Changes are Coming!

Dad is doing wonderful and will be transferred to a rehab/nursing facility possibly as early as tomorrow! He looks absolutely amazing considering all he has been through. He needs to gain some weight and we would love to find out what is going on with all this fluid in his belly. They decided not to do any surgery at this time. His spirits are high, he is happy and looking forward to rehab. There are three facilities (Olathe, Overland Park, KCK) that the VA social worker is trying to get a bed in. I’m praying he gets moved to Olathe which would cut my travel down heaps! Please pray that God makes the way and guides us to the location for him. I would also like to ask that you pray for long-term care and finances. There a lot of details to work out with disability income and nursing home fees. I have no previous knowledge or experience in either of those areas so I’m trying not to be overwhelmed.

Psalm 28:7

The LORD is my strength and my shield;
My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped;
Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,
And with my song I will praise Him.

God has blessed in so many ways and ways that I’ll probably never even know about. He has brought dad through situations that doctors never thought he’d come out of and dad is at peace with God and looking forward to the future. The Lord has kept me safe with all my travels, provided the resources and flexibilities I have needed to be with dad and assist him. I have also been healthy through this entire ordeal. My allergies haven’t bothered me and I’ve been around illness in the hospital, work, church and family and haven’t felt under the weather in any way. Praise God!

Exodus 15:2

The LORD is my strength and song,
And He has become my salvation;
He is my God, and I will praise Him;
My father’s God, and I will exalt Him.

I am struggling to find the words to say because I have so many thoughts running through my head. I can’t seem to find the words that adequately define the gratitude I have in my heart for what the Lord has done and continues to do. The gratitude I have to all of you for your faithful prayers and overwhelming love towards me and my dad. This is one of those times that thank you seems insignificant to what I really want to say. Therefore, my prayer is that I will always remember the loving-kindness and faithfulness that has been extended to me through this time in order to reach out to others during their trials and tribulations with the same love you have shown me.

Thank you for your prayers, support and faithfulness to the Lord.

Stacey