Celebrating All Things – Big & Small!

Our family is extremely excited to welcome our newest member, Emma Jayne Maguire, born August 15 at 7lbs 14oz, 20.5 inches. No. 1 and grand baby 1.2 are doing great. Mom (Kathy) was able to take a much-needed "break" and spent the last week with the Maguires in Virginia. 

Mom is heading home tonight and said she is ready to see daddy! Thank you to Elmo and #3 for holding down the fort last week while she was gone. 

Shortly after Daddy survived his stroke, therapists encouraged us to celebrate the small accomplishments  – even if it’s just toe movement. We are learning the truth in that statement and are excited to share some of those “wins”!

Daddy has started moving his right hand! Over the last few days we have seen him use his fingers to squeeze a ball or someone’s hand. We are excited to celebrate this win!

 

Next, daddy was apparently feeling adventurous this week and decided to forego the chairlift. He was able to make a successful trip up and back down the staircase unassisted. Daddy and daughters 2 & 3 were all quite impressed.

Thank you so much for all the prayers over these last few months. Here are some specific areas that could use bold prayers moving forward:

·      Daddy’s Heart – he’s operating off one of his three major arteries and his heart ejection rate is at 25% (normal range is 50% – 85%). Please pray that the medication he is on will strengthen the remaining artery and heart muscle and that his ejection rate will increase to at least 50%.

·      Speech - we continue to see small improvements. While his vocab is limited, Daddy is able to get his point across through small words and gestures. Prayers will be that his speech will come back instantaneously, we know he will have a lot to say!

·      Clean Eating – Lots of prayers here! I’m a firm believer that we can do what we can do, and God will do what only He can do. We can ensure Daddy eats clean so that his heart gets the nutrition it needs to get stronger.  So, the daughters are coordinating healthy meals. We’d love to give daddy some variety so please send your favorite healthy recipes toJessica.geras@lifechurch.tv. 

Daddy's next cardiology appointment is on September 8^th. We’ll keep you updated!

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