Dean P. Demos

Wow!  I visited Dr. G. yesterday and we had a TALK!!!

He was in the mood to talk sports … we are about the same age, and he likes to engage me because the other doctors don’t know who you’re talking about when you say “John Havlicek” or “Oscar Robertson.”

Anyway, I was anxious to discuss what Dr. Solomon, the transplant specialist, had proposed … a tandem transplant.  Dr. G. related that they had talked, and that my numbers were so good right now that he wasn’t even recommending a transplant.

Here are some numbers:  was 3.2, now 1.9 (normal, under 2.5);  was 1860, now 1111 (normal, under 1500)

Needless to say, we are excited.  Patty had been discouraged after talking to Dr. Solomon, but she was back up yesterday.  We are also up because our baby, Ashley, is about to give birth to our 7th grandchild.  We are READY!

God is so good.  I’m so grateful for the Lord’s healing and keeping presence in our lives.  Prayer and faith in Christ, juicing organic vegetables, drinking “Essiac” tea, cutting out most sugars and “crap,” getting rest and exercise … I’m a regular 300 lb. Jack LaLanne here.

Jesus, we are overcomers because of YOU.  Thank you, thank you.

For the past two days, a Trinity dad and I rode our bikes to Warm Springs and back.  43 miles to, and about 25 plus back … I had Patty come and pick me up in Luthersville.  Chris Flournoy and I stayed in the local hotel, a historical place, and toured the F.D.R. Little White House.  F.D.R. had polio, and made 41 trips to Warm Springs to seek a cure in the 88 degree water.  It provided relief for him.

Although I would have loved to enjoy the water, they don’t open up the springs to the public very often.  I had to settle for a hot shower.

I soaked in our jetted tub when I returned home yesterday.  It helps to soothe the aching leg muscles and feels good on my feet … peripheral neuropathy.

It’s wonderful to be able to ride for exercise and recreation.  You may know, I really enjoy bicycling.

These are both examples of how I am getting exercise, seeking relief, and spending time enjoying life and it’s opportunities with an incurable disease hanging over me. 

I’m grateful to the Lord for His “Springs of Refreshing” every time I read His Word or pray or praise.  He is my cure.  He is my life coach.  In His presence is fulness of joy, and at His right hand, pleasures forever more.  It’s too bad F.D.R. didn’t know the Lord.  He was possibly the most influential man on the earth during his presidency, yet he never really found the relief I have.

Trust Jesus today.  He’s the KING!