Healing Prayers

Thank you to our friends who are asking if there are any changes, 

(since we have not updated our blog in awhile).  

Since our days are beginning to "level off" into some kind of even routine 

we need reminders to blog the "baby steps" details of recovery!

Gerry is still struggling with air & fluid in his chest cavity.  

Both will, eventually, be absorbed into his body 

but for now it's uncomfortable and puts a bit of pressure on the heart & lungs.  

'Nothing dangerous.  He won't be harmed by this.  

It's simply a disagreeable situation, 

(hardly anything to make a fuss over considering this could all be so much worse).  

Gerry began occupational therapy a few weeks ago, 

(to learn how to breathe properly for maximum oxygen intake 

& to be efficient with his movements so that he is able to do more as he heals).

This week he started respiratory therapy 

to strengthen & recover from the surgery.

He's set to task on treadmill, stationary bike and other exercise equipment

for fitness while under observation of a respiratory therapist. 

Thank you to everyone who reminds us that they are praying for us.

Everyday someone will remind us that they are praying.

Praying for Gerry to heal well, praying for our family to be strong,

praying for the "surprise" retirement to go smoothly,

praying as well as for our happiness as a family

and for things to "get back to normal".

There are no words to describe how touching this is.

We hope that you know whenever you tell us that you're praying for us

we are thinking of your health, happy heart & peace of mind

and asking God to please give these blessings to you too.

It might be a little late for a St. Patrick's Blessing, 

but it IS still March so here goes.....

At Tara today in this fateful hour

I place all Heaven with its power,

And the sun with its brightness,

And the snow with its whiteness,

And fire with all the strength it hath,

And lightning with its rapid wrath,

And the winds with their swiftness along their path,

And the sea with its deepness,

And the rocks with their steepness,

And the earth with its starkness

All these I place,

By God's almighty help and grace,

Between myself and the powers of darkness.

"The Rune of St. Patrick", derived from "The Lorica", 

both traditionally attributed to St. Patrick, published in Lyrica Celtica (1896);

 also in Celtic Christianity : Ecology and Holiness (1987) by Christopher Bamford and William Parker Marsh, p. 54

May you have God's help to place Heaven's Power

between you and any darkness in life.

May your days have the twinkle of joy,

the warmth of love and the lightness of peace.

May you and your family be strong and healthy.

May you remember that you are loved.

Gerry, Korina, Christie & Josie