Marvin goes swimming

We are able to have pool therapy thru the VA and with the help of a Shepherd trained therapist, Marvin is standing on his own(with a life vest) and he climbed up one step. He does so much better in water without gravity so we know many nerve connections are still there but very weak from disuse. His breathing is better and he sounds like the old Marvin in voice. We have a friend working in pain management who thinks she can help him get more movement back and we are excitedly waiting for next Thursday to see the Dr. @ this clinic. Scott Johnson and Marvin are in the back yard today. Marvin is giving advice and Scott has mowed, cleared and put down pinestraw on the yard. What a great exchange!! We have had calls from friends of many years past that have brought such smiles to Marvin. There are some great memories being shared again as friends can do. God continues to give us blessings in healing, friends, and even finances. Got a refund from the hospital last week! You know that is rare and much appreciated. We have a wonderful lady helping with Marvin who many met at his 65th. She is such a gift.
Thank you keeping us in your prayers and calls. Our God is Great,
Cathie

MARVIN'S STOMACH TUBE IS GONE

Spoke to Marvin and Cathie yesterday and he is still doing much better. No Neausea since the cream started working. In fact the physicians at the VA were shocked at the improvment and kept saying that they could not see how he had made such a rapid turn around. Anyway his condition was so improved that they removed the stomach tube. This will make Marvin feel even better. The Doctors may be at a loss to explain the change but we know that the Power of Prayer is more powerful than anything else. Let us now renew our prayers that Marvin continues to improve and regain his strength and muscle control. P.S. Cathie is also much better as she mirrows Marvin's progress. Bill Moore

MARVIN IS BETTER

Spoke with Marvin and Kathie this evening and have some great news to pass along. Marvin has finally found a concoction that has overcome his nausea. He releated to me that he has not had an episode for the past five days thanks to a cream that you apply to the pulse points topically. Now with our prayers we can only hope that marvin can build up his strength enough to fully benefit from rehabilitation. We can only thank the many people who went above and beyond to make this possible. Marvin starts hydrothearpy again next week. Lets hope the miracle cream does not wash off. Bill Moore