Thursday 15th He Stands
Dear friends,
Like that headline? Well I cheat just a little! Marka Rogers, Trey& Mandy helped. With one under each arm and one keeping his legs on the floor, they allowed Marvin to push thru his legs and get into a crouched position 4 times on his own!. They then helped pull him into a standing position where he was able to feel the weight of his body on his legs and then let him lower himself to the sofa. He was so tired and so elated!
As we go thru week we notice more control in his arms and hands. It is too slow for Marvin but we see it and rejoice! We have so many good friends who visit and some who help us move his arms and legs which is a big help to me. Still no word from the VA on some home health care relief but many sources are calling them for me. I am trying to make some christmas gifts in clay and finding it so hard to even go out to the studio! There is much to do to make him confortable and we still have only the wonderful lights that Ann and Ed Wirth put up on the ramp as a token to Christmas. Perhaps this christmas will be more about celebrating Marvin's survival and homecoming throught God's grace. God's love has brought us this far and we are thankful for the many gifts of friends who have blessed us with their visits, calls,cards. Adversity can bring out the best in people. I pray we learn God's will for us as we struggle not only with Marvin's limbs but with our worries and doubts. You give us hope.
Cathie & Marvin
Like that headline? Well I cheat just a little! Marka Rogers, Trey& Mandy helped. With one under each arm and one keeping his legs on the floor, they allowed Marvin to push thru his legs and get into a crouched position 4 times on his own!. They then helped pull him into a standing position where he was able to feel the weight of his body on his legs and then let him lower himself to the sofa. He was so tired and so elated!
As we go thru week we notice more control in his arms and hands. It is too slow for Marvin but we see it and rejoice! We have so many good friends who visit and some who help us move his arms and legs which is a big help to me. Still no word from the VA on some home health care relief but many sources are calling them for me. I am trying to make some christmas gifts in clay and finding it so hard to even go out to the studio! There is much to do to make him confortable and we still have only the wonderful lights that Ann and Ed Wirth put up on the ramp as a token to Christmas. Perhaps this christmas will be more about celebrating Marvin's survival and homecoming throught God's grace. God's love has brought us this far and we are thankful for the many gifts of friends who have blessed us with their visits, calls,cards. Adversity can bring out the best in people. I pray we learn God's will for us as we struggle not only with Marvin's limbs but with our worries and doubts. You give us hope.
Cathie & Marvin
posted by Cathie at 10:27 AM
3 Comments:
Marvin and Cathie,
This is a journey of faith for all those who care about you, you inspire us, we pray for you. Thank you for making the wonderful effort to keep communicating, we rejoice with you,
love and prayers,
Phillis
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS JUST BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS! KEEP UP THE HARD WORK, MARVIN, AND EVERYONE ELSE, TOO. WE ARE STILL LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT CHURCH BEFORE YOU HAVE TO RETURN TO THE V.A. THAT WOULD BE THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT OUR CONGREGATION COULD RECEIVE.
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
BETTY DEVANE & FAMILY
Dearest Cathy, Marvin, Trey and Mandy, What wonderful news that headline brings! You are such a great inspiration to all of us and we are sooo proud of you. God is rewarding your efforts and strong commitment to Him.
Merry Christmas and God Bless you.Our love and prayers,
Charles and Kay Truluck
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