Hi all. There has not been internet access on the floor of the hospital where Bruce is staying. Thus, we are a little behind on the posts.
Mary Beth has spent the last two nights and all but a few hours during the day with Bruce. In my honest opinion, she is doing very well as Bruce's strongest advocate. She still nicely orders people around, making sure Bruce gets the best care possible in the busy hospital setting. She listens attentively, asks great questions, and sounds like a doctor or nurse when she exchanges medical terms with them.
Last night Pearce used the cell phone to take a picture of MBA and him; it is priceless. If I can figure out how to load it to the blog, I'll post it.
The last two days have been spent with doctors and nurses working to get the right combination of medication into Bruce that would remove his pain and make him lucid. He had a "slick" (MBA's term) and successful epidural placed to try and reach the balance. The doctors said it would take a few days to see if the epidural works toward the balance.
MBA's mom has been such a gem in being with the kids; she is well-versed in this role, and a HUGE help and blessing to Mary Beth. Friends have stayed with Bruce so that MBA could take some much needed rest away from the hospital. Answers to prayers are continually happening; it is such a faith-builder to see God respond to such specific requests. THANK you for them!
Love from Mary Beth and her 'A' team.
~Melinda
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Thanks for the update! God is so good beyond our imaginations!
God has our best interests at heart!
"God is too wise to ever make a mistake and too loving to ever do anything unkind."
Al Hulbert asked our group at FBC Bend to pray for the Alexander family. We did and continue today.
Just returning from a trip overseas, I am still impressed with two major topics - continue to cry out to God and ask for the continuing filling of God through the Holy Spirit - for today.
We are crying out to God with you and asking that the Alexander family and friends be filled with all that God has to hold you.
Ken Mays
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Thank you so much for the update. I find myself checking the blog sometimes twice a day to see what is going on. I'm amazed a the A families strength. I will continue to pray for all.
Left a little something on your porch today.
So thinking of you--all the time. Praying daily and often and fervently for God's loving,kind, and immediate provision in all things. We know that in all this it is well with your souls. What a comfort and testimony to Christ. We are grateful beyond words for God's family that surrounds you right now and works out the day to day. Wish we could do more...
Very much love from the Vaterlauses
Bruce & Mary Beth,
Your strength in the LORD is super and your approach at this difficult time is to be envied. Although I am certain you would not choose to go through this, the LORD is certainly strengthing you each day. Our small group at FPC Roseville is praying for all of your family, and wish you the very best.
In a couple of weeks, I will be returning to Mount Hermon, where we met last summer, and I pray that you will remember that summer fondly in the times to come. It was really special to meet all of you then, and I shall always remember you. Reflect on the good times, when things get rough, and the LORD will help you through.
GOD BLESS, Sandy Wilson
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