The road preparations are continuing and although it appears as though I will be heading out this weekend not fully prepared, I know I have done everything possible on my “earthly vessel” side of things and am confident He will bless all the effort and be glorified.

Dad’s doctor appointment yesterday revealed fluid surrounding the heart, steady fibrillation (or something like that, even with a pacemaker) and a need for more oxygen throughout the day. Mom said that he woke yesterday and was really “confused” so she administered the oxygen and things got somewhat better. In the past, the oxygen has been used only during the night to help him sleep. Now we are trying to obtain another unit so as not to have to move the large unit from the bedroom for daily use. Just another sign of his decline.
Mom sounds terrible. She’s developed a head cold but is self medicating for fear of leaving him. Pray that she will feel a freedom and even an urgency to call and get someone to sit there long enough to go to the doc herself. When I’m there it will be the weekend and no good. Trying to handle things from here is nothing but frustrating.

Obviously, if you are reading this, you cared enough to check in on the latest developments and are praying for us. We are so grateful. God is still on His throne and He will receive the glory in everything.

Pressing on!
John