Cliff...

is a very sweet & precious man who suffered a severe stroke when he was 46 or 47. It's been several years since his stroke & he's getting "tired." Since his stroke he has been basically paralyzed from the neck down, has a trach for him to breath, & get's tube feedings for nourishment since he can't eat without choking. He's been in & out of hospitals since his stroke with pnuemonia & various other infections. His amazing & faithful wife has taken care of him around the clock at home when he's not in the hospital or rehab center. She turns or repositions him every 2 hours except at night when she lets him sleep for 3-4 hrs at a time before turning him.
They are an amazing couple. They love the Lord.

Cliff can see the toll that his constant care is taking on his wife. Nursing homes aren't an option (long story). A few months ago he started telling his wife that he's "tired" & just wants to go home to Jesus. About a month ago he told her that he will be going "home" in July. As a nurse I've seen many times a person say "it's their time & they are going home soon" & then they do. I don't know what God's will is for Cliff at this time but I am praying that God's will be done & if he is to be called "home" soon that he would go quickly & without pain.

This is a man trapped in his body. His mind is sharp as a tack. He is totally aware of himself & his surroundings...which makes this even more sad. But even so, he continues to focus on others & not himself. Today is my 3rd day of fasting. Monday my mother fasted with me. Yesterday my husband fasted with me. Today Cliff is fasting with me. He normally fasts on Wednesdays as a gift to the Lord & to draw closer to him. I asked my mom if she would ask him to fast with me today & "stand" in prayer with each other. He's is praying for me & I for him. Praise God to whom all blessings flow!