I was off today, so I got to spend part of the day with my dad. He's in better spirits today, although he's still in a great deal of pain. The color in his hand is better and the swelling has gone down, though the rest of his arm is still in pretty bad shape. The doctors were trying to decide if they needed to operate yesterday. First they said yes, then they said no, then they scheduled him for emergency surgery, and then they wanted to wait until this morning. The good news is that when the surgeon came in today, he decided that Dad had healed enough they could hold off on operating for now. They even talked about letting him out of the hospital either Friday or Saturday.
I am so grateful for all the prayers from our friends and family on behalf of my dad. It's clear that though his road to recovery will be difficult, it has been hastened by the hand of the Lord. I am also grateful to all the people who have taken the time to call him or visit. It's helped to lift his spirits so he doesn't get lonely.
I love my dad so much, and I've been so worried about him these last few days. But through it all, I've had an underlying sense of peace. I know I am being comforted by my Heavenly Father. It's still hard to watch my dad be so ill and in such pain, but I know he will be okay.
2 comments:
No kidding, Mar. The power of the priesthood is real. Clearly. I think Dad sounded really good yesterday. It was good to talk to him.
I'm glad he's making progress.
So glad you have been able to be a support to your dad, I know it is appreciated.
Things are looking up!
Real miracles have occured. Thank heaven.
Aunt Mar~
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