What do you know but that the Lord has been answering our prayers! Patti said she felt better about things last week. I told her the saints were praying for her.

Additionally, God made room at the Vallejo Kaiser and they called the day before yesterday to see if Daniel wanted the spot. This is the hospital with staff to help rehab. him. It’s a wonderful opportunity. Please pray for Daniel that he will take advantage of their resource and push himself even though he is very homesick already.

When he arrived yesterday the nurses all greated him warmly and were impressed with his ability to move his leg some. He has put very little weight on his legs yet and Patti is hoping they will be able to help him put weight on them. That would greatly help if he could even pivot onto chairs etc. instead of Patti lifting him on her own. The Lord is giving Patti rest! I said I didn’t know how God would answer that request, but He has certainly done it.

She has had very little time with her children and that has been discouraging for her. Now, with permission from the hospital, she is taking the children on vacation. They will be able to rest and spend time together. The kids were more excited last night than Liz and I have seen them in some time. Please pray for their trip.

Yesterday a neighbor boy mowed Patti’s lawn. That was nice. His mom Karen has been helping the Rickners in various ways during this difficult time.