First conference

Joy has now been in the Christian Health Care Center for 13 days (today).  Yesterday the staff scheduled our first conference relative to Joy's care there.  We had a very positive time as different staff persons gave their input about Joy.  She (Joy) is a challenge to them as they learn to "read" her.  It is amazing already how much they have picked up about her.  Her inability to talk makes things more challenging. She also cannot hear, so therefore can receive no verbal commands.  All had to be done through sign language.  We are not real sure she knows very many signs but in one way or another seems to be able to get along.  They are learning and we are sure it will always be that way.  The Shepherd's staff worked with her for 44 years and we are sure they could teach the present staff many things if they were here. Thank you for praying for these kind ladies who are working with Joy.  We appreciate so much their fine attitude and desire to make life as pleasant as possible for Joy.  Margie had a wonderful night and we are thinking in part that is because of our peace concerning Joy's well being now. Thanks for praying.