Update on Mom (and Dad!)

Merry Christmas!!  

It's been two weeks since our last update and it's safe to say that Mom has had a pretty good 2 weeks.  As you know we had our Thanksgiving a little early but we were even able to gather at Mom and Dad's house on the "real" Thanksgiving Day, which was a blessing.  It was a scene like we all have witnessed so many times over the years...kids running everywhere, aunts and uncles and cousins all catching up, good food and deserts everywhere - Mom had a very good day and was happy everyone was able to join us.  "Thankful" was the perfect word to describe that day...many of us have said or felt, after Mom came home from the hospital, that all we wanted was to have some high quality days for Mom at home - and we've been so blessed to have those since our last update. 

Things were pretty calm until the Friday after Thanksgiving!!  About 7:00 am I received a call from Julie, who obviously has been staying with Mom and Dad, that Dad was hurting pretty bad and that I needed to get into town.  Well, after some very touch and go moments, they rushed Dad to the hospital and we were told that he had a heart attack!  Thankfully they performed a procedure on him very quickly and an hour later he was recovering in ICU.  I wish I could explain how many emotions were involved throughout the entire situation, but I'm sure you can imagine how difficult a time it truly was...but he's doing well at home now and the doctor says that he should make a full recovery!  Over the last week you could tell that Mom was feeling pretty good because she's been scolding him for eating things that he's not supposed to be eating!!!  It's been pretty funny!

The last week has involved Mom and Dad resting at home and all of us (kids, grandkids, siblings, and close friends) spending time with them.  I'll end with this...I talked to Mom's doctor earlier this week mainly just to update her on how Mom is doing as well as to tell her about Dad's situation.  As I was describing how Mom is feeling and asking her questions she said "There is really only one word I can use to describe her Adam...MIRACULOUS!"  She has beaten every odd, every statistic, and there are really no answers as to why she was able to get stronger since coming home from the hospital!  When a doctor says the word "MIRACULOUS" then it gets your attention..and we agree with her!!  Thank you for your continued prayers and support, we love you all and ask that you continue to pray for Mom as her birthday (December 20th) and Christmas approaches.  We know we are getting a miracle right now, pray that it continues for her...it's just that simple!  Merry Christmas to you all from the entire Provance Family!! 

-Adam