October 12 - Fast Sunday & Family Supper

We were back to our hospital branch for church today! Branch President Camac, and his wife have been so welcoming and supportive.  AJ was able to partake of the sacrament with very little assistance. He used his wrist strength to take a piece of bread from my hand and eat it. Then I placed the cup of water in his hand and he drank it by himself.

As if that wasn't awesome enough, he felt inspired to bear his testimony.  He spoke about his knowledge of the Plan of Salvation and the resurrection, and he expressed gratitude for that knowledge because it is what has kept him going through this trial.  He also recognized the peace he feels when he reads the Book of Mormon and how he has been blessed by the power of the priesthood. The Spirit was strong as AJ and others bore their testimonies. It was powerful.

AJ is pretty funny. After church today, a branch member told him that therapy may hurt but that just means it's working.  AJ agreed with him, coining the new phrase, "Pain is paralyzation leaving the body." haha - New bumper sticker??  AJ's great sense of humor keeps things light and fun.  In the afternoon/evening we had friends and family visit, and also had a big family-style dinner & dessert!

We love Sundays!

From left to right: Gabrielle (David's caregiver), David (a fellow patient-friend), Jim (David's friend), Grant,
Aunt Michelle (fellow cook & week-long helper), Uncle Jim, Aunt Denise & AJ