Again you may be wondering what is going on with us as it is so long since our last blog. No news usually means that not much is happening and indeed that is the case.
Since the last episode of pneumonia it was recommended by the hospice dooctor that Dave should have a 2 week course of steroids then go onto a half dose.
This has produced a stable health for Dave.
We also had people come in and pray for us and we feel since then Dave has felt a little better. In our continuing journey our faith remains strong.
So what does our day look like. Dave spends the morning in bed, then transfers to the hospital bed we now have in the back bedroom(good for bird watching in the garden) then at tea time moves downstairs to lie on the sofa for the evening.
We still manage to get to church on Sunday as Dave can lie out on the back row. So life is enclosed in a relatively small world and we value visitors to bring the world in to us, as long as they realise Dave usually takes a listening role.
We may seem static but the rest of the family are not. Miriam arrived safely, retrieved from Gatwick by Steve. We are expecting Besi to arrive in UK this Thursday and after Steve's birthday bash -a karting night, they will arrive with us on Saturday.
Ruth Maki and Amelia moved into their borrowed flat on Feb 1. It is a great blessing and perfect for their needs. Maki had hoped to be able to sort his settlement visa out from this end but found out this was not possible and has had to return to Albania and is not expected back 'til early March. Please pray that his visa will be processed quickly and smoothly and also for the family in this critical time of separation.
We have also had a couple of visits from Peter and Ruth which has been good .Their first baby is due mid April.
So thank you again for your concern and prayers .We feel we are on somewhat of a plateau healthwise and also that we are in a season of waiting .
PS the post office delivered an empty envelope during the first week of Feb. If you sent us a square shaped missive at that time ( ?female writing .Bristol postmark) we have not received it please contact us.
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Dave & Elaine, We have only just heard of Dave's illness and wanted to send you our love and best wishes. We will pray for you all in your journey! Just read through the last fews blogs and feel I have got the esscense of what is happening. Be assured of our love and prayers - also if there is anything practical that we can do for you please let us know.
ReplyDeleteWith love, Gail & Neil (Aplin) xx
We're with you. Much love to you both.
ReplyDeleteJon and Mary.
Dave & Elaine
ReplyDeleteVery sorry to read about your health Dave, but also inspired by what you say about your faith. I don't pray much these days, but will make an exception for you both.
Jerry Milton
Dear Dave & Elaine,
ReplyDeleteI just had the urge to write you a little notice and say how much I am touched by your witness. I always have to think back to those days when Tim and I stayed in your house and felt so welcomed as if we were your own children. Thank you very much for those precious memories.
If Tim and I will be like you in the future God was very gracious with us. You are a big, big role model for us and we send you our warmest hugs and greetings!
May god give you His peace and strength each day.
Lots of love,
Yours Bianca, Tim and Matthew from Leipzig
PS: Matthew is almost 10 months old now.