Wow! God has so blessed us. I want to thank each and every one of you for your positive thoughts and prayers. You don’t have a clue how comforting it was to hear your kind words. I read your messages to Jack as we waited in the CTU (Critical Transfer Unit) or Jail as Jack called it. Finally got a room late Tuesday afternoon. By Wednesday morning Jack showed amazing improvement. Our wonderful doctor looked at him that afternoon and told us. “You have a choice, you can stay here a few more days and be bored to tears or you can go home to write on your Lincoln book. If you go home you’ll have to come back to the clinic so we can check your clotting factors. Which do you want to do?”
LIKE HE REALLY HAD TO ASK 🙂
So we’re home. Had a fabulous night’s sleep last night. Jack is about 90% back on his ability to speak and is eating on his own like a horse. He had to be spoon fed after the stroke and had a difficult time swallowing. He can even drink water out of a glass now where as he was having to use a straw before.
As we say here in Texas, MUCH OBLIGED!
Big Hugs,
July 31, 2014 at 10:24 AM |
All those wonderful prayers were answered! I’m so happy to hear this great news. Both of you have been in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Sharon
July 31, 2014 at 10:25 AM |
YAY! Keep creating a great life of JOY!
July 31, 2014 at 10:25 AM |
Great news! Hugs to you both! Get some rest!!
Becky Deed
July 31, 2014 at 10:29 AM |
So glad to hear prayers were answered and there is such a positive outcome! Welcome back Jack!
July 31, 2014 at 10:31 AM |
Great news Mikki..God is so good!!!..I know he is happy to be home again.. Hugs, Darlene
July 31, 2014 at 10:32 AM |
So glad to hear that Jack is Back! You just can’t hold that ole Texan down! Go get ’em, Jack!!
July 31, 2014 at 10:32 AM |
So glad to hear it. I read your blog but I’ve never contacted you but I was praying for you from here in Bermuda when you posted about Jack.
July 31, 2014 at 10:32 AM |
Great news for the two of you. Keep on healing.
July 31, 2014 at 10:37 AM |
God is so good. I am happy that Jack is back and on the mend. Treasure each moment.
Penny
July 31, 2014 at 10:38 AM |
Gratitude! Welcome Home, Jack!
July 31, 2014 at 10:40 AM |
Wonderful news!! What a tough old bird Jack must be- no surprises here! Best wishes on being back in your cozy home.
July 31, 2014 at 10:41 AM |
🙂 God is good..glad to hear.
July 31, 2014 at 10:42 AM |
XXX
July 31, 2014 at 10:46 AM |
Yep, grab your God and a good pair a boots…home is the best hospital. Well done Cowboy. Hold tight the reins Mikki! Smile.
C
July 31, 2014 at 10:46 AM |
You are so blessed because you bless everyone else! However, it is great to be home and well. Be Well Always
July 31, 2014 at 10:48 AM |
Mikki, I don’t know how I missed this news but we had no idea about Jack!! Thank God he is seeing such improvement already. Please give him a big Texas hug from us and let him know how dearly we love him. Keeping you both in our prayers-
Jen, Dave, and Eva
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July 31, 2014 at 10:50 AM |
Just fabulous news!! I keep thinking: Faith, Hope and Love. May the healing continue! Wishing you both every good!
July 31, 2014 at 10:51 AM |
What happened to Jack? I didn’t know anything had happened.
July 31, 2014 at 8:09 PM |
Hi Chad,
He had a stroke. You can find out more in the previous post. Hugs, Mikki
July 31, 2014 at 10:51 AM |
So glad to hear Jack is doing better. I’ll continue to pray for you both.
July 31, 2014 at 10:52 AM |
That’s wonderful news! You have both been in my prayers! Take it easy and heal well…
July 31, 2014 at 10:53 AM |
Great news to read this morning, Mikki. Keep up the good progress and could I have a dance soon as you’re ready, Jack???!!! 🙂
July 31, 2014 at 10:54 AM |
All I can say is yea!
July 31, 2014 at 10:54 AM |
Wonderful,
Good bles you and Jack
July 31, 2014 at 10:54 AM |
tHANKS FOR THE GREAT NEWS MIKKI ! GOD IS GREAT AND HE ANSWERS PRAYERS . JOSEPH MURRAY
WAYUGA ART
JEFFERSON, IOWA
July 31, 2014 at 11:02 AM |
Yee Haw!!!!
July 31, 2014 at 11:04 AM |
GOD BLESS YOU, I AM SO HAPPY TO HEAR JACK IS BACK
July 31, 2014 at 11:06 AM |
Good news! I am praying for a speedy recovery
July 31, 2014 at 11:08 AM |
So glad to hear this wonderful news! Keep getting better Jack and keep getting stronger! Mikki take good care of that wonderful man, and take care of yourself. God Bless!
July 31, 2014 at 11:10 AM |
Amen and Hallelujah! I’m looking forward to hearing from him soon!
July 31, 2014 at 11:15 AM |
Awesome Socks!!
July 31, 2014 at 11:18 AM |
So nice to hear that Jack is back home n in quick recovery mode. I personally pray to my Almighty God for both of you to have a blessed healthy life.
July 31, 2014 at 11:21 AM |
Wonderful news! Will continue to pray for a full recovery.
July 31, 2014 at 11:22 AM |
Great to hear!! Bonnie
July 31, 2014 at 11:22 AM |
Will keep you both in my prayers! Love y’all! Donna
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July 31, 2014 at 11:40 AM |
So very glad to hear this Mikki! God is good. I’ll keep you both in my prayers. Hope Jack is 100% soon! Love you, Janet
July 31, 2014 at 11:41 AM |
This is Wonderful, what Great News, continue to pray for total healing. Patrice
July 31, 2014 at 11:46 AM |
That’s fantastic news Mikki! Glad the captain is back. Hugs, Sooner Ed
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July 31, 2014 at 11:49 AM |
Wonderful news! So glad to hear that Jack is better!
July 31, 2014 at 11:51 AM |
Praise The Lord ! I am so happy for you that his recovery of his swallowing and other items is progressing so well! Will keep you both in prayers for a full recovery
July 31, 2014 at 11:59 AM |
Amen, Mikki! Glad to hear that great report!! There’s no way to keep a good man down! Glad y’all are home where you belong!
July 31, 2014 at 12:16 PM |
Such good news for you both….We all feel as if we know you. I always tell young people if they want to learn how to paint so that people can appreciate the work to use your website because you are both so decent and generous in advice. (Frankly I continue on with my more wild and wooly style.) You have the right recipe for healing! Best wishes.
July 31, 2014 at 12:18 PM |
Mikki, hooray for Jack’s ongoing recovery!!! Maybe you could here me cheering all the way from South Carolina! xxxooo
July 31, 2014 at 12:21 PM |
Mikki and Jack – so happy that Jack is well. Hope he will recover 100% soon. We hope you two back to your normal life and back to your easel. Read your blog is so much joy. Best wishes to you two!!!!
Jasmine
July 31, 2014 at 12:22 PM |
Thank you for posting the good news that Jack is Back!!! I will continue to lift you both up in prayer.
July 31, 2014 at 12:34 PM |
Thanks for the update on Jack. You are both in my prayers😊🙏
July 31, 2014 at 12:44 PM |
So very thankful.
Praise God.
Leon and Peggy
July 31, 2014 at 1:03 PM |
Thank you for the update! So happy to read that life is better. Hugs from Aledo!
July 31, 2014 at 1:07 PM |
Praising our Jesus, who is the only healer! This is truly great news, and prayers answered for two caring and sharing people who are truly loved by many! God bless!
July 31, 2014 at 1:28 PM |
Wonderful News!!!! God answers prayers, and you both truly deserve it. Jack, keep up your spirits and faith, they are both great healers. Rest, you and your body have been through a lot.
Bonita Zieseniss
July 31, 2014 at 1:33 PM |
So great to hear your good news! I know Jack is much more comfortable at home. You have both been through a lot and pray that you can get rest.
July 31, 2014 at 2:19 PM |
So glad to hear this wonderful news!!!
The first thing i did was look for mail, when I opened the mail after work and prayers….As I was painting a long…
May the Eternal One Bless you ! I really got to love you both , you are such a blessing in my life! So I have to tell you…
I love you !!!!
xx Gonny
July 31, 2014 at 2:37 PM |
Thank you God for such a speed recovery, my prays and blessings are with you both.
Adelaide
July 31, 2014 at 2:39 PM |
Wonderful news. I thought about and prayed for Jack and you several times through out the day. Love you both.
July 31, 2014 at 3:32 PM |
So happy – many blessings…
July 31, 2014 at 3:36 PM |
The power of prayer is great! And you just can’t keep a good man down!!
July 31, 2014 at 3:38 PM |
Great news “Mahalo” as we say here in Hawaii, Dawn
July 31, 2014 at 4:39 PM |
Praise God!! It’s a blessing for all who care for Jack and you because he’s too ornery to leave yet.
July 31, 2014 at 4:45 PM |
Thank God and Thank you for the wonderful news! Your daily email comes in my inbox late at night but couldn’t wait and I came to your blog site for news. So happy Jack is back home!! I love you both. Take good care!
Isabel
July 31, 2014 at 4:55 PM |
Very good news. Thanks for the updates. Will continue praying for COMPLETE healing!
July 31, 2014 at 4:59 PM |
Hey that is great news, you can’t keep a good man down.
Hugs Linda Sioux. Website: http://www.lindasiouxhenley.com
July 31, 2014 at 5:12 PM |
Yay!!
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July 31, 2014 at 6:18 PM |
Thanks for the update on Jack. So glad to hear he is doing so well.
July 31, 2014 at 7:26 PM |
Happy Happy News – give jack our best – Hal & Beverly
July 31, 2014 at 8:12 PM |
So very glad for you!!!
July 31, 2014 at 8:47 PM |
Fantastic News. God Bless.
July 31, 2014 at 11:52 PM |
I was so upset when I read your previous post but now Yay! Great news! Hoping to hear more great news. Meanwhile I hope you are taking care of yourself too Mikki.
August 1, 2014 at 1:19 AM |
Great news well done Jack all the best from England.
August 1, 2014 at 1:21 AM |
So he is back! I knew it, he is a struggler, we all need you jack, get back to writing! God is Great!
Take Care and God Bless you both Mikki and Jack, from Rizwana. http://www.razarts.com
August 1, 2014 at 4:09 AM |
My prayers r with u! Rose Ellis ( from your seminar)
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August 1, 2014 at 9:29 AM |
It’s such a joy to hear again how God cares for his children. And it’s such a joy to hear those children acknowledge Him for what He does.
August 2, 2014 at 6:06 AM |
Mikki,
I’ve not been able to keep up with my emails. Just sat down to do a quick read through and learned of Jack’s stroke. PTL he is doing much better! He will be on my prayer list. God still performs miracles, and it sounds like Jack has had one.
Donald L. Smith
The Art Of Donald L. Smith
August 3, 2014 at 8:21 AM |
So glad to hear your good news!! Onward and upward.
August 3, 2014 at 6:26 PM |
Best news I have had all week
August 4, 2014 at 8:54 AM |
So Happy for you and Jack!! Blessing on you both!
August 4, 2014 at 1:35 PM |
IAM SO GLAD FOR YOU. PRAIS THE LORD !!!!! HOLD IN TO GOD ‘S UNCHANGING HAND GOD IS MORE THAN ABLE TO CARRY US THROUGH . HE WILL EVERY TIME – IF WE HANG ONTO HIM. GOD LOVES YOU BOTH.CEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS . WE LOVE YOU MIKKI AND JACK . ESME AND PIETER FROM RUSTENBURG S.A.
August 6, 2014 at 9:28 AM |
i am very happy about jack . blessing on you both.
August 6, 2014 at 9:05 PM |
I have been out of the area of internet painting and just read this. I am glad I got the happy news first as I catch up on my email reading.Give Jack a big hug.
August 8, 2014 at 3:02 AM |
Nikki aunt.I’m from Pakistan. Loved your painting style so subscribed your blog. Whatever I got to know about you I realized from that that you are a blessed person from god.you and jack uncle are specially blessed with a biiiiig biiiiiiiiig heart to share your everything even with the whole world. Your words are neat n clean and so your paintings are like your heart n soul. I really very appreciate both of you and pray to god that He always bless you and be with you and may He keep sending in the world people like you. Regards Sam (this is the first mail from me to anyone ) Stay blessed.