JR and I are spending the night in Dad's hospital room tonight. This is a very impressive medical/heart center and all patients and their families are treated like royalty. Dad has made big improvements the last two days and plans are for him to be released in the morning. They have his coumadin level up to 1.9 and want it over 2 before they will release him. The family that has been with him the last 10 days especially notice how much better he is. Thank you, Jesus! I am so thankful to have Dad with us yet. Today he was up and around quite abit, is off all his 'lines' except for the blood thinner, has oxygen only at night because his oxygen level drops a little low at night due to sleep apnea, has a good appetite, good blood pressure, is back to teasing and laughing again.
Mom and Erica are staying in the Hospitality House next door. This used to be a state instituion that they have restored and are using for a wonderful cause. Mom has a gorgeous room with a twin size bed and a private bath. The cafeteria here is amazing. They have a great variety of healthy foods to choose from and of course, some junk food for the junkies. Their prices are cheap and the whole staff treats you like they are all here to serve you in any way they can. What a blessing!
Dad's room is a private room with a couch that folds into a bed and a reclining chair. Dear hubby has taken the first shift on the bed and looks very comfortable; we will probably switch half way through the night. I am on the recliner sipping camomile tea, hoping it helps me sleep. I have a hard time sleeping in unusual places or when there is a lot on my mind. I just spent time writing in my prayer journal and was once again assured of God's presence here with us.
Last night we were privileged to visit with JR's aunt and uncle, Lewis & Alma Schlabach from Charlevoix and also with his cousin John Schlabach and wife Virginia from this area. John is the pastor of the local Traverse Bay Mennonite Church. John's live several miles from here so we spent the night at their house last night. They generously offered their upstairs to Brenda and her family this week and were such a good example of Christian hospitality. I was challenged on how short I fall in that area.
Today JR and Henry (brother-in-law) took the children to the Sleeping Bear Sand dunes. It sounded like they enjoyed that alot and then this afternoon Henry & Brenda headed over to Fairview where my brothers all live. Fairview is about two hours from here.
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