Monday, December 29, 2008

Today was nice.  Dennis slept all morning and began to move around restlessly in the afternoon.

I am beginning to see signs of annoyance with being down all day every day.  That is a good sign, I guess!  I think my job is getting even tougher with keeping him still and resting all the time.  His body aches are increasing from laying around all the time, and he desires to do something, but when he attempts it, his has to stop and rest.  It is frustrating for him!  Today, Rich Bueller on "Talk From The Heart" Christian Radio interviewed Dennis and I.  After his interview, Dennis slept for two hours!  He was exhausted.  Rich was kind and the questions and conversation not difficult, but processing and communicating the ways he wants to express himself , is tiring for Dennis.  He really enjoyed talking for two minutes with Rich, a Christian Radio personality he has listened to for thirty years!

Pray as we go to the Oral Facial Surgeon this Wednesday.  We will know more about his progress then.  

I met with men at our church today who have hearts to help make the church grounds a little safer.  Pray God's blessing on these men for their eagerness to help!  It is a bit strange to me to be talking lighting, walls/fencing, and other security measures without Dennis heading it up.  This is definitely another "new" experience for me.  Pray wisdom for me and all the wonderful men involved!  It is difficult to fathom putting barriers around the church, but necessary for people's safety as you might well imagine.  Our hearts are always for the church to be an inviting and welcoming place for people to gather to worship and fellowship, but they also need to be safe.  A sign I guess of the evil world we live in!

I am excited to share that God has even been working in the lives and hearts of people who know well the people arrested for the crime.  I was privileged to share God's love and forgiveness, and we had the opportunity to pray together.  PLEASE pray for this family as they have been both reminded and introduced to a loving, forgiving, and compassionate God who desires to draw them to himself.   

May God continue to be glorified in all that is said and done.  Good Night! 

Mendy

P.S.  Dennis has only been taking one pain pill every 6 hours today!  PTL!  He has hurt some, but has managed his pain level.  I am glad to see him cut down on his meds.