In the midst of difficulty and uncertainly it is easy to succumb to self-pity, fear and despondency. But if one's heart is open and full of Love, heart-breakingly sweet pinpricks of grace can shine the light of hope through the gloom just enough to illuminate a path through trouble that was beyond your own imagining just moments before.
We have been experiencing this grace through all of you who love my father so much. He is now on the other side of the surgery and although he faces some daunting challenges, he is still with us. I got to see him this morning and he squeezed my hand and wrote with his finger on my palm "I love you." I have to tell you, that was one of the more powerful and overwhelming experiences I have ever had. He had more done in his procedure than we previously thought he would, so he is now coming to grips with the changed landscape inside his mouth and throat. As far as his recovery from the surgery goes, he is doing very well. He is on the lowest setting of the ventilator, and they feel confident that they can get him breathing on his own through the tracheotomy today or tomorrow.
I know many of you would like to visit Mike, but I would request that you watch this space for the go-ahead on that. Visitors will be counter-productive until sometime next week.
Today is Day One of Mike's 14 Days of Christmas at UC Davis Med Center. Ho ho ho.
I will post more later today.
God bless,
Adam
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Dear Mike and family,
All that love and cheer and good humor you showered on us for years, just know that it is coming right back at you, pardner! You are continually in our thoughts and prayers, and we are here for you every step of the way.
Here's a little song for you. Take it away, Dionne.....
Keep Smilin'
Keep Shinin'
Knowing you can always count on us for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
We'll be on your side
Forever more
That's what friends are for.
Maybe Adam and Nicole can put those words in their beautiful voices for you from us.
With big hugs and hearts full of love for you and all your family,
Diane and Renzo
Dearest Mike and Family,
You are in our hearts and thoughts each moment of these days. We pray for you, we love you and we want to be there for you all in whatever way we can.
Adam, we can't begin to express what your incredible writings mean to all of us. You are making us feel connected in such a special way and we only hope that your family feels the love that comes from so many people.
With our Love,
John, Michelle and family
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