Isn’t this what Christmas is all about?
In the afternoon on Christmas Eve, we sent Dad off in an ambulance to the ER. He had a fever, had symptoms of a stroke (weak left side and drooping head) and wasn’t able to communicate or stand.
Christmas came alive.
As we sat in the ER and later in Dad’s room I found that my attitude had changed. When I heard of the crisis --- instantly all the “trappings” of Christmas became totally unimportant. I left behind all the wrapping, shopping, baking, and planning etc. I was suddenly thinking about more basic life issues. There is a lot of time to ponder things in the ER. As we waited for information, we tearfully sang our favorite Christmas carols.
Christmas came alive. Jesus - was – born - to - die.
We were the people and we were rubbing shoulders with the people that Jesus was born for.
We were walking through this as a family with the Lord’s presence right beside us because Jesus had been a baby!
Dad will be in heaven whenever he does pass from this life because Jesus was born.
We have been given a gift. Jesus is that gift. The Lord made me freshly aware of His gift again in that ER cubicle. Christmas came alive.
The results
They found pneumonia in both lungs! The CAT scan showed no evidence of a stroke. Dad is responding well to treatment for the pneumonia and almost back to normal. He’s joking around and giving everyone a hard time. “smile” That’s another gift the Lord gave us. Matthew said that it was the best part of our Christmas. Today, a week later, we are moving Dad to a rehab down the street for physical therapy before coming home. We are rejoicing.
A belated Merry Christmas to each of you!!
6 comments:
Glad your dad is doing better. The ER is one of the best places to realize we are not in control of anything. Personally, I'm glad we are not. Enjoy him now.
Praise God that your father is recovering! Recently I've been in the ER with my dad several times, and I am so glad to be able to be there along with my mother and sister to comfort him and to let him know how important he is to all of us. Please let your father know I'm praying for him.
Jeri,
Thank you so much for this heart felt, God loving, God fearing, trusting post. We pray your Dad will continue to recover and return home soon to live out his appointed days with you and your family.
MUCH Love and grace to you and your family,
Diane and family
So glad your dad is better! God took you to the ER to bless others too and I'm sure that you did. Wouldn't it be fun to have that heavenly perspective and see ALL God's beautiful workings in that hospital?
We lost my almost 12 year old nephew very suddenly 3 months ago. While we miss him more than can be expressed, it is so fabulous to know he was at the REAL birthday party! =) What peace to know that God is weaving and working His perfect plan...and it all began with a baby. AMAZING!
Our main computer's been down so I didn't know about all this! We are thanking God for His wonderful care and love for us all! Sooooo thankful that Grandpa L. is doing better!!
What a wonderful blessing hides within each trial.
Love to all~
Sherry
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