Update on Dad

Dad made it through the triple bypass surgery very well on Friday. The doctors and nurses were amazed at how well he was doing so quickly. On Saturday he went on several walks around the Cardiac ICU. Here he is with his nurse Kurt on one of his walks.
Try not to make fun of his short dress and well shaved legs.

While I was visiting, Dad talked about prayers and trials. I hope he doesn't mind if I share this with you. The mining industry had been in decline through the 1980's and in order to keep his job, he had to accept pay cuts from time to time. He said back in 1990 he was praying that he would be able to make a few more hundred dollars a month to support his large family. Shortly thereafter, he was laid off from his job that he had had over 10 years. You may be asking how is that an answer to prayer. Well, 6 months later he landed a job that paid 3 times what he was making previously.

Just recently Dad was working with Michael on the new rock business. He could only work for a few hours and would just be exhausted. He really wanted to put more time and energy in the business but wasn't physically able. So he prayed that he would be able to have more energy to help get this business up and running. The answer to his prayer came with a major heart problem that landed him into the hospital. However, by having the triple bypass surgery his body will be getting the blood and oxygen it needs so he can have more energy.

The answer to our prayers don't always come the way we would like. Its always important to remember that through our trials we will be blessed and we will have the strength to make it through them.