Sunday, February 13, 2011

HAIR!!

You can't see it, but my  hair is growing back in the areas that were radiated last summer.  They told me that it would never grow back!  When I showed it the nurse who is in charge of my case she said that she had never seen hair that has been radiated grow back.  She has heard of it, but never seen it.  My granddaughter, Shae prays every night that her grandpa's hair will grow back. I can only suppose that it is a miracle that it is growing back due to the prayers of my granddaughter.  I only hope that it causes Shae and my other grandchildren to see the power of prayer. It may seem like a small thing to us, but it is a big thing to my granddaughter.  Roma is glad to see the fur on my head too!
Now for an update:  I have been feeling really good the past 2 weeks.  I have been going to  physical therapy twice a week and Matt and Emily provided a recumbent trainer bicycle so I could do some aerobic at home as well as weight training. That has been such a help for me to increase my strength.  Last week we had a little set back. I  had another small seizure on Tuesday night.  It affected mostly my face and my right arm to a lesser degree.  I was tired for a day, but quickly recovered except for my speech and I will have to continue to work on that.  My home teacher, Larry Tucker and Joe Folkman gave me a blessing that was appreciated.  It brought peace to our hearts and confidence that the Lord is watching out for us.
We received good news.  Jodi and Dave will have another baby this summer.  With Nate and Shelly due the end of the month it will bring us to 17 grandchildren.  We love our kids and grandkids so much.  They bring such joy into our lives and life wouldn't be as full without them.  We appreciate all our friends and neighbors and family do for us.  We couldn't ask for anything more.  The Lord has truly blessed our lives.

2 comments:

  1. "Gimme head with hair
    Long beautiful hair
    Shining, gleaming,
    Streaming, flaxen, waxen"

    Remember that song....from...gasp... the late 60's?

    Great news, Paul! Now just tell Shae to increase the scope of her prayer to include getting rid of your cancer!!!

    We love you and continue to pray for you daily. I must admit, though, we never prayed for your hair to return; that's strictly your granddaughter's doing!

    Ken & Joyce

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  2. Great post Dad! We are so excited to see you and Mom tomorrow. Shae is especially anxious to see your hair. Be prepared for lots of questions from her! :)

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