Traditionally January 6th is the day the Magi came to see the infant Jesus. It marks the beginning of the season of Epiphany for the church. Epiphany means a showing forth: God being shown for who He is, as He was revealed in Christ.
Today is another epiphany. Dad is being shown for the tough, persistent, loving man he is. All morning long, he has been working his body, trying to see what he can do (lots of movement in his right arm, more and more in his left, bending his knees completely and moving his feet, shrugging his shoulders, lifting his head...and trying to talk). Since Friday, each day has been better than the last. His lungs are showing some clearing, his blood pressure has been responding to medication, and he is not losing any more blood volume (so no more transfusions).
Yesterday the nurse taking care of Dad was the one who had had to give him the blood transfusion on New Year's Day. When she talked about the change in how he was doing, she said, "Huh. I guess he's going to make fools of us all."
Way to show 'em what you're made of, Dad.
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5 comments:
Rachael,
Every day I read what you have written (sometimes I check it two or three times during the day to see if there is anything new), but I never respond-- I never leave a comment. In fact, after reading what you wrote today-- just a couple of hours ago-- I just left the site and went on to check my e-mail. But something has drawn me back (to this site). I think I need to say something but I don't know what to say. I guess I want you to know that so many of us are checking this blog religiously, but we come and go quietly, not knowing what to say. I was so encouraged by what you wrote today that I just had to tell you, Thank you. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to keep us informed. We love Leo more than we could ever say, and we love you-- all of you Coonradts/Mabes/Bihops. We pray, it seems like, all day long and half the night. Every time you come to mind, we pray. And it's good to hear-- it's encouraging to hear-- that things are changing, that progress is being made. Praise God! And thank you.
Roger
Dear Teddie, Rachel, Becky, and family,
What a wonderful Sunday! Praising God for this improvement in Leo. Life itself is a miracle God sustains. We breath in and breathe out the very breath of God. Claiming the victory for Leo today. Love you all,
Pastor Rich Carlson, Supt. IWD
Pastor Rich Carlson, Supt. IWD
Yippee Yippee! Mom called and said he spoke? We are thrilled but I bet you are more so! Keep it up Uncle Leo! We are all behind you!Can't wait to hear more good news.. Thanks Rach!
I said to myself,"You really need to let Rachael know that her efforts are appreciated and a kind of life-line to Leo." But I didn't know how to respond to a blog...so I started to investigate and found that Roger beat me to it! I am beside myself, and impressed.
I also want to thank you and make sure that you and your family know how much you are in our most heartfelt prayers and on our minds throughout the days that go by. This major event that you all are undergoing right now reaches deep within the rest of us in the community; I just didn't know if you all know just how much.
Leo has always been a more-than-you-could-expect kind of man, and he still never ceases to amaze us. Glory to God!
We do love you all.
Pam
This Sunday was communion Sunday. I missed all of your family so much. There seemed to be a missing link when Scott and Becky weren't there to serve. Then at the end of the service when we said "The Our Father", I immediately got chills because Leo likes that prayer. Then when I came home and read about the last few days, my chills got even bigger. Guess I'll have to start wearing a sweater.
Please tell Leo for me that I miss him and especially his little e-mails about the newsletter. (He'll know what I mean.)
Love all of you very much,
Anna
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