WEDNESDAY
May 5, 2010
Sarah and Matt arrive this afternoon. We can’t wait! Our daughter in law and her boys will be picking them up from the Dayton airport about 1:00. I know their visit will be a special time for all of us.
Mary has experienced some significant decline in her physical strength so this week for the first time she has not been able to get upstairs to bathe and sleep. We have a day bed downstairs that she has been comfortable in, but I know she longs to be able to get back into her own bed soon. There is a strong likelihood that with Matt and Sarah here for the next 5 days, Matt and I could get Mary upstairs in the wheel chair. Our friend, Liz, used this procedure with her Mom. Mary has been willing to use the wheelchair in the house from time to time, so she is getting more comfortable with it.
So we will see how these next days go. We are so blessed to have this time with Matt and Sarah. We are going to thoroughly enjoy it. We will also see Bryan, Beth, Owen and Griffin quite a bit as well. So we will cherish this time. Again, thanks for all your love and prayers.
May 5, 2010 at 3:22 pm
So glad family members are coming. May God give you very special times together.
Have you considered installing one of the chair lifts that run up a stairway? The expense may be too great but perhaps there are ways to get help with the cost?
Ted and I send our love and our prayer to God for an outpouring of His grace and strength.
May 5, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you enjoy this special weekend together…Mother’s Day! Maryanne is one special lady and mom! Thanks for keeping us posted so we know how to pray. We love you!
Christie
May 6, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Happy Mother’s Day, Mary Ann. I pray that God gives you a wonderful, peaceful time together with your family this weekend. I miss you guys.
In Christ’s Love,
May 6, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Love you both so much…Praying!
Linda
May 7, 2010 at 2:54 am
So glad to hear family is coming to visit – how very special for all of you. I continue to keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings to all of you this Mother’s Day!
May 7, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Hi Dave and Mary Ann: Our thoughts and prayers are continually with you as you walk this journey together. Mary Ann, may this Mother’s Day be especially blessed by the Lord as you share it with your precious family. We love you both. Karen and Dave Phillips
May 11, 2010 at 12:59 am
We send our heartfelt love and prayers to you both. May the LORD greatly bless your family time.
May 11, 2010 at 7:09 am
Dear Mary Ann & David,
We are colleagues of Jerry and Shelly in Berlin and have been praying for you. We just wanted to drop a line this morning to let you know you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. May you be greatly blessed as you continue to look to Him for your strength.
In His Grip,
Don & Sarah
May 11, 2010 at 10:26 am
Love and prayers to all of you.