Be careful

Boy, these things happen so quickly. Yesterday afternoon my shoe caught the cord to the electric blanket and before I knew it I was on the floor.  I fell with full force on my right hip from a standing position.  I thought immediately that my bionic knees would be affected.  The Lord is good.  I feel no pain at this point and am thankful for His help to me.  Margie did not have a good night.  Her leg and hip are hurting quite a bit.  I told you yesterday that the two steps into our garage where the washing machine and dryer are located are the culprits.  She really has trouble getting up and down them.  That's why I took over again the washing and drying process on the clothes.  It's much better for me to do it like I have for the last year.  She laments not being able to do it because since her strength is a little better now, she wanted to resume those responsibilities. We will have to wait on that for the moment.  Yesterday we had prayer meeting at the church.  In the morning I painted more on the house and hope to do more within the next hour.  Little by little we will get it done, Lord willing.

Wondering

Margie's latest hip and leg problem seems to stem from her doing the washing on Thursdays.  For many months I did this and gladly so.  But as she gained strength, she really wanted to resume this work that she has done for years. It seems, however, that the two steps down into the garage are too much for her.  So I am going to take back that process starting TODAY.  I am also studying the possibility of putting a small ramp over these two steps to determine if it would help her maneuver better from the family room to the garage.  Margie had two medical appointments yesterday and hopefully they will help her.  I believe she had a good night.  If she didn't, I will "edit" this later, letting you know.  Thanks so much for the prayer support.  It is deeply appreciated.  I hope to be able to do more painting on the house today.  Yesterday I finished the west side so the house is right now 1/2 painted. I will start on the front side this morning.  This afternoon we have prayer meeting.

Painful night

We arrived home after 6 in the evening from Margie's appointment with the chiropractor.  We appreciated this doctor's method of trying to help her the best he could.   She did not have a good night and we are sure it was because of the soreness which followed the treatment. We will return there again this evening for the second treatment and pray it will help her feel better.  Yesterday morning the clouds cleared and in the afternoon started to get warm so I painted more on the west side of the house. I hope to be able to repeat this today but I will get out there this morning.  Margie has another medical appointment in the afternoon before going to the chiropractor in the evening.  Please pray all will go well.

Finding help

I reported yesterday that Margie had two medical appointments.  Well, she only had one.  Her chiropractor is on vacation.  We spent some time trying to find another that would accept our insurance, but found none.  We will try again today because we think we have located one that will.   Margie had a good night.  The rains continue so there is no painting for me out there. Thankfully the side which really needed attention is all finished and ready for the weather beating it gets all year. Please continue your prayers for Margie and now Joy as Shepherds gives us counsel on suggestions for her transfer to another facility.

Different Sunday

We don't often attend other church services but yesterday we witnessed the baptism of a family friend and near-relative. It was a blessing to be present for this occasion which meant a lot to him.  I had actually baptized him years ago but he told me he was not a believer at the time.  We are glad for his growth in the Lord and great desire to be baptized now at the right time.  Margie still continues with the nausea which makes life pretty uncomfortable for her.  We hope and pray she or the doctors will determine what is causing this on-going problem. I had planned on painting today but when I awakened this morning, it was raining.  High winds are forecast for this afternoon and more rain.  I think I got the most important side of the house(south) painted just in time.  Margie has two medical appointments today, so we will be busy on those trips.  Thanks for praying.

More things to do

I started out painting the west side of our house yesterday.  Then the kind men from our church came to sweep the roof, cleaning off the moss which had been treated previously treated with a chemical.  After that they reapplied more chemical.  This changed my plans for painting and I spent the rest of the day cleaning out the gutters which were pretty well clogged up with debris. I wonder how many times I climbed up and down that ladder yesterday.  Pretty good exercise for an old man. (Ha!) Margie did well also and had several projects around the house which she undertook. She rests, when needed, and also walks to help maintain her strength level.  Rawlie and our granddaughter, Monique stayed here last night.  It is always nice having them, especially now that Margie is stronger and feeling better. In just a few minutes I will go in an wake up Margie (per her request) and she will start her day.  We pray she has a good one.  All signs seems to indicate she had a good night and for this we are thankful.

Sorry

Margie did not have a good night.  She started "fighting" nausea yesterday and it increased.  We don't have a clue what causes this but she is experimenting with several ideas in hopes of finding the cause of this discomfort. Despite her nausea, she had a full day of chores.  She ironed clothes and did several projects around the house.  It was a mild, windy day so I painted ALL day.  By 3:30 or so, I had completed the south side of the house.  That side of the house gets all the "weather" during the year and really needs protection.  I will start the west side of the house today.  I was finally able to discover the problem with the publisher for our web site.  That has been resolved and it's all back and running smoothly.  Please continue your prayers for Joy's transfer to another facility. We, and Shepherds, need much wisdom on how to do this.  Thanks for praying.