April 10th Update - More good news!!

 We are so grateful and humbled to continue delivering good news! 


Both of our parents are doing great! We have been able to have regular phone calls with both of them since yesterday. 


Marlin has probably never had more to say in his life! Forever the comedian, he is already back to those classic one liners - telling us “You can pick your friends but you can’t pick your fathers nose!” 


Artie is back at it as well! Making phone calls & requesting her skincare routine! She called us yesterday just to have a 15 minute chat with us & she let us know that she is so glad she could call us!


There are no words to describe what the blessing of phone calls means to us. A week ago today we would have done anything to hear their voices again. Glory to God in the highest! 


With this said, they still need a ton of rest and are not yet ready for visitors. We are keeping their phones until they are ready to have conversations. As soon as visitation is available we will let you all know! They can’t wait to see you!


Mom was OFFICIALLY released from the ICU and moved to a step down area. Next up, an acute rehab facility. Stay tuned on those details. 


Prayer Requests: please pray for continued stability off the ventilators and progressing independence.


Let’s go mile two! Keep praying. 


Love you more.

Alison, Derek & Dylan


Comments

  1. Tori LansingApril 10, 2022 at 11:05 AM

    Hallelujah! Thank you for the updates. God is good.

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  2. Don & CarolApril 10, 2022 at 11:47 AM

    So good to see these encouraging updates daily, Alison, Derek, and Dylan. We believe healing will continue, and like You say, Thank God for His hand upon Marlin, and Artie. He will bring good out of this. Let them know we love them, and we will continue to ask God Almighty to bring comfort, and peace to You All. Thanks, again, for keeping Family, and Friends updated on Their progress.
    Don & Carol

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  3. GretchenApril 10, 2022 at 5:32 PM

    so happy to hear today's report!!

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  4. Dani CherrieApril 11, 2022 at 1:53 AM

    Hallelujah!!

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