Mon., Feb 4

We had a busy weekend and I finally feel up to a short blog. Clem wanted you all to know that the flexibility in his fingers is increasing and he can manipulate them with his other hand with lesser degrees of pain. His OT did some sort of reverse massage on his left hand today which helped relieve the swelling and stiffness there. Clem works on his fingers many times a day (maybe not 1, 000x, but frequently) and is determined to bring it back to full use, if it be God's will, as he often says.

Clem is in good spirits and in his words, "it's been another good day," this one being one of many lately.  One of Clem's favorite pastimes is to watch the birds that gather at one of several bird feeders around our yard. Knowing this, a very good neighbor of ours made two thistle feeders and hung them up outside the picture window of our living room. His parents also brought a lovely bird bath. Clem is eagerly looking forward to seeing a variety of finches eat thistles and other birds splash around enjoying a bath. Clem has been blessed by many and is most appreciative of your prayers and attention. Please continue to keep him in your prayers, particularly for the restoration of his hand. DV