6-23-13

    I hope we are on a role :)  Although things have been going well and Stan seems to be doing better, he sure had a rough day in spirits. I can't imagine what it must feel like having a tube down his throat for so long and unable to really communicate. He seems to be getting more frustrated with it. The nurses keep telling me that frustration and feisty is good. It means he is feeling better and ready to work his way out of here. I can take some poor attitude for a little bit as long as he is responding and willing to work. He did however take my phone and was able to text a message to me. Some of what he typed was just jumbled but amidst the jumble was the word "blessing". He wanted a priesthood blessing. Between his dad and the nurse he had we got him a priesthood blessing. Most of the blessings he had gotten up to this point have felt to be for the family as much as for him but this one was for him.  To me asking for a blessing was a miracle. He has been in such a fog mentally.  He knew he wanted a blessing and found a way to ask for it.  This really made my day :)
     What an experience this has been.  Although it is far from over, we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. He is likely to need months of physical/occupational therapy but hopefully we are getting closer to leaving the critical stage behind. What a blessing that would be.
     I am continually amazed by the many prayers on his behalf, and am grateful for every one. Each day I am reminded that our Heavenly Father is very much aware of our difficulties and has his hand in every minuscule part of our journey. It is such a testament to me of my faith in God, the power in both prayer and the many priesthood blessings he has gotten. As I already said each prayer has been heard.  Each priesthood blessing has been a gift from God.  I am eternally grateful for the many miracles I have seen come about in the life of my sweet husband.  Thanks for fighting Stan!  I love you!

Alisha