Update on Dad

I'm sorry that I haven't blogged in a while. We have been spending our days and nights at the hospital with dad. I thought that you might like to see my dad to put a face with your prayers. For those who don't know, his name is Richard. This picture was taken in my office this past Thanksgiving.

He is still very serious. The doctors say that he is weakening. I know they are smart about many things. I too know that God is awesome. I just am at a point that I don't know how to pray. Of course I want dad to live, but not in the kind of suffering he is enduring now. I just want him to have some relief. I pray that God's will be done and for the grace to handle the outcome of all this. I know God is able and will provide grace because that is what He does.

I love my church family at Creekside. Tonight during our midweek meeting, they gathered around my family, laid hands on us, and prayed. Charles Frederick, one of our shepherds proclaimed a fast for those who wished to do so on Friday. He refuses to give up. He trusts the will of God, but has continued to pray for healing. What a shepherd! To any and all who read this from Creekside know this--you have been a solid rock for my family. I can't thank you enough.

To my blog family--you have been so patient with me while I share with you the hurt inside. Thanks Greg and Elaine for the phone call. You two are special to us. Thank all of you for your words of strength. How do people make it without family and love from friends?

Remember to please pray for my mom as well. She is exhausted!