WEDNESDAY

Our trips to Chicago and Michigan got postponed.  Since my last post Mary has struggled with strength, stamina and mental alertness, so we decided to wait to see if things improved enough where Mary would feel like traveling.  It became apparent that travel would take too much of a toll on Mary Ann so we opted to stay home and enjoy our days together here.   I am so grateful for this month off to just focus on Mary and her needs.  Some days are better than others, but on most we get out for lunch, drive around some new area in our neck of the woods, enjoy the still beautiful spring, and then stop for UDF ice cream.  Mary is still a committed Chocolate Chip afficianado, while I am into Coconut Almond Chip right now.  (As I write this UDF is having a “two scoops for the price of one” sale for those in the area. ) 

Some days are better than others for Mary Ann.  On her good days she has a little more strength and stamina.  She can get out of a chair on her own, back and forth to the bathroom, up and down the stairs to the bedroom (though in her own unique way).  On her tougher days she needs quite a bit of assistance.  We have a walker but she is adamant against using it for some reason.   And even when we are out, she glares at me if I mention the wheel chair.  She was willing to use it when we were in Florida, because she knew she wouldn’t run into anyone she knew.  Here, she won’t even consider it.  She wants so much to be able to look and act strong.  She gives it all she has when we are out in public, but welcomes the couch for a good nap and relaxation time when we get home.

So this is where we will stay.  Our former pastor and his wife, Kenneth and Sarah Liu will be in town to preach for me the next couple of weeks.  They will stop by to say “hi” Saturday.  We haven’t seen them for over a year.  Also Matt and Sarah will arrive Wednesday, May 5th to spend a few days over Mother’s Day weekend.  What a treat that will be.  Bryan stopped by last night for a visit.  That provided a lift to Mary’s spirits as well.  So all is all we seek to fill each day with all the joy possible, making the best of our reality and resting in the Lord.

Thanks for your ongoing prayers.  I still plead with God each night to heal Mary Ann.  I make my case for how it would bring Him such amazing glory.  Perhaps an eleventh hour miracle is still in store, who knows.  But in whatever God decides to do we know He is good.  He is our Father.

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