Philippians 4:6-7 Be
anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with
thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Please forgive me for my lack of Faith in my last post, I forgot this important passage.
Gretchen's parents called last night right before we went to bed so I couldn't update. Gretchen was much more alert last night and even carried on some conversation. It would appear that my fears last night were the result of weariness and missing being able to discuss things with my other half. Gretchen frequently makes up for my shortcomings - I only hope that I have been (and will be) as good an influence on her as she has been on me.
I am hoping to talk to either a doctor or case worker (I think that is what they called her, I don't think she gave me a card when she talked to me last Wednesday - an eternity ago). I need info from them to give to Southwest Airlines so that I can get a refund for Gretchen's flight, and hopefully Peter's and mine since I would have to use the tickets before some time in June. I would also like to get an idea of the best-case scenario for Gretchen's recovery (I already know the two possible worst-case scenarios). That will help me to prepare and figure out how to get back to work. I'm not expecting the recovery to go exactly as they tell me but I would like some ballpark estimates so that I can gauge how she is doing (after a milestone a day last week I have high expectations).
A little bit ago I got a call from a dear friend of the family (who has her own health battle) and was greatly encouraged! Never underestimate the power of a small bit of encouragement to those who are hurting (and if you try to call me at a bad time I will ignore the call - no offense - unless your number looks like it might be the hospital or a doctor).
ReplyDeleteSo grateful to hear that you had encouraging news. Remember "joy cometh in the morning". I have found that night time hours are always the worst: fear, fatigue, sadness. All seem to make the situation bigger and badder at night. Keeping you and Gretchen in our thoughts and prayers.
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