OOOOO...DAD BROKE THE BED!

Well today is my first day "back in the office" after one of my crazy weeks of travel... After a whirlwind week I flew to Newark Friday and performed at Liberty State Park, left that night by train to DC, arrived at 6:30AM and performed at 3 church services at Reid Temple (venue of The Gospel According to Jazz), got on a plane at 2:30PM and flew to Cleveland to perform that night, woke up at 6AM for a radio interview and performed at Border's Books that night!!!

I only included that to set the tone for being "back in the office!"  So I went to see Dad and was able to hug the faithful and diligent Rosie to boot!  Dad seemed to be in pretty good spirits.  Same old challenges more or less  -- though Rosie is much more in tune with the details: 

1.  The phlegm in his chest causes him to have almost constant difficulty breathing.

2.  He still isn't strong enough, or perhaps doesn't have the will yet, to make any significant strides in speech or physical therapy.

3.  He still isn't able to nod or shake his head (thus giving us a much-desired connection with what's going on inside and/or what he needs.

4.  Seems that somehow he got a little bump on the head -- very hard to do when you're bed-ridden.  Let's say that some poor embarrassed attendant just failed to come forward and confess a simple slip while handling shower duties.  But we WILL be paying close attention!  (Not to worry, this is a top-notch facility and very highly recommended)

Having said that, we are so VERY grateful for all the prayers and the constant outpouring of love from you, Rev's family and friends.  There is very seldom (if ever) a time when you'll visit and be the only one there!

In fact, his guests over the last week have included Congressman Steve Cohen, Randy Wade, Dad's dear friends "Bubby" Brooks, Simon Howard, and Jackie Johnson.

A special note of apology here to one of his favorite grandsons, Kenneth, III who took the time to write a long note and posted it here on the site -- only to have it disappear!  I take responsibility for not having made posting directions clear.  Please post again!    :)

Dad also has a roommate named Mr. Haley.  He is able to speak and is quite kind.  We also pray that God will strengthen and bless him.

So how did Dad break his bed!!!  Don't know, I think perhaps one of the attendants accidentally broke it.  But I was there when about 5 attendants (all female) had to muscle him out of the old and into the new!  Let's call it an upgrade! 

The Lord is faithful.  He is loving and kind.  Job says that whether He is giving or taking away, IT'S ALL GOOD and His name is to be BLESSED!  So... WE BLESS YOUR NAME LORD JESUS!

Kirk