Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Another Move Coming

God is amazing! The latest report is that Al should be leaving Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital next Wednesday or Thursday (August 26, 27). At this time, it looks like Al will be released to go home. That’s right, he will be going home. This transition was mentioned in a previous post, but was confirmed today with Kristen, correlating her discussions with Good Shepherd.

Kristen is working with Liberty Resources, the entity that will be providing home nursing care. If approved, Al will be eligible for full time, 24 hour home care. If full time care is not approved, the nursing staff will only be “checking in” on Al, which will need to be determined.

Also, Kristen will be starting her Fall college schedule on August 31st, which her schedule will be verified in the next few days. In light of the dates for Al to come home, this will give Kristen some time to help in the adjustment at home. However, her work schedule will place her out of the home Saturdays and Sundays from approximately 5/6am until 2pm.

All of this goes to requesting volunteers to spend some time with Al, so he is not alone. I am asking that you email me with days and times that you could volunteer. This is yet another hard part. I know that everyone is busy, and have other obligations, but this is how you can help now. It is important that commitments made are kept. Please, please e-mail at m2architek@hotmail.com, I will be creating anopther blog page, similar to the Prayer Vigil page (which also needs additional participants!).

There will be no special requirements when you spend time with Al. We will develop a list of items, which will include do’s and do not’s, as far as thing he will be able to do. We will also have a list of contacts, activities and others willing to assist when necessary.

“Four Habits Worth Having”: 1) Habit of Prayer, 2) Habit of Study, 3) Habit of Giving, 4) Habit of Fellowship. These were items of a devotional from the book, “When God Whispers Your Name.” As far as the first item goes, the habit of prayer has become evident through this journey. The second item is something that each individual needs to be self-accountable to. Read 2 Peter 3:18 to understand our personal growth.

Item 3 is one that is forthcoming. People have already given financially (and I greatly appreciated), but we need to encourage this further, and we will all have the opportunity to continue this on September 26th. Item 4 is one we can now do once Al is home. The time of fellowship will be important for Al, as he will need to keep busy, and your participation is important.

Now is the time to put feet to the words. Many readers of this blog have visited Al, both at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Good Shepherd. Al has expressed appreciation of the visits, and I know he will greatly appreciate company during his time at home.

GOD CONTINUES TO SHOW US AMAZING THINGS!

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