3/28/09

Dear Ownbey Family, Thursday I got this update about Harlan from Durward... -------------------------------------------------------------- After having visited Harlan, I have had conversation with Susan Mobley as early as this noon. Following that visit she has spent time with the son David and the hospital staff. The following are my notes of the conversation I have just (3pm) had with Susan: * they want to limit visitation to ONLY hospital staff and family; * they believe NO sleep has added greatly to his mental problems; * he is to be given CHANGED medicine, including some to insure sleep; * when he is to go home is in DOUBT; * his son David has stopped work and will now spend 100% of his available time to be with him; * once we are told by David that he is at home, then working with David to get permission to visit will be advisable. If we call his number at home, David will pick up on all messages. Therefore I suggest someone be asked on behalf of the SS class to call every 2 or 3 days to get a status report and to determine if and when he is at home. Then, and only then, arrange for permission to visit. This is the essence of the current situation. Prayers are appropriate! Durward (Th. Mar. 26) ____________________________________________ On a lighter note... Last Monday night, after Ellen's presentation (Women of the O.T.), Carol Needy told me about a neat show on the History Channel -- BATTLES B.C. It's been on Monday nights at 9pm. Carol said that on the 16th, it was about DAVID, and this past Monday, I saw most of the JOSHUA segment. I looked thru my TV listing guide and found that segments ALSO come on TODAY at 3, 4, and 11pm (this one is supposed to be the DAVID one again). And at 5pm, there's a program entitled BIBLE BATTLES. That's the HISTORY CHANNEL, cable 65. I hope to at least stop by class tomorrow. We are saying goodbye to Thomas Moore after Church in the Round, so I might be needed there to "direct traffic flow." Also hope that some of you will be involved in our Mission Madness tomorrow! I'm working w/the McCreesh Place cookout :-) Peace, Reatha - Sat - 8am