Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us . . . Hebrews 12:1

"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us . . . " Hebrews 12:1



Almost 18 years ago, life changed in an instant when Steven Sauder sustained a head injury after a car collision. Although there have been many difficulties, God's grace has been clearly evident. The past few years, Steven continued to decline, yet God gave him the strength to "never give up". On May 9, 2011, he reached the end of his journey.



Thursday, May 5, 2011

Closer Home

Yesterday and today Steven has taken some definite steps closer to Home. We think he has had another stroke. He's been in a Parkinson's "spell" much of today because he is no longer able to take meds by mouth. We increased the morphine, and now he is sleeping. Hopefully that increase will stop the spells. Since today will be the 2nd day without food or meds, we're possibly looking at around a week or so (only God truly knows) till his struggle is over.

It has been a long struggle for him (18 years this fall) since the brain injury. It's hard to realize that soon we will actually be at the end of his journey. Already, lots of little things have changed - like my grocery list (lots less fruit!), removing the wheelchair and lift from his room and replacing it with his orchids, and taking apart his bookholder that he used for his Bible, prayer list, and favorite books.

Our son John is going to leave Uganda tomorrow to come home for a couple weeks (www.facebook.com/SaudersinAfrica). Amy is here in Parrish, FL. Barb will be coming soon from IL. Jenny needs to fly with our oldest granddaughter Rachel to LA for Rachel to compete nationally with her science research, so Jen will be be coming after that. What a blessing children are!

Thank you all so very much for your prayers, comments, visits, and love. We'll keep updating.
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5 comments:

  1. robertMay 5, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I was visiting with Laura Boyd yesterday. She is 96 and her physical body has really started to fail her. We talked about how it looked like Steve might beat her to the finish line and be there to give her a big hug when she sprints across! What joy for the two off them to be able celebrate in "new" strong bodies:-) We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers as you help Steve cross the threshold of his new home!
    Bob and Becky Kempf

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  2. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    I didn't realize Steve's health had declined so much. We will keep you in our prayers.
    Marie (Young) & Job Mohlomi

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  3. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Vicki.....You are so much in our prayers. We have great memories of your family and Steve was my doctor back in the 80's. God has certainly given you a powerful testimony and may he continue to grant you grace and strength.
    Alan and Jeannie Trent

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  4. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Vicki and family,

    We are continuing to keep you in our thoughts and prayers as Steve takes that final journey. It is so hard to watch a loved one's earthly body struggle so. So many great memories of those boys of ours! Steve was a kind man to Ryan and we had many a laugh over their antics. In Christ, Randy and Deb

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  5. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    We're praying for you all. I'm reading the book 'Heaven is for real' by Todd Burpo. Young Colton,almost four years old,slowly over time shares bits and pieces of his encounter in heaven. Steven will soon encounter heaven. He will, according to Colton,see Jesus first;he will be young again;meet people in family he's never met before; etc. Praying, as you experience the transition Steven will be making shortly into the loving arms of his Savior, that you will know the peace that surpasses all understanding now and in the days to come.... In Him-Who-Saves, Susie McIntosh

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