What if?

We thought my brother-in-law, Tony,

was going home today.

BUT

he is a lot sicker than anyone could have imagined.

He's too weak to get a lung transplant.

This morning the Dr. said he needed 

to stay another 4-5 days 

to get enough strength

to go home.

Then

he needs to go home and 

get more strength.

And then,

they would see about the transplant.

This afternoon

The Doctor put him on comfort care.

He's not going home...

At least, not his physical home...

he's leaving us

to go to his heavenly home.

What if?

What if today was your very last day?

How would you spend it?

I mean, if you were in the hospital...

stuck in bed...

what would you want to do?

who would you want to see?

I wanted this blog to be a happy place.

But right now it's sad.

Life isn't perpetually happy.

Happiness isn't the goal-

but it's in the journey.

Here's a conversation my Mom and I had earlier:

MOM:  Tony just said, "it's amazing what you can live through!"

ME:  And to be so sick and still have his sense of humor!

Is he able to speak much?

MOM:  Only that.

ME:  Please tell Tony that we love him very much and we are praying for him.

He's the best thing that has ever happened to Tammy-he's such a blessing.

MOM:  He says thank you.  

He just did say he isn't expecting a statue at the courthouse square!

ME:  It's in our hearts.

Please keep praying.

Thank you.