There isn’t a lot to report tonight, at least as far as changes to Vernon’s progress. He will be going in for another CT Scan in the morning, as well as the Gall Bladder procedure, which was put off over the weekend. I expect good Dr. Wilkins will be looking closely to see if he can approve him for the pelvic surgery he has been itching to perform, but so far no new word on that. Just more of the same this weekend, but its good when we aren’t going too many steps in the other direction.
This is kind of a boring post tonight for those who have been faithfully following his progress so I will add a little behind-the-scenes story as well.
Since we are a family of artists, the kids and I have been turning some of our energies toward the table to make paintings and drawings for Daddy’s wall. We want him to have something nice and bright to wake up to when the time comes, and we want him to know that we have been thinking about him a lot during his time away.
It has also been good for us, just quiet time together, doing something creative, maybe listening to some music as well.
Here is Maki’s latest. He and Vernon have had a Spider Man connection for a long time. In fact (secret info unknown to most) Vernon got a spider tattoo as symbol of their connection when Maki was very young.
This is one of Justine’s many recent drawings/paintings. This one she actually drew the first week Vernon was in the hospital. It is of a little tent or house under an “angry storm.” No one can say this child isn’t able to express her feelings.
Now THIS is Pattie Herdell, owner of San Clemente Art Supply. We love her and her husband, Richard. Vernon and I actually got married in their backyard almost 8 years ago. We dropped by the shop a couple of days ago and she gave us a huge discount and tons of fun swag…we have all been painting a little every day since. What a blessing. Thank you Pattie! (PS if you are local, its the most amazing shop ever. If you weren’t an artist going in, you’ll be one by the time you leave!)
My latest card to V: “Anchored in the body, free in your spirit. We love you! Hope you enjoy the view.”
Maki and the ever-growing wall of pictures. If you have anything you want us to put on the wall to make it more interesting and beautiful when he wakes up, please send it our way. I’m hoping he will enjoy what he sees.
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Simply Beautiful! We continue to pray for best case scenario and the cloud of peace to hover over you all!!
Big LOVE & Hugs
Allison, I LOVE your painting of the kite tethered to the anchor. Especially the caption. I’m reading Randy Alcorn’s book, HEAVEN, and he writes, “Adam did not become a living being until he was both body and spirit. We are physical beings as much as we are spiritual beings. That’s why [a believer’s] bodily resurrection is essential, to endow him with eternal righteous humanity…” Right now our prayers are concentrated on God’s healing of the body and reviving of the spirit of our Vernon.
Thank you, Papa Steve, for this and for your emails. I know its been a hard season for you too, so thank you for taking the time to reach out with your creative gift of words. Love you!
Brave, brave Allison! These posts (and the paintings) are so moving and beautiful, and it has been so hope-building and inspiring to see how you and the kids have risen to meet this tragedy, and how your family and friends have surrounded Vernon, you and the kids with so much love and support on so many levels. My mother and I continue to lift you up daily on both sides of the Atlantic.
Allison, Yo
u are so strong. Maki’s huge smile and bigger heart. Justine and her deep knowing. Wish i was there to be of use to you guys.Much love and deep healing as ever.
Maybe if he has time, Paris can draw a falcon or an eagle. Love you friend and I know you se only far away physically. And that is nothing!
Clearly a very talented family! I am deeply impressed by how you guys deal with this frustrating situation.
It feels a bit intrusive to comment here considering I’ve never met you Allison, nor you Maki, so I think i better mention that I am one of Verns friends from his Norwegian sojourn. I am thinking of you all every day.
Is Synnøve with you? If so please say hi..
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to comment, I’m sure Vernon will be happy to see you are thinking of him. Synnove is here, staying near by for Maki. She has been a lovely support for Justine and myself as well. I’ll give her your regards; I’m sure it will make her smile. Thank you again for stopping by and saying hello! Nice to meet you.
Thank you Allison for welcoming me here and being so lovely. Hello Helge, I mentioned you to Allison the other day. Good to see you have found this blog.
Allison,
You and your children art work is beautiful. We have been praying for Vernon. You could be getting more comments on here as I put your name on and it came from you. One lady ask was there an update from today. So people are thinking about you and praying for Vernon and the whole family.
Hugs,
Becky
thanks so much, Becky. I read your message the other night and realized I need to get on top of these earlier in the day. It is so encouraging that you (and others) are following so closely. I keep thinking how Vernon often thinks of himself as an outsider, and here he is smack in the middle of so many hearts and minds. It’s amazing. Thank you again and again for caring and praying.
Thanks for the kind words. I hope everything went well today.
Hei Synnøve, it feels good to know you are there supporting Maki and the rest of the family.
i want to say i am not naked in that picture… i just had a shower and didnt put on a shirt yet 😀