Hey Friends,
This is Odie here for a Wednesday checking in with you. Thanks for coming by to check on Dad!
Every prayer that has been prayed for our family is appreciated! We have to keep praying! Below is the current update on Dad's recovery. We have another prayer request to add to the list.
Dad is still in rehab, doing intensive therapy each day. They have sessions with the physical therapist, the occupational therapist and the speech therapist that helps with swallowing.
They have told him yesterday that they are recommending one more week of inpatient therapy. As bad as they want to be home, mom and dad understand that this therapy is critical.
All the therapists are doing their best to give him back use of his body and also to prepare him and train him how to live life while awaiting full recovery.
While working with speech therapists mom and dad have been made aware of additional consequences of the stroke. The swallowing issue is directly related to the same muscles that operate the vocal chords.
Dad's right vocal chord is weakened due to the numbness on his right side. Therefore, Dad's singing voice has been affected. He is able to sing but his control, especially on high notes, is not as consistent. One good thing, his speech therapist has stressed that practicing vocals will likely improve both the vocals and the swallowing.
As you know, our ministry is based on Dad's preaching and our singing. We are asking you to pray for a miracle. God is able to do all things!
That wraps up the update for today! We love and appreciate all of you, our dear friends. See you next time.
Odie
Praying! Luke 1:37! 💕💕💕
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DeleteGod was so good to frequent our prayer meetings in your and my house some 25 years ago and we know He has not changed. Praying on as we walk in victory. Love y’all
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DeleteThank you for your friendship and prayers! We love you all! Dad still speaks fondly of those sweet prayer times in our homes!
Thank the Lord that the Great Physician has the last say!! 🙌 I was told I would never sing again or even speak above a whisper after a tumor took out one of my vocal cords! I knew my God was bigger than that diagnosis! That’s been almost 25 years ago now and I’m still singing for the Lord with only one vocal cord and a paralyzed one held up by a silicone wedge🙌 When God has a plan, nothing can stop it! Love yall!! Continued prayers for you ALL.
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ReplyDeleteThank the Lord that the Great Physician has the last say!! 🙌 I was told I would never sing again or even speak above a whisper after a tumor took out one of my vocal cords! I knew my God was bigger than that diagnosis! That’s been almost 25 years ago now and I’m still singing for the Lord with only one vocal cord and a paralyzed one held up by a silicone wedge🙌 When God has a plan, nothing can stop it! Love yall!! Continued prayers for you ALL.