Spiritual vs. Physical Reality

Mike has had some steps back in the past 24 hours. His right lung continues to be an issue with fluid now and still pneumonia. His oxygen went down so much yesterday that we put him on on Bipap machine. It is basically like a sleep apnea machine. When he takes a breath in forces oxygen in. He did well for awhile, but has had periods of low oxygen that are concerning. I don't know how to blog what I see. Dr. Bo continues to come every day and adjust Mike in the hospital. Again, he has been one of those consist people in our journey that I don't blog about and one of the many things that we do outside of conventional medicine that makes a difference. Anyway, Dr. Bo always talks about the physical world and the spiritual truth. So that is the way I will try to explain things.... physical world it appears that Mike is truly struggling. Last night was another time when Mike almost went home to Jesus. But again he turned and fought. Spiritual truth is God is SO near and in control. God still has room to work here. God CAN still work here. That is the TRUTH and a fact. That is where we are.

I went to the doctor and she relented and put me on antibiotics. 24 hours later, I finally feel better. But this bump in the road for me had lead to another learning lesson and praise. I am going to praise all friends and family that have allowed me to be at home. So much coordination and people just loving on Mike. It is amazing. Then, we also discover a company that my Dad and Giact has graciously hired for Mike. We have two wonderful women that are Certified Nursing Assistants that are sitting around the clock with Mike - day and night. They are documenting everything, helping care for Mike, and just making sure everything within our humanly power is done to help Mike. It is comforting and reassuring. Mike is being loved on in so many ways. Prayer over by so many people. Cared for by so many people. What a treasure he is and he is such an incredible fighter and a witness to so many people.

Prayer:
Mike - everything...
Deanna - rest and strength and that God will physically carry me and give me wisdom for Mike's care and Elizabeth's heart
Elizabeth - strength and peace that can only come from God at this point. She is struggling
Wendy - we have been basically functioning as one person. She is staying up late at night with Mike and sleeping during the day. I am sleeping at night and now can come up here during the day. It is making this journey bearable for Elizabeth and allowing her to sleep with me and night and just be held and comforted all night. But I don't want to wear Wendy out so pray for her as well please.

Praise:
Friends, family and Giact for all measures taken to wrap Mike is total care and see to every need
Prayers
The ability to witness to nurses and tell our story and about Mike's Faith
Wendy befriending another patient here - I will blog his name later