Another Week- Dad Update 1/19/2014

Another week at home and I can see so much progress with Dad, even if he can't. His speech and physical strength is getting better and everyday I feel like we are getting closer to Dad being back to his old self. His last appointment with the Neurosurgeon went well and his anti-seizure medication was reduced, which is a huge blessing as this medication always made him tired and just out of it. The Neurosurgeon was pleased with dad's progress and reminded dad that any surgery takes time to heal, especially brain surgery! I think Dad needs to hear it from the doctor's mouth sometimes instead of mine- but I don't blame him, I literally know nothing about the medical world! 

Dad is being his usual self- worried about work, insurance, bills, etc. But good thing he paid for a great education for his accountant daughter! We have been so blessed with his work being understanding and great insurance! A huge financial burden would only add more stress to the situation, and I think we have enough stress. 

I don't think I say it enough that my parents are my rock. There is no way I would be as strong as I am, or able to talk so freely about the situation without them. There are times when I break down and cry and think about the future- but I realized when you're depressed you're living in the past, when you're anxious you're living in the future, but when you're doing ok, you're living in the present. And right now, the present seems pretty good! 

I honestly can not praise this devotional I read daily- "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young enough. 
"Learn to trust me when things go 'wrong'...Trusting acceptance of trails brings blessings that far outweigh them all... Trust does not falter when the path becomes rocky and steep...Together we can make it!"

Leaning on my faith and my parents seems to help the fear and the anxiety, and I wonder daily how people without faith and a support system make it through challenging times like these. Praying for continued strength and progress with Dad.  Thanks for all the kind words and prayers- words can not tell you all how much we appreciate it!