A Smile For Alex

Dear Family,

I went to see Mom/Miriam after work yesterday afternoon. Her friend Anna was in the room talking to her. Anna was so excited to see me. She wanted to share  exciting news about Miriam. She told Miriam that her husband Alex loves her and cares for her so much. Mom/Miriam responded with a big smile:-)  I asked Anna if she was absolutely certain that it was a smile. She said yes.  I asked Miriam to smile again but she was unable to, but I look forward to seeing her beautiful smile.

When Mom/Miriam was in Atlanta's Shepherd Center, a few nurses and therapists have witnessed her open both eyes. I was never able to see her do that until we came back home. This is a very good baby step and hopefully her smile will increase in frequency. 

PTL.

In His Time,

Dad/Alex

July 25, 2011

Dear Family,

Progress has been very slow and very little to report. Mom/Miriam loves getting a full bath. After each bath, she just falls asleep. So, the weekend has been very quiet and restful for her.  I thank God for that. 

I have asked her to repeat the word "hello" but no success. However, she seems to make more frequent feeble sounds. 

We continue to wait patiently upon the Lord. Hebrews 11:27 " By faith he ( Moses) left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen." The world says that "seeing is believing," but God wants us to believe in order to see. 

Please continue to uphold mom/Miriam in your daily prayers.

In His Time,

Dad/Alex

How Wonderful!

Dear Prayer Warriors,

It is not easy to go on each day seeing very little change , but every now and then God gives us proof that He is still there, He cares very much and He loves Miriam!

Last night as the nurse was feeding Miriam, she clearly heard her say, "Hello!"   PTL!

Miriam has not repeated this since but it is one more step forward and we Praise God for this. Although she has not said an actual word since last night, she is trying to make sounds.....we are so grateful for each baby step forward!

Thank you for praying!
God Bless
Love, Sally

July 4th----Six Month Mark

Dear Warren, Howie, Family & Friends,

Mom/Miriam remains wakeful several times in a day and remains unable to follow commands. She also sleeps a lot but being more wakeful several times in a day is fantastic. Yesterday, a friend who has been visiting her told Miriam how much her husband and family love her. Miriam responded by crying.  This dear friend has been giving her massages (acupressure) in her eyebrows and ears. She responds by becoming more relaxed. As always, I  visit her late in the day, after my work hours.   I talk to her a lot and pray with her everyday....a special time for us.  

She has had some  mild infection in her bladder due to presence of indwelling catheter. She is, however, asymptomatic and will not require antibiotic treatment.Per recommendation from her Urologist,  I am now irrigating her bladder once a week.Whatever I can do to care for her.

Overall, Mom/Miriam is still stable. Thank you for your love and prayers. Please do not give up praying for her.

In His Time,

Alex