Monday, May 14th

Well, tomorrow is the BIG day. Only the hospital hasn't officially confirmed with us that we should go down in the morning. We're waiting for one more piece of paperwork to fall into place and then we go. I think they'll notify us at 7:32 AM. THEN we'll get in the car.

I was talking to Beth, Annie's OT, today, and I asked her, "What do you think God is trying to tell me in this whole episode?" She said, "Surrender and dependence upon Him." Okay--those two words keep repeating in my mind: surrender and dependence. We as red-blooded A-mar-E-cans think we have control of our lives--but when difficult things happen we find out how much control we really have. Zip. Zero. Zilch. "Surrender and dependence upon God," the words for today.

So--thank you for praying for Annie's transition into Rehab. What to pray for? No throwing up, peace, protection from getting a hospital bug, steady and measurable progress, comfort for the kids at home, strength and energy for Bill & I, and whatever God lays on your heart. Your prayers are such an integral part of her healing and we can feel them every day.

Jean

Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. Brothers, pray for us.
1 Thessalonians 5:23-25