Update on my daddy - May 18, 2013

After a dreadful experience at the rehab hospital, Daddy is now at the OLOL hospital. I won't go into the details but there are many a fault in a move that almost cost my father his life. From a rehab hospital liason who told the dr over the phone that he was ready to leave, to a dr. who listened to the liason and releases the man without even seeing him, to a rehab hospital who was not ready to deal with a man who was not urinating on his own, not transferring on his own, etc. I prayed last night as I could not sleep - seeking God's guidance for us. How faithful He is. Now Daddy is where he can get the necessary medical attention. He may have to go back to surgery as one of the pins has developed an infection. Please keep him and all of us in your prayers.

Update on my father:

    Last night I spent the night up at the hospital and we had a rough night. A beginning bedsore meant he had to be turned every two hours. Add to those times up the other visits from the hospital staff and we got less sleep rather than more. Also, since we had downgraded his pain med because of his blood pressure, he woke up hurting a couple of times when he was on his injured side and we had to get a little creative in his positioning. In spite of the spotty sleep he was alert this morning and doing better than he has done thus far.
  
   The good news is that he at the rehab hospital now. My sister will stay with him tonight and, if needed, Dale tomorrow night. After that he will be on his own. Please continue to pray for him - that God will strengthen his body and encourage his heart. Pray for my mom as she misses his constant loving care. Pray for my sisters and myself as we continue to minister to both of them. Most of all - praise our heavenly Father for his loving and faithful care to His children!!

  

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!! Many of you already know that my dad fell and broke his hip Saturday evening. The surgery went well on Sunday, but Monday and Tuesday were bad days with his blood pressure bottoming out at 83/34. He was almost non-responsive and very weak. BUT our Lord, who is merciful and great, laid His hand upon my father's weak flesh and today he had a great rehab. His blood pressure stayed low (104/49 range) but he was able to do some sitting exercises, feed himself lunch and then go to the gym and take a few steps!! Thank you most blessed Father in heaven for your mercies. Please continue to pray for my daddy as the road to recovery is just beginning.

Church Spring Camping Trip 2011

Twice a year our church goes camping at one of our state parks for two nights – Thursday and Friday. It is great fun. The weekend before Easter we all went to Fountainebleau State Park.  The weather was great and we had a wonderful time. There were approximately 24 children and 13 adults. Below are some pictures of our fun!!

Setting Up

Watching the Setup Procedures

Hugging Friends

Wearing Pastor Dale’s Hat

The Park has a Sprinkler area

Lake Ponchatrain and the Beach

Rising off the Sand in the Fountain

Waiting in Comfort

Swinging Our Way Back to Camp

Egg Hunt (thanks again Mrs. Melody and Faye!!)

God has bless our church family with a great love for each other and I thank Him for these times we have to spend together in fun, food and fellowship.

Old State Capitol

  This past Saturday the church had a field trip to the Old State Capitol in downtown Baton Rouge. We had about 20 kids and about 10 adults, so there was a good group. First we looked around outside while we waited for everyone to arrive.

 

 

Ella and Emma sitting patiently.

 

 

 

 

Jacob waiting patiently. Such a sweet smile.

 

 

 

 

Some of the menfolk waiting patiently.

 

 

Then we went inside to look around and watch a short film on the history of the building.

 

The building has a beautiful stained glass ceiling above the spiral staircase.

 

 

 

 

 

I’m a little prejudice toward this family – my son-in-law, daughter and their two sweet babies.

 

 

 

 

 

Grandpa stealing a kiss from a fat little cheek.

 

 

After touring inside, the children had fun playing on the hillside in front of the capitol.

 

Micah and Josiah

 

 

 

 

 

What you can’t see is the mud that was mixed into the grass, but the kids didn’t seem to mind.

 

 

 

The Shelby clan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then we crossed the street and went up onto the levee for a picnic lunch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Gonzaga’s along with Ella, Emma and Sarah.

 

 

 

Cesar & Laura

 

 

 

 

Noah with a wild hair do.

 

 

 

 

Rob and Carlo seeking out some shade.

 

 

 

 

Ella checking out the concrete walkway over our heads to make sure it was safe to stand under. After all, she is an engineer’s daughter!

 

 

All in all we had a wonderful time in downtown BR on a beautiful spring day.

“This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be lad in it.” Psalm 118:24

Thank you to our Veterans

This past Monday our Governor held a ceremony to present medals to those who have served our country. My son-in-law, Chad, was one of those veterans.

 

 

Chad and Amy before the ceremony.

 

 

 

 

 

Chad and Amy with Governor Jindal as Chad received his medal.

 

 

So often I don’t think about the sacrifices that have been made in the past and are being made now. I am thankful for this reminder.

To Chad and those other who have placed your lives on the line for my freedoms and safety:

Thank you!

May God bless each and every person who has served and is serving our nation and her people.