Update on Daddy - No One Knows But the Lord

 It's been about two weeks or more since I have done a "blog update" on Daddy.  Again, I wish that I could tell you that it has been a steady improvement since he returned from LSU Medical Center.  But, the sad, sad truth is that Daddy has not improved at all.  

As I said in my last entry, the Drs. told us that Dad's condition is chronic and the Drs. simply could not say if there would ever be any improvement or if he would live the rest of his life being pretty much helpless.  We know that the only person who knows this is the good Lord himself.

This has been a very hard "pill" for all of us to swallow.  It has caused Daddy to ponder the end of his life pretty much on a daily basis.  We have had some of the most heart wrenching conversations with him, but, as hard as they are, we count them a blessing.  

Yes, Dad's bags are packed and sitting by the door, awaiting the Lord's arrival to take him to his eternal home.  Now, we know that only the Lord knows when that will be and we are all trying to make the most of the remaining time that he has, whether that is two weeks, two years or five years.  And, we know that the Lord could still do a miracle in his life and restore him to some type of function.  And, we know that ultimately Daddy will be healed, if not on earth, then in heaven. 

Even though we know all these things, it does not take away the sadness in his heart and our hearts for the sad condition of his body.  He cannot so much as scratch his nose, you could pretty much label him "helpless."  On some days his sight is such that he can hardly recognize anything and some days his hearing is greatly compromised.   Yes, it is very sad. Of course, we are all so thankful that in spite of all that he has lost, his mind remains just as sharp as ever.  What a blessing!


Brian came  week before last and spent a couple of days with  Daddy and Joel left yesterday after being here a few days this week.  Seeing them  was such a boost and it's at times like this that we wish we were all more closely located.  But, we are making it work.


We do not know God's plan for the days ahead, we strive to not be discouraged, but it is so hard.  We thank you so much for your continued prayers as they are all that we have to hold on to.  It is still  hard to believe that on June 9th our world was forever changed but praise the Lord, He is still on His throne and He promises to never leave us or forsake us. 

Blessings to you!