Blog Notes 2/9/07

Dear Family and Friends,
Today is a special day for my sister, Carol, and me. 48 years ago (can it really be that long ago?) our father passed away. I like to try to remember by calling her (which I did) and just reminiscing a bit. It was a Monday, a little on the cold side when I came home via a neighbor who had been asked to get me by my mother. Mom met me at the door to tell me my father was "gone". That week was very difficult to say the least. I was15, almost 16 when he died, so it was a very influential event in my life. Fortunately, a minister came to our little church who became my"father" image and mentor. It was a big help. As for these days, Janice actually let me drive yesterday and today. We went on short trips and I was able to get the feel of it again. Sort of like riding a bike: once you know how, etc. Heidi was here today as well. She had a hair appointment with a friend, and then stayed for awhile to help Janice with her hair. Her visit was the first long visit from anyone since I came home. I still have to be very careful about "catching" stuff. And emotionally, psychologically, I still get tired rather quickly. I have an appointment with the oncologist next Monday afternoon, and another with the lung specialist on the 20th. I feel very good righ tnow, and I am sleeping very well. I am off the antibiotics so I am a little nervous about where my immune system is. That is why I am being careful. Again, thanks so much for your prayers and cards. And I thank and praise the Lord for His daily provision of grace and mercy.
In His care,
Steve and Janice