January 7, 2012

Wow, first week of the new year down, and it seems like Christmas was only a couple of weeks ago... Oh, yeah, I guess it was only a couple of weeks ago. Jason had a bit of a rough start this morning, and was uncomfortable so with some encouragement from me he just stayed in bed most of the day. That worked out as it was kind of relaxing for me too. One thing I need to point out... I mentioned that Jason was supposed to be getting his chair and seat this past Friday. It didn't happen. We will be going back in on Monday and talking with the doctor to find out what happened, so I apologize for not mentioning that yesterday.

Around 17:00 (5pm) Jason was feeling much better and decided he wanted to get up. To be honest I was a little apprehensive about it at first, then saw how well he was doing and thought it was probably a good idea. He came out to the kitchen and started to cook dinner, by making soup. Jason is a very creative person, and especially so in the kitchen. In high school he even took home economics one semester. Linda and I loved it, he would come home and try out some of the new things he had learned, and I don't recall any of the "experiments" that tasted bad. Anyway, he started the soup and then started directing me, as he has a hard time reaching things. I am happy to say the soup came out quite tasty, and we have some left that will be eaten for lunch tomorrow.

We stayed up and talked for a while longer, then it was time for bed, and that was the end of the day for Jason, and the rest of us. Once I'm done with the blog posting I will be going to be too. Thank you, for all your continued support and prayers.

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    That's great that he was feeling better later on today. Hope he feels even better tomorrow!
    Know that you're always in my thoughts and prayers.
    Isaiah 41:10, 13 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. (13) For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
    Prayer Bears
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  2. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    BLESS HIS HEART!!

    Time for the new chair, PLEASE.

    If I could take away his pain I would, I would. I am SO GLAD that his incredible father is there to guide him.

    Nice job with the soup, Jason!

    Have a relaxing, fun, day tomorrow!

    Still praying!
    Karen & Rob
    Livermore Friends

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  3. CarolJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Chef Jason- not a surprise to me. Man of many talents. Good luck with the new chair and seat- I know that is critical for comfort and stability and mobility...
    hugs to you all
    Carol

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