Monday, June 4, 2007

June 4 - Finally, After 7 Months...

Sunday was simply a wonderful day. I was able to take Barbara to church at GFM for the firs time in over 7 months! It was a VERY emotional moment as I wheeled her into the sanctuary for the first time in a long time. Then, as people began filtering in, you would have though a celebrity was present. We followed that with a meal at our favorite Mexican restaurant. After a full day, I took Barbara back to Millers and we were both completely exhausted. But what an outstanding day it was. Our plan is, as long as she feels up to it, I will pick her up for church every Sunday.

You will notice that I'm including a few more shots from the wedding. I hope you enjoy them. The lady with Barbara in the first picture is Peter's mom, Jeannie. I thought this was an excellent picture, especially of Barbara's winning smile. Jeannie and her husband Terry have become such good distant friends in the short time we've communicated with them. Barbara and I look forward to getting to know them better in the future, despite the distance of states between us.

Barbara will be visiting home again on Tuesday afternoon as some people from Miller's come to do a home assessment. This will help us evaluate just what needs to be done in anticipation of her coming home in early July.

Please continue to pray that Barbara makes marked improvements each day,

That this will be the week that she walks,

And that I am able to hold up strength and emotional-wise (I have really been run-down in both respects recently - the months are really catching up with me!).

I tell Barbara I love her a multiple of times every day. But I'm not sure I've said that to you yet. So, please know that I do love you and care deeply about you as well. Just as we have been in your prayers, to the extent that I'm knowledgeable about your needs, you too are in my prayers.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hi Greg--What a great day you and Barbara had Sunday! The experience showed the results of God's strength and depth of God's love. Barbara was an inspiration to your congregation and to all of us trying to keep up with your blog. The pictures you sent of the wedding are particularly nice. I especially like the picture of the happy mothers of the bride and groom. Barbara just looks radiant. We will continue to pray that Barbara will make considerable progress each day, that she will walk this week, and that God will bless you with physical and emotional strength and with the grace you need. We love you both, and we pray that God will use you as beautiful examples of His strength and love. Love, Gene and Marcia