How we spent our Sunday

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Mom's in Rehab

Now that's a title that will get attention :)

My dad and I went this past Friday to admit my mom into a full-time rehabilitation center. While she was receiving excellent care through home health, she wasn't progressing as well as hoped. Her doctor decided to step-up the game plan and pulled a few strings to get her admitted.

I can't say enough about the quality of care she has received from her doctors. Dr. Dixon and Dr. Pruitt are the best.

She would prefer to be at home right now. The beauty of full-time rehab is she won't get a choice. She's there for 10 days. We're hoping those 10 days will result in a marked improvement and once she realizes the benefits of rehab, she'll be more willing to work at home on her recovery.

Instead of pushing her to do for herself, we are guilty of stepping in too soon. It's hard to know when to push and when to step back. Part of her rehab includes family education sessions to help the caretakers make those decisions.

We are leaving in a few minutes to attend worship services at the rehab center. I'm looking forward to it. She hasn't been able to attend church in over 6 weeks. It will be nice to worship together.

P.S. The worship service was really nice. Mom was the only patient that attended but it blessed my heart to see so many nurses attend the service. It was confirmation that she is in good hands. I wrote out this verse and gave it to mom. I told her that next week when the rehab is hard and she feels overwhelmed to remember that she is an overcomer.

I believe I am an overcomer, more than a conquerer, and nothing will keep God from carrying out His plans!

Romans 8: 32-39

Easter 2011

He is Risen!

Radical Friday Night

I read the book and just needed to talk to others about my thoughts. It is a powerful book. I don't think you can read it and not be challenged. So I extended an invitation on Facebook to meet at my house to discuss the book....

Yes, I knew it was a Friday night and there was a good chance I'd be worn to a frazzle. I was.

Yes, there was a strong possibility that my house would be a mess. It was.

Yes, people may or may not come. They did.

And we talked, and talked, and talked.

What a blessing. What a good, honest, sincere group of folks.

I pray that I will continue to be challenged and shaken out of my complacency. I pray that God will continue to work in my heart. I pray that my life will be one of authentic discipleship.

One Word Prayer

I like this idea.....http://lysaterkeurst.com/2011/01/one-word-prayers/

My word for Clay: Revelation

• A thirst for God and a reliance on Him for guidance, wisdom, and discernment.
• A true understanding of the verse, "I can do all things through Christ."
• God's perfect plan for the future.

My word for Zach: Acceptance

• Focus on the amazing plan God has in store for him and give him the confidence to step through the doors that God opens...while accepting the doors He closes.
• To see others as Christ sees them.

My word for Adam: Confidence

• Refuse to let others define who you are. Be bold, be faithful, and trust God.
• Follow through on the God given love for music and use it to honor Him.

Since my feeble brain is prone to distraction and forgetfulness, I decided to create a daily reminder. I printed each word and placed it in a simple frame for the shelf in my bathroom. Every morning I will have a visual reminder of my pledge.