Paul arrives at Turner Field - no rain, so the game
is on.
Jerry got this picture of Paul with Jeff Franceour's
picture on the score board. Great shot Jerry!
Clare and Paul find each other in the crowd
Emily was right there too to give a hug to Paul.
These 2 young ladies have brought a lot of joy to Paul.
You can't see it in the picture, but Emily has a
broken leg and a cast that will be on for a good portion
of the summer. Hang in there Emily!
Paul with Ben, Clare and Emily's dad. Ben and
Jerry have been best friends for a long time.
This picture was taken before we went to Charolotte
last week. Paul had attempted to walk up Stone Mtn
and went half way up. He finished his work out by
walking along the main road into the park.
Wednesday
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your prayers.
Paul woke up with a headache Tuesday morning, but he said it was not as intense. He was even joking around a little, which is a sign that he is doing okay. He started out the day saying he really hoped and prayed he would get to go to the game that night. I told him that it would be a good idea for him to try to move around as much as possible to help get plenty of oxygen into his body. I also remembered something our first neurosurgeon told us last year, after Paul's very first surgery. He said that more brain fluid is produced when we are inactive and laying down. He always encouraged us to get Paul up and moving as soon as possible after his surgeries. I told Paul this and he said he would do his best to try to get some physical activity in during the day. He just didn't want to do things that bring on a severe headache. We decided that while it was cool in the morning, he should take his dog for a walk. Judy was going to be helping Paul out for the day, so she said she would take the dogs and Paul over to the park for an early morning walk. Then they would just keep a simple routine for the day. Paul's headache level was at 6. Knowing Paul, he would make it happen if it didn't get worse than that.
At 4:00 PM, it started to rain like crazy. I called Jerry and he said that they thought the rain might let up in time for the game at 7:00 PM and the game plan was still on. At 5:30, it was drizzling. Jerry said he had talked to Ben and they were already on their way downtown, so Jerry drove home to get Paul and everyone would at least meet for dinner. If the game got cancelled, Paul would at least get to see Ben and his family. Paul's head was hurting, but only at a level 4. He even held off taking his pain medicine so it would last a little longer for him and then he might be able to get to the game, if they played. Jerry said that when they got down there, Clare saw Paul first and then Emily. They ran to meet Paul and gave him a hug. Paul was so happy to see them and for him, his day was a success! He had been looking forward to this evening for over a week and he knew the prayers had been answered.
The rain stopped and so the game was on. Paul got to see Jeff Franceour play, which was a real thrill. Jeff graduated from the same high school as Paul the year before Paul graduated. I asked Paul if he knew Jeff very well and he said not really, but he knew that Jeff had come to some of the concerts Paul's band played in while they were in high school. Paul was really excited to see how well Jeff was doing in his baseball career. Paul hung in there as long as he could, and Jerry said he looked over and could tell Paul was starting to look like he was in pain, so Jerry decided to take Paul home. He had made it to the 5th inning and Paul was so glad he was able to accomplish most of his goal. Unfortunately, the Braves didn't do as well. They weren't able to score at all.
We were waiting for Paul to come home last night and he called to say he was on his way home. He sounded as excited about his evening as if it had been the first game he ever went to. He was very happy that he got to see Clare and Emily and his new baseball hero, Jeff Franceour.
Paul's score........ 3 hits!
One more time the power of prayer moves us forward.
A special thanks to Judy for taking such loving and good care of Paul yesterday. She made sure he stayed well fed, well hydrated and ready for the game. And as always, thank you Jerry - for driving all the way home from downtown, in the rain, to get Paul and drive back downtown. You and your mother are saints.
And today's reading? Not surprising that it relates completely.
" Brothers and sisters, consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work. As it is written: He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.
The one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and bultiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You are being enriched in every way for all generosity, which through us produces thanksgiving to God. "
St. Paul to the Corinthians 9:6-11
As I read through the comments last night after everyone had gone to bed, I thanked God for all that you are doing for Paul through your offering up your own pain and your prayers. God has graced our family with great abundance indeed. Paul is our visual aid of how your prayers are being heard and answered.
Paul woke up with a headache Tuesday morning, but he said it was not as intense. He was even joking around a little, which is a sign that he is doing okay. He started out the day saying he really hoped and prayed he would get to go to the game that night. I told him that it would be a good idea for him to try to move around as much as possible to help get plenty of oxygen into his body. I also remembered something our first neurosurgeon told us last year, after Paul's very first surgery. He said that more brain fluid is produced when we are inactive and laying down. He always encouraged us to get Paul up and moving as soon as possible after his surgeries. I told Paul this and he said he would do his best to try to get some physical activity in during the day. He just didn't want to do things that bring on a severe headache. We decided that while it was cool in the morning, he should take his dog for a walk. Judy was going to be helping Paul out for the day, so she said she would take the dogs and Paul over to the park for an early morning walk. Then they would just keep a simple routine for the day. Paul's headache level was at 6. Knowing Paul, he would make it happen if it didn't get worse than that.
At 4:00 PM, it started to rain like crazy. I called Jerry and he said that they thought the rain might let up in time for the game at 7:00 PM and the game plan was still on. At 5:30, it was drizzling. Jerry said he had talked to Ben and they were already on their way downtown, so Jerry drove home to get Paul and everyone would at least meet for dinner. If the game got cancelled, Paul would at least get to see Ben and his family. Paul's head was hurting, but only at a level 4. He even held off taking his pain medicine so it would last a little longer for him and then he might be able to get to the game, if they played. Jerry said that when they got down there, Clare saw Paul first and then Emily. They ran to meet Paul and gave him a hug. Paul was so happy to see them and for him, his day was a success! He had been looking forward to this evening for over a week and he knew the prayers had been answered.
The rain stopped and so the game was on. Paul got to see Jeff Franceour play, which was a real thrill. Jeff graduated from the same high school as Paul the year before Paul graduated. I asked Paul if he knew Jeff very well and he said not really, but he knew that Jeff had come to some of the concerts Paul's band played in while they were in high school. Paul was really excited to see how well Jeff was doing in his baseball career. Paul hung in there as long as he could, and Jerry said he looked over and could tell Paul was starting to look like he was in pain, so Jerry decided to take Paul home. He had made it to the 5th inning and Paul was so glad he was able to accomplish most of his goal. Unfortunately, the Braves didn't do as well. They weren't able to score at all.
We were waiting for Paul to come home last night and he called to say he was on his way home. He sounded as excited about his evening as if it had been the first game he ever went to. He was very happy that he got to see Clare and Emily and his new baseball hero, Jeff Franceour.
Paul's score........ 3 hits!
One more time the power of prayer moves us forward.
A special thanks to Judy for taking such loving and good care of Paul yesterday. She made sure he stayed well fed, well hydrated and ready for the game. And as always, thank you Jerry - for driving all the way home from downtown, in the rain, to get Paul and drive back downtown. You and your mother are saints.
And today's reading? Not surprising that it relates completely.
" Brothers and sisters, consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work. As it is written: He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.
The one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and bultiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You are being enriched in every way for all generosity, which through us produces thanksgiving to God. "
St. Paul to the Corinthians 9:6-11
As I read through the comments last night after everyone had gone to bed, I thanked God for all that you are doing for Paul through your offering up your own pain and your prayers. God has graced our family with great abundance indeed. Paul is our visual aid of how your prayers are being heard and answered.
I have not heard back from the doctor and today, Paul is in a lot of pain. He isn't even trying to talk today and his head is at a level 9 in pain. God was so merciful to lift the pain for a little while. Keep us in your prayers. I am putting in a call to the doctor to see what they want to do, since Paul is not getting better after this last trip up there.
God bless you all and with great abundance.
He knows each of your acts of charity. He has to be well pleased.
Love,
Jon and Rebecca
God bless you all and with great abundance.
He knows each of your acts of charity. He has to be well pleased.
Love,
Jon and Rebecca
2 comments:
Our God is great and all the glory is his alone! I'm so happy that our prayers were answered just as we asked -- that Paul got enough relief to enjoy his friends and the ballgame. Sounds like the Braves didn't fare as well! In Psalms 16:8: "I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken for he is right beside me." Paul, your strength and courage and faith are truly awesome.
i was just thinking about paul and wondering if he was able to make it to the game. i am so glad he got to go to part of it. God is good. i guess it was the little tantrum i threw at God that really did it. hehe. kidding. :)
anyways, paul is awesome and i just know all will be well. i have a very strong feeling about it.
rebecca-your strength continues to inspire me eveyday and i just think you are amazing. God bless you and your family.
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