Home from the Hospital

We are relieved and grateful to be home from the hospital. The necessary treatments to clear out Johns lungs were very helpful and made him feel much better. Sleep or rest however was another story . After being there one night and one day, we felt we'd recover better at home so asked to be discharged. Friday was the day we were scheduled to go to the ALS clinic for our 3 month "check up", but couldn't make it because of being in the hospital. While in the hospital however, they did perform the lung capacity test which showed that John's number had dropped from 40% in August to close to 25%. The progression is moving at a much quicker rate than we expected. The reality of the disease and its affects hit us afresh and have prompted us to get many things in order. Doctor Mays our doctor and friend is caring for us so well, ordering meds, machines, and also will be getting the ball rolling with Hospice Care next week which will be a welcome relief for our family. In addition we now have oxygen, a nebulizer, suction machine and BPap ..... scattered around our bedroom. All things considered, we are doing well and are looking foward to enjoying precious times with friends and family. God continues to encourage us through his word and assures us we are not alone as we go through this. We covet your prayers for our family that we would glorify God as we walk through the next few months. Your notes, meals, calls, and visits all mean very much to us. We feel so loved and cared for and are so grateful for each of you.

Psalm 9:9-10...The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, Oh Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.

Romans 8:18...I consider that our present suffering are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Love,

The Spiros