That was our joke as we got her ready to go to her first day of rehab this morning. She now has had the blessing of getting to ride in a van IN her wheelchair. There was a bit of trepidation on her behalf, but I'm praying all will go well. She will be going to outpatient rehab 3 times a week for about 6 and a half weeks. A driver will pick her up and bring her back each of those days, for the afternoon. It felt like she was going to school because I had to pack her a lunch (she actually leaves late morning), and she had to pack a few things to keep her occupied during the downtime. So, it felt like she was preparing to set off for her first day in kindergarten.
Please pray that this will be an extremely successful time of rehab, and that Barbara will soon be able to walk again... on her own.
One other prayer request I'll pass along. Barbara's dad is not doing well health-wise, and she's very upset about it. He needs to know Christ as his savior as well, and I think that's a big part of Barbara's concern. He was able to come up with Barb's mom, his sister, and a cousin yesterday for a visit. I've included a few pictures of that. Please help us pray for Barb's dad... for both his physical and spiritual health.
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Hi Greg--I've gotten a little behind with your blog. It reminds me of a catchy book title by Teresa Blomingdale entitled: LIFE IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU'RE MAKING OTHER PLANS. We've been caught up in family weddings, doctors appointments, yard work, vegetable and water garden work, as well as church work. It is great that you and Barbara can be home together now, even though it puts a bit more on your plate. I hope you got that dead dryer fixed!
Our Father, We thank you for the many things you have done for Greg and Barbara, and we pray that you will be there to guide them as they live their life together under quite different circumstances. We ask your blessing that the rehab will work out fine for Barbara and that Medicaid will come through for them when needed. Give Greg strength and stamina to do what is required of him at home, Lord, and give Barbara the ability and the confidence to walk on her own very soon. We pray for Barbara's Dad: that his health problem can be treated successfully and that he will have the desire, through the Holy Spirit, to know Christ as you would have him do. We pray for those nearby who have helped Greg and Barbara in any way. We ask that you give them a special blessing for their kindnesses and thoughtfulness. We ask these things in the name of Christ, Amen!--
Gene and Marcia
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