The doctors have figured out the cause of Karl’s allergic problem, thank God (and thank you for your continued prayers). He is doing much better. They’ve replaced his antibiotics with others. The therapists have really been keeping him active, which will supposedly take care of his intestinal issues. Doctors continue to reassure him about this. With the use of the Hoyer lift, they put Karl on a table that inclines to about a 70 degree angle at this point. Only 20 more degrees and he’ll be standing! Karl says it doesn’t hurt, but it takes him a bit of time to get used to being upright after being horizontal day and night.
John and Susan Van Buhler along with Susan’s mom, Dolores Kroll paid a visit while at Mayo for one of John’s check-ups. How nice of them to stop in. Carol Partridge also made the long drive and is staying with Mom for a few days. Carol will be bringing Mom back to Tecumseh either Saturday or Sunday. We are so thankful for our friends and family. I’m heading back to Minnesota on Monday after spending some time in Tecumseh to get a few things in order. I’m eager to see a bunch of you at the Bill Mukensturm Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday. If you have anything you’d like me to take to Karl, please come to Raisin Valley around 12:30 or 1 p.m. I’d love to see you! If that’s not convenient, let me know and I’ll make arrangements to get it. (email me at hamiltonsmith.family@gmail.com)
Most of the time I think and think and think and finally the spirit hits and I manage to come up with some kind of minutely inspirational prose. Unfortunately, I’m fresh out today. So, instead I’m going to steal something someone sent me via email. I thought it was appropriate.
The Buzzard, the Bat and the Bumblebee
The buzzard:
If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet. Without space to run, as is its habit, it will not even attempt to fly, but will remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top.
The bat:
The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkable nimble creature in the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about helplessly until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once, it takes off like a flash.
The bumblebee:
A bumblebee, if dropped into an open tumbler, will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom. It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely destroys itself.
People:
In many ways, we are like the buzzard, the bat, and the bumblebee. We struggle about with all our problems and frustrations, never realizing that all we have to do is look up! Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, but faith looks up!
Remember to trust in our Creator who loves us and...look up!
Blessings,
Kerry
3 comments:
Hey, Karl, How's it going. We've been thinking of you and Praying. I'm sorry I haven't written sooner, just got my computer fixed. Kristofer is doing great, only a couple more rehab sessions and he should be done, although they are preparing us for the possibilty of him having trouble in school with focus and memory of new information, but we'll deal with that when/if it happens. Hey, I've been wanting to tell you, I lost 50 lbs. I read The Makers Diet and it has really changed my life. If you haven't already read it you definitely should. It is the wisdom of God in paperback! And don't let it freak you out too much, I still have a few beers on the weekend. Have you heard I'm working in the Purchasing Office now. It's going pretty good so far I think. I will send you a picture of the whole family, of course Noah looks just like Buddy and Nathan. Well hang in there and we'll keep praying.
Ken Carson and family
Karl,..you "might" remember me from many years ago,,..but I was Kirk's roommate at Ferris! My sister told me about this blog and your current situation, but fear not good buddy,....I've been shaving my head for 3 years now and Uncle Fester was a trend setter before it was even cool!! I have every reason to believe you will WIN this battle and with the support of your family and friends...and God's healing hands,..you'll be up and running around in no time! Don't let my sister give you any chit, and if she does,..put a tack on her seat at Muck's...infact..you might want to make it a nail...a tack might not be long enough! LOL!! Keep the faith my little Bruthafromanutha Motha!! Attitude is EVERYTHING when fighting cancer and you've got what it takes!! I'll pop back in soon to check on your progress....and the next time I'm in Tecumseh, I'll drop off a Bass Pro Shops hat for you...no real man should EVER be without one!! Keep climbing and tell Kirk to drop me a line sometime...he lives 10-15 minutes from my brother in PA!! I'm going out there in Oct to bow hunt, so maybe we can hook-up...I haven't seen Kirk in 20 years!! Keep the faith and stay strong....you WILL WIN!!
Regards,
Bill McElroy
William.McElroy@GM.com
August 26, 2008 5:52 AM
Hey Karl, Its me Mary Furg.. you keep the Faith, and the possitive attitude, we are all praying for a wonderful and full recovery. We all had a blast at the Muk Open it was a huge success and there couldn't of been a better moment when we all heard your voice on the phone, you know you have all our prayers. We are looking forward so having that beer with ya at Muks, and as my brother said if I give ya any crap you can put a tack on my chair... (what the hell is he thinking) Keep the
Faith buddy, we all have it for you. See Ya Soon Gary & Mary F
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