Family Members Receive Outpouring of Support

I don't have much to report in the way of Mom's illness.  She continues to sleep a great deal, and is awake only for seconds at a time. 

She is having a very difficult time talking.  If you know my Mom, you know this is probably very frustrating to her.  But we continue to tell her we love her every time we are with her, and that she doesn't have to answer because we know how much she loves us. 

She has had many visitors, and up until yesterday all of them received a "well, hello!"  from her.  She has always loved company, and we know she is glad to see everyone even if she can't show it. 

We are only giving her the medications that are most essential at this point.  We want her to be as comfortable as possible. 

Thanks to all of you who have brought us food (none of us are going hungry), come by to visit, sent flowers, and prayed for us.  We can't even begin to express how much we appreciate your support during this difficult time.  We can feel the love being poured out on our family, and we are more aware of the Father's love for us than ever before. 

Often when I am here at Mom's house I play the piano (or, try anyway) and it's always been a special time for us-she taught me to play, and she has always loved music.  I cam across a favorite hymn of ours and thought I would share the words with you.  They seem to be perfect for the moment. 

"Because He Loves"
William and Gloria Gaither

God sent his son, they called him Jesus;
He came to love, heal, and forgive;
He lived and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.

Because He lives
I can face tomorrow;
Because He lives
All fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives

How sweet to hold a newborn baby
And feel the pride, and joy he gives;
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain days because he lives


Because He lives
I can face tomorrow;
Because He lives
All fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives

And then one day I'll cross the river
I'll fight life's final war with pain
And then as death gives way to victory
I'll see the light of glory and I'll know He lives

Because He lives
I can face tomorrow;
Because He lives
All fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives



Hug your family, tell them you love them, and never take one second for granted.