Three and a Half Years

Yup! It HAS been that long. I'm very pleased to say that healing continues to improve!!! Praise God!!! Terry has commented that his overall pain levels are going down. Others have noticed that just looking on. Also, his abilities are expanding, too. He is walking better all of the time, and best of all, with more security! I haven't held on for his safety for a long time, and a couple of nights ago, we even forgot to put on the gait belt when he walked to bed! I think back to when I felt like I was personally almost carrying him, he leaned on me so much! It's WONDERFUL that he's come this far!!!

There is hope that they are going to change the filtration system in the pool. I may have written that I am allergic to the chlorine (something I FINALLY figured out after MANY problems!!!). When they do get it changed, we will begin water therapy again. Not formal therapy, but with me as the therapist. I HOPE it will bring added strength and stability. Only time will tell.

We are continuing with our ministry. We have made some VERY SPECIAL friends! We try to do what God would have us do. We visit more often, stopping by for a few minutes several days a week after we leave the gym. Then we also have the Bible study, once a month at one nursing home, and twice at another. We do a little bit of visitation at some hospitals as well.

I think that's about all for now. There are many things for you to keep in your prayers, though. There's praise for new life, but also petitions for those that are sick or hurting. There is SO much need around us!! We ask God to bless those that need Him, and to draw those that don't know Him.

I'll write again eventually. God bless you!! Lynn

THREE YEARS!!

Hello everyone! I know it's been awhile, but I don't have as much to tell these days. We did reach the three year mark. It's hard to believe the changes! We certainly look back at these times, and remember that first day. God has brought us S-O-O-O far!! We're thankful for the gifts He's given us--- a new awareness of how precious life is, and how wonderful it is to share it with someone special. We have the JOY of family times, the FUN of friendships,and the support -- given and received -- in the hard times.

We've made MANY new friends: in therapy, at the gym, and in the ministry (she doesn't know it, but I've adopted a grandma!). Our relationships have more meaning these days, too. We KNOW that things can change in the blink of an eye, so we try to be more AWARE of everything!

Terry and I are a much closer couple, too. We've weathered the worst(we hope) of the storm and come out stronger AND more aware of God's hand in our lives. There are so many things we might have missed or not even noticed. I PRAISE GOD that He's shown us so much more, and re-directed our lives in the past three years!

I pray that we will continue to try to follow His leading. I look forward to see the new opportunities He has for us! We keep you in our prayers. There are many battling illnesses or injuries, and many struggling financially. There are also those that are grieving. There are so many hurting, needy people out there. Pray that they will come to know Jesus and the salvation only He can bring!

I'll write again when I have more news. God bless you! Lynn