"God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts in our pains. 
 It is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world."

The day began early today with the batteries dinging they were on their last leg at 4:00 a.m. this morning.  By the time I got them changed - I was wide awake and ready to begin the day.  I think R has been awake since then as well.  He has endured more trails today again - this time with his epi cath leaking a little - the nurse came and changed the dressing again and we'll watch it and if it continues to drain a little - we will probably have to return to see Dr. Hatch. Hopefully they won't have to do it all over again.  He has a couple other issues going on that we continue to keep an eye on as well.

He's been busy today talking to car dealers again. Trying to get that brand new car at the best deal possible.
According to his sister he's spends quite a bit of time on his new laptop.  I'm glad he's enjoying it.  He mentioned tonight he wanted to start doing the stairs tomorrow - where did he get that idea???  I would say NO.  I'll have my handy poppa throw him a step together with some wood and he can use that in the middle of the living room floor.  I think he may be ready for one step but not multiple steps.  We told him if he goes down - he probably isn't coming back up.  

We were talking tonight at dinner - how the help we are receiving has made us more aware than ever of helping those who are going through any type of crisis.  We are so grateful for  everyone who has done even the slightest thing.  It means so much to us.  We have told you before - but we are truely blessed with great friends and awesome family members who are all so willing to be here for us and do whatever we need.  From the bottom of our hearts - know you are appreciated and loved.  You are in our prayers.