New location! (And Adam's birthday soon)
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (King James Version)
1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
A lot of things seem to come around with a special sense of timing. A quick review of circumstances around Adam in the past few months shows many convergences of people with like minds who, seeking how to show kindness, friendship, and love, have created special moments that have reminded all of us of our Father's special love for each of us, his children. One of those happened this weekend, in Adam's family, and has left me in awe of what Bill Wilson (one of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous) described when he said, "Coincidence is God when He chooses to remain anonymous." Please keep in prayer all members of Adam's family (as you already have, I know).
News--Adam is at Americare Living Center in Westfield. There was some doubt about bed availability, etc., but here he is. It's a real change of pace from RHI, where Adam was stimulated constantly. Dave was kind to install a TV in Adam's room, and Adam continues to receive nothing but kindness.
In one of those good news/bad news situations, Adam is continuing to be more and more aware of everything around him, which is great--conversations are becoming more--well--conversational. But he's also becoming more aware of his limitations. Some of the literature on brain and spinal injury point to this time as being very important for positive outcomes. I'm sure it would be easy for Adam to get discouraged, even though his humor and positive attitude are still dominant. He can use, I'm sure, any and all encouragement.
Speaking of which (you knew I was headed here) Adam's 22nd birthday is May 7th. He's certainly able to appreciate cards--especially funny ones--and visits from his friends. Here's hoping it's a good one!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Comments:
It's exciting to hear that Adam is back closer to home for you guys as well as knowing he's progressing in his recovery. It is always a surprise to see Adam and how much better he gets everytime that Becca and I come to visit. As far as visitation at this new place? we're curious to how that works and if their are special hours to visit. Hope everything else is going well for everybody. Keeping you all in our prayers,
Rita and Becca
Adam: It was so good to see you Sunday!! The boys were excited to visit. They were impressed with how well you were talking, etc. Thank you for letting us interrupt your movie and for being such a good sport!! We will be coming to see you again soon -- with Coke!!!
Prayers for you today!!
Pam
There's God's Glory! Adam's coming forth from something we had doubts about surviving and he is just covered with gold from the refining God is doing. It is like watching a miracle unfold day by day. I can't tell you how this has increased my faith and poured gallons of hope into my soul. Adam, I'm sorry for the pain and suffering you and your family are going through, though. I cannot deny that aspect. Reliant K has a song that reminds me of you, Adam, and it says "Never underestimate my Jesus, when the world around you crumbles, He will be strong, He will be strong". He is doing something so intricate and amazing with you that we can never understand the whole of it. You are someone so precious and amazing! Sounds like your whole family is like that. Yeah for the Sherman's! Happy birthday, Adam! See you soon. Love ya, Rhetta!
Laura
Adam,
I hope you have a wonderful birthday. Everyone bringing KitKats and coke? Enjoy your celebration! You and your family continue to be in my thoughts as your journey continues.
Anne-marie, respiratory CHE, RHI
Happy birthday Adam! We hope to come see you today! Did I hear that you like Kit Kats and Coke? I'm so there. You won't mind sharing will you? I'll bring a few for myself and my girls so we won't cause a riot, ok? Happy Birthday again! Here's to many more!!
Laura
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