All is well!

Hello all! I was at Mom and Dad's last Wednesday and this past Tuesday. Dad is back to "normal" since his stint in the hospital and Mom is back to her routine! Dead is back on his coumadin and aspirin, which gives us some comfort. We all held our breaths when he had to get off his blood thinners when he was in the hospital. Praise God that he didn't have any negative results from his short break off those meds.

Last week on Wednesday, Mom and Dad were both tired because Dad had been up off and on during the night. This week, they were much more rested and were in great spirits! I had made a green chile verde chicken tortilla casserole that Dad and Mom both really enjoyed! I strive to find new and different things to cook for them that I think they will like. Dad's tastes have changed a lot since his stroke, and he doesn't mind showing it when there's something he doesn't like! It makes me feel so good when he oo's and ah's over something I fix for them!

Danny's daughter Nicole had posted a picture of her daughter Mia's dance class on facebook, so I showed that to Mom and Dad. They really got a kick out of it...Mia's a little character and full of personality!! We then sat at Dad's computer and watched a slide show of all the pictures he has saved. Often he pointed to particular people and made sounds. His biggest reaction was when the picture came up of him and Uncle Roy headed out in the fishing boat. That was the last time they got to go out and have one on one time together. It is a precious memory to Dad.

Jean went out there today and rode along with them to Dad's blood test (the doctors monitor his blood thinners monthly), lunch at the Chinese restaurant, Wal-Mart, etc. It wasn't the best weather to be out in, but it was still good for them to get out of the house! I'll bet Jean drove!!! Mom is still a good driver, but she and Jean have a friendly power struggle when it comes to who does the driving!

All of our family is preparing for our get-together at Glenda's house on Christmas Day! We love being together and having heavenly chaos! I don't know if I will get to post before then, so I pray that you and all your loved ones have a very safe, healthy and merry Christmas!

Luke 2:13-14
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those whom He is pleased."

Hallelujah!!