September 15, 2010

A Call for some Prayers

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a Mike update.  This week marks a big week for our family.  Mike is coming home!  After many months of rehabilitation he is heading homeward.  It’s a welcomed change for everyone as the facility he’s been staying in (as with all the faculties he’s been to) have presented a few challenges and hurdles.  Mike is still working hard on rehabilitating himself. He currently does not have the ability to walk or move much of his left side. But these hurdles, through more rehab and patience, may be overcome.  Regardless, home will most definitely be a more comforting, welcoming place for him to be.  All that being said...the Linley family could use a few extra prayers during the remainder of this week.  Prayers of thanks for the very fact that this event is occuring.  Prayers for all of the pieces that still need to fall into place for it to all happen on time and successfully.  Prayers for all the things that will be changing for many people. Prayers for the new home that is being made.  Prayers for extra patience and for reminders for us to lean on one another. We are all preparing for and welcoming with open arms a “new normal” that will find us enjoying time with Mike and Stacey at their home instead of a nursing home. So the changes are good, but changes none the less, and with change comes challenge.  So if you are the praying type…prayers would be great.  Thanks for reading and following along with us on this journey!

2 comments:

BradleyD said...

Yay! When's "moving day?"

Jesus, you know this family has been working hard to make this happen. Let them find renewed strength at Mike coming home. Help everyone to be patient, understanding, helpful, & forgiving in this time of transition. Walk with Mike--reach into his heart and turn up his motivation dial...touch his nervous system that he might be healed...and lift him up into your joy & peace. Amen.

Jessie said...

Thank you Pastor Brad.

Move in day was this Friday, but was moved to next Thursday to accomodate some unforseen doctor approvals and rehab entrance issues. But it's getting there. There is a trial run this afternoon...I'm thinking it's gonna go great!