Update #161

One more night. :-(

Dave's still struggling with the pain and can't put any weight on his right leg. The doctors started the discharge process again today, but we knew that even if we could get help getting into the car today, getting out of the car and into the house would be nearly impossible if he can't put weight on his leg. So we're staying.

It's a setback, and we are definitely ready to go home, but we also want to make sure that we will be able to function on our own once we get there, which would not have been the case today. So, more TV, more relaxing, more prayers that tomorrow will be better.

I reread the past couple of posts, and they sound pretty negative and down. Please know that we are doing well and our spirits are still fine. We know this is just one more step in the journey with a few unexpected bumps, and this too shall pass. For now, we're just trying to enjoy another quiet evening and looking forward to getting home soon.

"And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." This verse, Romans 8:28, is our theme with the middle schoolers this spring and one I have been reading and studying and meditating on for weeks. Sometimes, God likes to give very clear reminders what it means to believe what I teach. I remember back in the ICU, not too long after Dave woke up, he and I were talking about the amazing plan that God must have for him - for us - as a result of his accident. His response? "I hope so. And I can't wait to see what it is." Amen to that.

Still trusting, hoping, and looking toward the good. Love and prayers from both of us...