Singspiration

John 10:4

"When he has brought out all His own,

He goes on ahead of them, and His sheep follow Him

because they know His voice."

This morning, Mike was quite agitated and not able to focus on anything or sit down, so I did what usually calms him down and started singing.  It took a little while, but he finally stopped pacing and stood beside me and sang.  We must have sung 8-10 hymns. Such wonderful words and what a blessing that they soothe Mike for a time.  Here is one of them I feel led to share:

Softly & Tenderly

Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me;

See on the portals He's waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me.

Chorus

Come home, come home, Ye who are weary come home;

Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, Calling, O sinner, come home!

Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading, Pleading for you and for me?

Why should we linger and heed not His mercies, Mercies for you and for me?

Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing, Passing from you and from me;

Shadows are gathering, death-beds are coming, Coming for you and for me.

Oh! for the wonderful love He has promised, Promised for you and for me;

Tho' we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon, pardon for you and for me.

Come home, come home, Ye who are weary come home;

Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, Calling, O sinner, come home!

If there is anyone reading our blog that doesn't know Jesus as your Savior and Lord, do not delay giving your life to Him.  He never promised that it would be easy, but does promise to be with us every step of the way, always. You will only find lasting joy and an ever-present help during times of hardship when you are walking in close relationship with Him. Pick up a Bible and read the book of John - it's a good place to start.  Jesus loves you so much, is calling you, and His gift is free to all who believe. Don't miss knowing His voice.

We also sang "Whosoever Will",  "I've Found a Friend", "Just as I Am", "Faith of our Fathers", "Faith is the Victory (been years since I sang that one and I love that tune - so upbeat), "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus", "It is well with my Soul", "There shall be showers of Blessing", and more.  Smile.

Back to our update... Yesterday was better than Wednesday; although, I think I gave him too much pain medicine and he threw up 3 times last night. So this morning I was afraid to give him anything before I talked with the Dr. Talked with Dr. G and he told me to go ahead with the Percocet, but less.  Did that but he was just wild at different times throughout the morning, so after I got some yogurt and part of his sandwich in him, I went back to the full dose of Risperdal.  I am all for getting rid of the medicines, but we can't live like this.  Maybe once the wound is healed, stitches out, we're settled in Virginia with some sort of routine then we can try again to decrease the Risperdal. Right now everyone who helps with Mike needs him to take it and he needs it.  He was so out of control at one point today, I just don't see how his body can continue to handle that much anxiety.  He was not trying to hit or be aggressive in that way, just so agitated, short of breath, restless, and unreasoning.  Shortly after Rod left, the medicine took effect and he slowed way down, even taking a nap.  Phew!  

Did not hear anything from the blood work or urinalysis yet, but received a call that we are getting the wound vac on Monday.  The part that broke open looks much better now and is closing back up, so I'm thinking we might not need it by the time it gets here. 

Have to share one verse from another hymn:

"His Way with Thee"

Would you have Him make you free, and follow at His call? 

Would you know the peace that comes by giving all?

Would you have Him save you so that you can never fall?

Let Him have His way with thee.

Chorus:

His power can make you what you ought to be;

His blood can cleanse your heart and make you free;

His love can fill your soul, and you will see

'Twas best for Him to have His way with thee.

So true. Stop fighting and let Him have His way with You. Only Jesus can fill the void.