Hey everyone ... so much has happened since our last post. We hit the ground running ... sprinting truthfully ... and haven't stopped. There's so much to do. For a brief synopsis, click on the following link: http://www.discoverlifeministry.com/dl-newsletter.html
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I do desire to detail the path, but that is not my purpose for this entry ... to tell you the truth, my heart is very heavy. I am posting this entry soliciting your prayers ... my son Dayson is very sick.
I have come to learn that obeying God attracts certain special attacks ... nothing new. Five weeks ago, my kids all caught a local virus ... for most of them, it lasted about 3-5 days before it ran its course. But Dayson never got over it. He just got sicker and sicker ... the fever left ... but the lethargy got worse ... his whole body hurt. He suffered terrible sweats and cold chills ... and got weaker and weaker.
On Tuesday, he lost control of his functions. He was in excruciating pain and began convulsing. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital in Albany, NY. The doctors began the painful and difficult process of determining what the issue was. Several specialists came in until everything seemed to merge at the nervous and muscular system.
Dayson was diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy. It is a terribly painful disease that has spread throughout his body. Dayson can't stand, can't walk, can't brush his own teeth ... it is awful to watch. I sit beside him right now at the hospital ... we've been here for days ... and can do nothing to help him, save try to distract him.
But there's good news! He will recover ... the process should take about 6 months ... lots of physical therapy. We also have great doctors .. favor with the system. We have a house that can accommodate his needs ... so he is coming home next week instead of staying here for another month ... Dayson is very uncomfortable. I have to carry him everywhere. If he is touched, it is like being lit on fire (as he describes it).
Why am I sharing this??? Because if you read this then I assume you have a genuine interest in what we are doing .. and now it has "cost" us again. We know this is the enemy ... his signature is all over it ... but I am hoping that you will pray for me when you think about it ... put us on your personal and ministry prayer lists ... my family ... the security of our bond to each other ... our well being and protection ... our health ... and our ability to make ends meet so we can continue meeting the needs of others.
Thank you ...
Patrick
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