Dad/Bob Update: From Patti

An excerpt from an email from Patti:

Dad is doing so much better!!! We know that we have witnessed a miracle. Saturday morning, I talked to Dr. Bishop (Dad's Doctor's partner that has cared for Dad a lot) and asked him if this is the miracle of modern medicine. He said ,"Yes, but there has been a lot of faith and prayers along with the medical aspect to bring your Dad to this point."

We talked about 10 minutes and I feel so blessed that Dad could be under the care of such wonderful physicians, nurses, therapists but most of all I'm grateful that Dad has faith and that he has willingly born this burden, knowing all along that he is not alone. The Lord has blessed him dearly and our dear Mom as been such a trooper.

The cards, letters, calls, visits, thoughts and prayers have been very sustaining. Thank you ever so much.

Dad and Mom are blessed with the family coming in from short stays to long stays. It's interesting to see how each family member weaves in their own unique style of love and support. Shell has been very nurturing and Dad said he is going to miss their great visits.

Mark was able to come on Saturday on his way home from Denver. He brought Gene down from the airport and now Gene will be here for the week. Dad is bound to rebound even more with Gene's help on food patrol!! Dad has lost about 14 pounds this last month, plus he was down to start with, so he looks a little skinny!! Dad's feeding tube is out and so there's a new challenge.

The menu is all pureed foods, Dad can handle the fruit and puddings, but he passes on pureed pork chops, turkey etc. It makes me want to gag too!!!

Well folks, I just wanted to record some of our events and didn't mean to get carried away, but luckily you all know me!! It has been a very rich and full week!! I appreciate sharing these highlights with you. We leave for New York in about an hour!! We are looking forward to a wonderful trip. I love you all and appreciate all you do to bless my life and my family.

Most gratefully,
Patti