I am doing very well all things considereThe droop on the left side of my face is largely gone, and my speech therapist has worked magic. My tongue is no longer as heavy as it was, I am able to speak more clearly. My left arm and hand remain essentially useless, but I am able to walk with a walker in a straight line, which is real progress.

Throughout my health travails by the grace of God, I have somehow managed to skip the “why me? “Question I attribute that to God God‘s grace and my theological understanding that stuff happens it’s not God‘s will or necessarily the consequence of our decisions, this unferdtandinghas protected me from bitterness and resentment, I must admit, however, to a certain weariness:We seem constantly to be waiting for the next shoe to drop and lately it feels like we have moved into Imelda Marcus‘s closet. There are more shoes than we want. Pardon my moment of self-pity . Idon’t allow it much very often:It does me no good. God never promised that we wouldn’t face challenges or hardship or pain, but rather God promises to be present when wethat That presence for me has been palpable. I used to think Gee,, God,presence is great, but couldn’t you do something more palpable? I have come to know that presence is palpable. My friends have taught me this.``A simple visit from a friend makes a huge impact no matter what we talk about. Simple presence evidences love  and steadfastness, which is renewing healing. Steadfastness that is healing```When I walk, my balance is very much off. It feels like all the floors are tilted to the left so I tend Lean to the left. I mentioned this to a friend who said what’s new,Karl?? You have always leaned to the left. I suppose that’s true and we got a good chuckle out of it. Again, thank you for your love and care and peace and grace to you and to your home