Update on Dad!
By wagardner on Oct 20, 2009 in Prayer Requests
All of us want to thank you for your kind words, prayers, emails, phone calls, etc. You have been so kind. There have been many comments. Pastor Wayne Cofield has called and been so super kind.
April Baker came up yesterday and brought a goody basket, gift cards for my parents, bought the family a meal and was super kind.
John and Donna’s pastor has come by for a visit as well as Mom and Dad’s pastor.
Thank you all very much.
Dad is really about the same. I do not see any real improvement. Betty and I will be returning home later today and coming back next week.
The doctor said 7 to 10 days before any real news. Dad cannot move his right side at all. Has only on a very few occasions shown any recognition of something that might have been said. I am not sure how much of that was just hopeful thinking on part of the family.
They have inserted a feeding tube. His blood pressure medicine etc goes in through an IV.
I would ask you to pray for Mom. Saturday was their 56th wedding anniversary. They had a good day. That evening is when things fell apart.
Mom needs God’s grace and strength right now. John and Donna need prayer because living here they carry the biggest load. Vicki is sick and unable to be here.
Again thank you to all of you that have asked. We are so blessed to have friends like you.
Earlier updates
Bro Austin and Betty wanted to let you know I am praying for Bro Charles, Mrs Carolyn and your family. I know this is so hard for all of you!! Love and appreciate you all very much.
Bernella Taylor | Oct 20, 2009 | Reply
Pastor Gardner, I am truly sorry. I have been praying for you Dad and strength for the whole family.
Jennifer Armstrong | Oct 20, 2009 | Reply
We love you and are praying for your dad and for all of the family at this time.
Travis Snode | Oct 20, 2009 | Reply
Please know your Mom,Dad and your whole family are in our prayers during this time. Praying for traveling mercies for you both as you travel today.
Julie Evans | Oct 20, 2009 | Reply
We are praying for Mamaw and Papaw. We miss them. Give them hugs for us. Praying for all the family to be strong. God be with you!
Cindi Shane | Oct 20, 2009 | Reply
I am so sorry to hear this. Lori and I are praying for you, your family, and your dad.
Jason Holt | Oct 20, 2009 | Reply
Vicki, All of us at SMS are praying for you and your family. Love you girl
Teresa
SMS Ladies
Teresa | Oct 20, 2009 | Reply
We are praying for the family and Bro. Gardner. He has been a huge blessing to our family over the years.
Kevin | Oct 21, 2009 | Reply