The progress in the past few days has been incredible. Yesterday, they had Al sitting up in a chair for about 5 hours. He also had his first meal, peaches, mashed potatoes, meat......all pureed, so he wasn't too keen on the meat part. All this with no major issues. He is that much closer to a steak dinner!
Today it is planned to get him up and to try walking. When they put him in the chair yesterday, he needed alot of assistance. Knowing Al as I do, I am sure he is very frustrated with being in the hospital. I can imagine, as someone that likes, and has been in control, he doesn't like all the restrictions, and others telling him what to be doing all the time.
This is how it is with each of us. We like being in control. We like calling the shots. But God wants us to put our FULL trust in Him. This means TOTAL reliance on Him. This means He calls the shots. WOW. This is a difficult thing...this relinquishment of our control. Think about what Al's situation can be teaching us. Ultimately, we are NOT in control, and need to surrender.
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Thanks for your words Mitch! I am glad God has used you so speak for Al while he can't. God is speaking through you too! JD
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