February 1, 2012

Mrs. Doug called this morning and said that Bro. Dale was sitting up and alert when she went in to see him.  She said he looked so good.  He's not had any pain medications since 2pm yesterday and his oxygen levels have stayed good without him needing any oxygen.  He should be moved to a room later today.  She will call once he is moved and let us know what the room number is.  They are hoping to take the drain tube out tomorrow.  The pulmunary doctor will come by at some point to talk to her about his trach.  It's looking like he will be able to have it removed soon.  They expect that he will back in Baldwyn by Monday. 

While Mrs. Doug was in there with him this morning, he motioned for her to stand back a little and he covered his left eye and was testing his vision with his right eye.  She asked him if he could see her out of the right eye and he nodded that he could. 

She quoted to him some scriptures.  She quoted Psalm 23:

¹ The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
 ² He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
 ³ he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
   for his name’s sake.
⁴ Even though I walk
   through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
   for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
   they comfort me.
 ⁵ You prepare a table before me
   in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
   my cup overflows.
⁶ Surely your goodness and love will follow me
   all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

However, when she got to the end of it, she mixed up the words a little and he was looking at her like she wasn't saying it right.  She said, "I didn't quite get that right, did I?"  He shook his head no. 

She also quoted to him John 3:16: 

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him, shall not perish, but have eternal life. 

As she quoted that one, his lip quivered. 

And then she quoted Phil 4:13

I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me.

When she quoted him that one, he just smiled and nodded. 

Thanks be to the Lord that God has answered our prayers and strengthens us for all that life brings us!