This has been a rough time for Kirk and Rima. Kirk had surgeries Monday, Thurs. and brain surgery on Friday. Since the surgery, Kirk doesn't have full use of his right arm and leg, which the doctor says is temporary. Most difficult of all is his loss of speech, which they say is also temporary. He appears to understand, but is having a hard time finding words beyond yes and no. His brain is having to recover from the trauma of the surgery. Sunday we saw him make a lot of progress from when we saw him on Friday. They would appreciate any prayer offered on their behalf.
I think seeing Nathan recovered so well from his brain surgery gives them some measure of comfort. It was a comfort to us seeing our friends' son come through his brain surgery nine months before Nathan's. The Bible says we are to comfort others with the comfort we received from God, and that's what we are trying to do for them.
On this Wednesday we will be at Children's Hospital for another MRI and a treatment. Then we plan to go next door to the hospital where Kirk is, this time with Nathan with us, and visit them. It's kind of poignant to me that almost a year after his surgery, Nathan would be in a position to go cheer up someone else in a similar situation.
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Dictionary.com:
pre⋅cious
1. of high price or great value; very valuable or costly: precious metals.
2. highly esteemed for some spiritual, nonmaterial, or moral quality: precious memories.
3. dear; beloved: a precious child.
Thinking of precious Nathan (see #3) going to visit Kirk is precious (see #1 & 2).
Amen, Betsy!
Betsy, I LOVE that!
Amazing how God works....who would have ever thought that you would be where you are today and that Nathan would be comforting someone with the understanding of what they have gone through. You guys are amazing to continue to serve the Lord by reaching while enduring your own trial. I am sure it will bless both Kirk and Nathan. We will continue to pray and lift them both up. Hugs!!
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