“All human wisdom is contained in these two words: wait and hope.”
Alexandre Dumas
Fortunately , there isn’t much to report on Vernon except that he is doing well. Well…compared to earlier this week. The doctors even decided to forgo the gall bladder procedure slated for this morning because his signs are slowly, slowly starting to improve again. This kind of waiting I don’t mind. Thank you for keeping him in your hearts. The prayers are working!
The kids and I have been spending more time together at the table, making paintings for Daddy’s wall. A little art therapy has done us each some good. Maki and I went to take our latest offerings up to the hospital today before catching a movie together. Maki is doing great, a little more used to things. But of course he is just waiting and hoping himself for the day Vernon’s eyes open and a connection can be made again. I’m proud of his patience and strength. I’m thankful for his mother, too, who has come to be near him in this time.
While we were there today, Maki noticed something that struck him as funny: a band-aid on Vernon’s pinky. In all the wires and pads and blankets and computers, he noticed an ironic little detail like that. That kid’s got Eagle Eyes; he always has! So of course I took a photo. Hope it makes you smile like we did.
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Slow is good and improvement is terrific so the combo is WONDERFUL. We will continue to wait and hope . . . and pray with you.
thank you for this post. the prayers continue…
i look forward to the progress – even if it is at a snail’s pace for you all i’m sure. hugs too
Thank you for the update. We continue to pray for each baby step in Vernon’s healing. We pray for the Lord to give you and your family perfect peace.
♥ the Jones Family
Wonderful read allison….yes i can imagine maki’s face at seeing the plaster…. small steps in the right direction for vern….wonderful news as i wake this sunday morning ..love to you all xx
I am away for a few days….continuing my prayers for all of you. Whenever I have had to wait…for a table, in a line of traffic, whatever situation might call for a mumur or complaint..I thought of you and what your family and husband must
endure. My complaint became meaningless – so ridiculous….I chose to pray for you instead. Keeping finding joy in the small things.,..so heart-lifting. He renews your strength dailly. ♥
It seems to always be in the little things. loving and praying.
You and family are in my prayers so often, even while I was away. It’s never easy waiting, I know. …..but I sense the Lord carrying you, bringing His peace & comfort & joy, What a blessing you are to your children & so many others. Praying for continued improvement, and of course healing. <3
So glad that Vernon is improving even the slow progress is good. God be with all of you and with Vern and the doctors that are his close friends right now. This is from the TN Jones family.
Becky and Bill Jones
Thank you for these updates…you, Vernon, Maki and Justine are in my prayers daily. Hunter asked today “how is Maki’s Dad”? I’m going to have him read the update and discuss how the prayers for healing are working…in His time, not necessarily ours. So glad to hear Vernon is making positive progress.
That is so sweet of Hunter. Maki only has a couple more days of school left, but hopefully they can play together again before he leaves for the summer on the 19th.
Allison-your attitude and sense of humor (humour