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We arrived in Big Lake, MN on Sunday. Since then, we've visited my dad in the hospital just about every day. 3 weeks ago, he was rushed to the hospital after he collapsed with sever Parkinson's symptoms complicated by pneumonia and a couple other things. He's doing much better. He's talking now, despite the breathing and feeding tubes. The doctors have pushed back his release from the progressive care unit to a rehabilitative program since he still lacks the stamina for required for rehab. Wednesday his speech sounded almost normal and his arms were mobile, but yesterday and other days, I struggled to make out what he was saying and he needed help in repositioning his arms.

That said, my dad continues to minister in prayer and discipleship. He knows every nurse's story, and he counsels anyone who comes into his room. He received a word of wisdom for a patient down the hall, who, after my mom delivered the message, broke down crying and asked for prayer. As my mom was leaving the room, she heard the lady whisper, "Thank you, Father."

Clearly, it is my father's earnest desire to serve the Lord. We appreciate your prayers and encouragement!
--Sara

Packing. We just love it.

Thanks, New Covenant Church, for a great send-off. We love and appreciate you guys.

This Saturday, we'll be heading out to Minnesota to spend some time with Sara's family before we head west. Her dad is still in the hospital with a feeding tube and assisted breathing. Parkinson's disease has really taken a big toll on his body. We'd appreciate your prayers.

So we have a bunch of packing and storing this week. Packing is nowhere near the top of "our favorite things" list. We're bummed about leaving, but it's pretty exciting too.

We'll try to keep this blog updated every week at least. Feel free to drop us a line here or at our family email address: thehaguefamily@gmail.com. We want to stay in touch!