The Windows of Heaven Opened

this is just a glimpse of the home we stayed while in Cleveland going back and forth to the hospital to visit, son,Michael. It really lifted a burden to not have to worry about housing during that time. We are eternally grateful for the gracious hostess that opened her home to someone she didn't know beforehand. It was a truly Christ-like gesture to do such a kind thing for our family. Joanna, Matt, Aaron and I stayed there during our visits. We weren't all there at the same time, but nevertheless we were blessed. We more or less just slept there and came in late, and left the next morning to go to the hospital again each day.

It made a difference, and we, Joanna, Aaron and I attended Sunday morning Sacrament meeting and meet some of the "angels" who came to literally bless Michael and Joanna at the hospital. The local ward boundary includes the Cleveland Clinic and they take it seriously to attend to and take care of anyone who needed their assistance. They even offered and had the sacrament taken to Michael in his ICU room. We saw so many miracles and tender mercies, Their prayers in our behalf reached heaven, were heard and answered.

Sister Hoopes is the Relief Society president and allowed us all to stay there even while she was out of town while some of us were there. She ahd a six bedroom home there. Another sister in the ward brought Matt and Joanna Sunday dinner on Father's day. It wasn't "just dinner," either. It was a spread of a Hawaiian Luau. No joke. Joanna described it and it was out of this world. We met the sister who made that meal for them and was a delight. She even offered her home if and when Michael and Joanna need to go back to visit for any future checkups with the doctor. Her husband is there in Cleveland to finish his dentaly degree in pediatric dentistry.

All the doctors and staff were top-notch. We can't say enough good for all they did. They all worked as a team and not one person took the credit. We know our prayers were heard and answered from the start. How grateful I am for Michael's recovery and is progressing very well too. I am thankful too for all the faith and prayers extended in our family's and Michael's behalf. we are truly blessed.