) and share God's blessings and praise Him as they gave me an opportunity to share in her Sunday School class. And in the worship service, it felt like the pastor was preaching from the last 3 months of my life as he taught from Psalm 40, telling how God brings us out of the pits of despair and sets our feet firmly on solid ground. We've experienced some deep pits, but God has really given us stability and security in His love and grace as He's carried us through. All glory is His!
Today it was back to GFS, and back to the routine. Today was also the swallowing test under X-ray, which went okay - I have been upgraded to minced, which is a very good thing, but I still had some trouble with some textures, not being able to swallow properly. There is still some food particles that are getting into my esophagus, which of course is not good, so I passed, but only partially. It's still a praise item, and I am thankful for the small step forward. The test will be repeated in about a month, and so solid food will have to wait for awhile longer.
Ben and Aaron continue in their healing process as well, although Ben has had some more swelling in his foot. Pray that he will be patient and allow his foot the time to heal that it needs. He is planning on being able to work on 2 files down here the first 2 weeks of June, and I am so looking forward to that! Aaron still suffers from back pain and fatigue, too, but is back to work for 4 hour shifts a few days per week. With him turning 19 this weekend, it seems he is suddenly all grown up! It was certainly a pleasure to share this weekend with him!
As usual, I want to thank all of you who faithfully follow this site, and uphold us as we continue on this journey. I love reading your comments and thank you all for your support, in whatever form it is given. God is good...all the time!
Judy
Happy belated Mother's day Judy! It is such a blessing to check into the blog to see how you are doing. You have a wonderful bright outlook and are a testimony to the faithfulness of God! We continue to pray for you and your family!
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Judy, what a blessing you and your family are to us as we read about your progress! It's so good to hear how God is using you and your story - whether at GFS or in a Sunday school class or with friends here in PG. God truly has been faithful! We wish you God's blessings and continue to pray for you as you continue your day by day triumphs and struggles! Brian and Val
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to be able to hear of all the progress you are making. God is truly good! I'm am so looking forward to seeing you this summer here in southern Alberta, what a reunion that will be!! Wish you all the best. We are heading to Vanderhoof this weekend to see Jolene and Mark and the kids. Take care. Audrey
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keep smiling:)
Anita,Ivon and kids
Just reading this post and realising that Aaron is now 19 years old!! How did he get from being 9 to 19 in less than 10 years? I just don't know!! Good to hear that he is able to be at work part time. Fatigue is a tough one to deal with for a 19 year old. What a wonderful thing it is to have 3 grown sons finding their own directions in life.
ReplyDeleteYou continue to amaze us, Judy, with your progress and, yes, the praise is for our Lord. He does have special things in mind for you - even the encouragement you have already been to others. Thanks for that.
Enjoy the Vancouver rain/sun/rain/warm weather when you can get out as there is about 4 inches of snow today up north here in FSJ where we are (looking after the grandkids)for a week.
we do love reading your posts.
Elaine and Ron