The Temple opened to stage 3 today with proxy endowment sessions. Of course Tom had us there on the 10:10 session. They are only allowing 12 patrons per session and they are continuing covid protocol. This is above and beyond government regulations. They are moving forward with caution. All the workers were learning the new procedures today and we loved being there with them while they struggled to learn. It is so nice to be among those we know and love. We miss being in the London Temple but Vancouver really is home.
Tom has struggled thru another week of pain. He tries reducing painkillers some days to give his body a break. The pain drugs only dull the pain and never take it away. He generally is fine sitting or lying down but walking and standing are very difficult for him. Doctor Collingridge referred him to a pain clinic in Burnaby and we went there for the first time on Saturday. They are injecting his back with a cortisone type of drug and he may need up to three shots, each administered a week apart. Nothing has improved so far but we are praying for some positive results soon. It is wearing on him but he tries to keep up and he does a few gentle physio stretches several times a day. They seem to provide him with some relief. Justin suggested most of the stretches and Liza suggested he sleep with his legs on a large wedge and it provides some comfort too - most of the time. I pray and I pray for him.
Komms and Rolfsons both called yesterday and it means a lot to know that others are still concerned for, praying for and supporting us. We appreciated the love extended to us at the Temple today. It lifts our spirits. We appreciate our family too and their love. Cindy, Paul and the youngest two boys visited the Sunshine Coast this week plus Vancouver and other islands and we missed having them here but we did have Max for dinner on Sunday and we enjoyed that.
This was our “hair” week as we drove to the North Shore for Karl to cut my hair and then I cut Tom’s hair at home. One side of his hair has started to go curly and we are attributing that to lyrica which is one of the painkillers he is taking and curly hair is one of the side affects the drug can have. He was gaining some weight which is also a side affect of some of his drugs but he seems to have lost a bit of that weight lately.
Our dear neighbor Jean is insisting on mowing our lawn each week and our neighbor Marie next door is insisting that we keep the BMW on her driveway to allow us room to get the Tesla in and out with ease. She also says it looks like someone is home when she goes away to her cabin.
Max was blessed to obtain his Australian visa very quickly which is a miracle as they had told him it could take up to a couple of years. He will now be able to get into Australia as soon as the borders between the two countries open up but he will be required to marry Jacqui, and only Jacqui, as soon as he gets there. They are excited.
We are grateful for each other and for the gospel in our lives. We are very blessed❤️.
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