Today really started out bad. I woke up late and I had to work. Although I am disabled I work part time and this helps make ends meet. I have really come to rely on my money from Toys R Us. But I am now out of Earned Time Off and Sick Time...and I need my Vacation money...to pay for my Vacation at the end of August.
So...I woke up real light headed. Not good. I forced a shower and to get dressed and I drove to work. Everyone was wonderful to me although I was late. I always feel so welcomed and loved at Toys. I went into the back into my work area and fuddy duddied around for about a half hour, I was quite weak. Head light and spinning I sat on the steps out of eye sight of everyone else and I started to cry. Tears rolled down my face and I unashamedly turned to the Lord and poured out my heart to him. I cried for Him to take care of Nick. Nick is out of my hands. There is nothing that I can do. He needs help and I can do nothing to help him. Then I prayed for Sonrise and I then turned upon myself. “Lord, whatever you desire. I pray with you that you would heal me so I can best serve my family and church.” The prayer went deeper and more personal and after about fifteen minutes I found a white cloth and wiped the tears from my eyes and face. As the tears disappeared so did my lightheadedness. I could see clearly and I regained quite of my strength back. God again has answered my prayer. 10 minutes later I go to a front office and call Brisbane.
I talk to the nurse that has a wonderful relationship with Nick and she explains to me that Nick is not regressing. In fact he is doing great. His last two fights she explained where provoked by a boy that is provoking anyone. The nurse said another nurse was outside and she witnessed the boy riding Nick mercilessly in front of other boys. It got so bad that Nick had to react or lose great face. I do not condone this action, however we spoke further and Nick is still a boy. We cannot expect him to react like a man that would walk away. However, we can bring him closer and closer to that reality. It is happening, that is why these three fights are so bazaar. But the nurse said Nick is doing well.
Tonight Andrew grilled Nick a steak and I steamed a big bowl of string beans with butter and we brought the meal to Nick. He gobbled it down and was very pleased. I know the boys and I have only a short time until Nick is gone to Virginia and I want quality time with him. He has a weekend pass and I think Sunday after church we will go to the beach after church. Pictures to come folks.
On a side note, thank you all for your prayers. Today I found out that while I was in the hospital a friend of mine from church had her prayer circle pray for me. Hey....I have people praying everywhere! I am so spoiled. I love you all.
Peace,
Matt