Day #79

Mom contacted her workplace & told them she would not be back at work this week after all. She just can't leave Jennifer. She said Jennifer wakes up in the night calling "momma". Since the rest of the family was just there this past weekend, mom was worried about Jennifer being alone most of the weekend. She just can't bear the thought of Jennifer being alone for long periods of time. Not only because Jennifer can't push the call button if she needs a nurse or needs something, but also because of the depression. I'm sure the depression is a normal part of the healing process, but it really worries my mom. Jennifer's eyesight also isn't good enough for her to watch tv or anything so she'd be just lying in bed completely alone with nothing to do.

While I was there this past weekend, she was covered with the sheet signed by the people at her church in Ohio. I asked her if she wanted me to read what was written on it. She raised her hand to indicate "yes". I began reading some of the things that were written. When I'd read the names, I'd ask her if she knew who that person was & she'd raise her hand "yes". She giggled at me a couple of times because I mispronounced some of the names. I read a lot of the writings to her, but when I got to the one from Pastor Neil & Anne, she started crying. I asked her if she wanted me to stop reading them to her & she raised her hand. I meant for it to be something encouraging or inspiring for her, but instead I think it made her sad.

Please continue praying. She needs strength, encouragement, comfort, ability to continue to fight as well prayers for complete healing. She's come too far to give up now!

Love,
Lynn