This past week Ethan (almost 4 years old) and Papa had a "date" together. Ethan asked me how Papa could have a "date" with him since he cannot get out of the house and doesn't get in his wheelchair. I told him some "dates" people have inside a house....as long as they are doing something together.
So....Ethan and Papa got matching tattoos! =) The kid kind that's supposedly supposed to come off with soap and water. (I say supposedly because they are both still wearing their tattoos...but no longer by choice). =)
Ethan and I found some tattoos that say "Jesus Is The Light" on them...so that's what we used. Then Ethan went on to "perform" the SEEDS worship music song of John 8:12 "Jesus said I am the light of the world, whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
We are looking forward to more grandkid "dates" in the future. If you have any ideas for us, feel free to post them.
Thank you all for your continued support and prayers! We are blessed, and we love you!
Michelle
p.s., Nana (Carol) also had a "date" with Ethan this past week. They went to Fish Park for an "adventure" followed by an cone at McDonalds. As they went through the drive thru and had already ordered the cone, Ethan told Nana to tell the people at the window to please put ice cream in the cone. He thought Nana only ordered a cone...but no ice cream!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Update from Michelle
It is amazing that it is already October. My dad has been home from his long hospital stay for a little over three months now. Much has changed since before his hospital stay, but I think we have finally found a "new normal" for now.
I can't thank all of you enough for your prayers, notes of encouragement, meals, babysitting, and volunteering! We have been amazed at God's goodness during all of this. We can't imagine going through these hard times without the Lord and without our church family. You are a wonderful blessing!
"The New Normal" may be difficult for some of you to hear. But I think it's important for you to know how significant the changes have been over the past several months. Prior to the long hospital stay my dad was in his wheel chair every day for most of the day. He could manage it himself, and would often enjoy "driving" into the backyard to read his kindle and enjoy the outdoors. Now, he lays in a hospital bed all day long in the living room. He is basically paralyzed from the neck down, and receives all his meals through a food peg. He requires a caregiver 24/7, and his speech is often hard to understand. BUT, he is in good spirits!
Us kids are over there daily--visiting, helping, etc. And we have a wonderful crew of caregivers that allow my mom to sleep at night and take a bit of a break in the afternoons. We couldn't do it without them!
This past month we also received some encouraging news! There is an ALS Doctor here in Poulsbo! She doesn't advertise because she only takes on a few clients in order to be home with her kids when they are not in school. My dad's ALS doctor from the UW put us in touch with her, and she has accepted my dad as a patient. Not only that....she makes house calls!!! When we met with her she gave some great ideas of things we can be doing with dad. AND she thinks it might be possible to help build back up some strength in my dad's back and neck to allow him to sit in his wheelchair briefly each day. It will take some time, but I know we were all encouraged at the possibility!
In the meantime my dad passes his time watching the news, listening to audio books, listening to music, and visiting with family. Please don't hesitate to drop them a note of encouragement. They enjoy hearing from you!
He is still not taking many visitors. As you can understand he only has minimal energy to expend, and he wishes to spend it with his wife, kids, and grandkids as much as possible. Thank you for understanding.
Again, thank you all for the wonderful blessing you have been, and are, to the Pearson family. We are blessed.
Michelle
I can't thank all of you enough for your prayers, notes of encouragement, meals, babysitting, and volunteering! We have been amazed at God's goodness during all of this. We can't imagine going through these hard times without the Lord and without our church family. You are a wonderful blessing!
"The New Normal" may be difficult for some of you to hear. But I think it's important for you to know how significant the changes have been over the past several months. Prior to the long hospital stay my dad was in his wheel chair every day for most of the day. He could manage it himself, and would often enjoy "driving" into the backyard to read his kindle and enjoy the outdoors. Now, he lays in a hospital bed all day long in the living room. He is basically paralyzed from the neck down, and receives all his meals through a food peg. He requires a caregiver 24/7, and his speech is often hard to understand. BUT, he is in good spirits!
Us kids are over there daily--visiting, helping, etc. And we have a wonderful crew of caregivers that allow my mom to sleep at night and take a bit of a break in the afternoons. We couldn't do it without them!
This past month we also received some encouraging news! There is an ALS Doctor here in Poulsbo! She doesn't advertise because she only takes on a few clients in order to be home with her kids when they are not in school. My dad's ALS doctor from the UW put us in touch with her, and she has accepted my dad as a patient. Not only that....she makes house calls!!! When we met with her she gave some great ideas of things we can be doing with dad. AND she thinks it might be possible to help build back up some strength in my dad's back and neck to allow him to sit in his wheelchair briefly each day. It will take some time, but I know we were all encouraged at the possibility!
In the meantime my dad passes his time watching the news, listening to audio books, listening to music, and visiting with family. Please don't hesitate to drop them a note of encouragement. They enjoy hearing from you!
He is still not taking many visitors. As you can understand he only has minimal energy to expend, and he wishes to spend it with his wife, kids, and grandkids as much as possible. Thank you for understanding.
Again, thank you all for the wonderful blessing you have been, and are, to the Pearson family. We are blessed.
Michelle
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