Who says miracles cease to exist?

What an unbelievably great day it has been. We hardly know where to begin with the wonderful news. First off, we learned this morning that Mom will be staying on the 12th floor for another two weeks! Who says miracles cease to exist?

And then, as if that wasn't enough, Mom walked again today, for the first time since last Saturday. But not only did she walk, she walked WITHOUT A WALKER!! Her physical therapist, Alex, got Mom on her feet by making a deal with her. He told her that if she walked all the way down the hall to her room, Dad would have to do the dishes for the next month. It was a lighthearted attempt to have her focus on something else during the exertion, and really helped. Mom made it about two thirds of the way down the hall but then needed to stop. As she rested, Alex decided on a whim to have Mom try the rest of the way without the walker - and IT WORKED! She was able to make it almost to her room with only the support of a therapist on either side. (Get the suds going, Dad!)

Then about an hour and a half later, Alex had a break in his schedule and came to get her early for the second session. We were worried that Mom was too tired to walk again so soon, but he came up with another plan which we feel was truly inspired. He decided to break up the walk into 30 foot increments and let her rest for a couple minutes between sections. It was a perfect plan for Mom because it allowed her to not only feel successful, but to also have some control over the process. She did a beautiful job and did not complain at all!

We are in awe of the Lord's hand in our lives, and hardly know how to express our gratitude for his tender mercies. Thanks for all your love and support. It has been a hard week, but the Lord did not let us down. He truly is in charge of our lives!