July 25, 2009

Gene said he felt stronger today.

Gene came through his surgical procedures just fine and is doing very well. He told his visitors today that he felt stronger. He has gained movement in his feet and ankles and proudly showed that off. The family is all eager to have him regain his strength so that he can return to the work at Kindred of being weaned from the ventilator and regaining more of his physical strength.

Steve came to Chattanooga today and he and Pat have been helping Emily with some projects around the house. They've also had a couple of really good visits with Gene. We are so fortunate to have family close by. It is so good for Emily to have visits from her children and others.

Emily and Pat are still hard at work on those beet pickles. There are several jars already canned and sitting on the table; tonight there's a pot of beets on the stove ready for the pickling and there's another pot with I think about 6 cans doing the hot bath thing. It seems they are having a good time with the beet pickle project.

Steve is going to help Emily with some yard word while he's here. In the meantime they are all working really hard to get the house ready for next weekend when the children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a few other relatives who live nearby will be here to visit. Gene will be glad to see everyone who is able to visit.

Prayer requests:
Please pray for Gene to have full recovery from his surgical procedures, and for his pressure sore to heal. Pray for him to continue to grow stronger. Pray for Emily.