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Friday, 16 October 2026

Views From the Seventh Floor

From the seventh floor I can see the beauty of the city and the season.  Historic limestone buildings are the backdrop behind fluorescent orange, red and golden trees.  Even with the clouds heavy and threatening rain the beauty of the city is evident from where I stand, looking down.




Directly below is a flower garden holding onto the last few warm hours before the coming frost.
From another vantage point is the emergency helicopter leaving the hospital pad with the lake in the background.
Looking out the windows gives me time to breathe before turning to see my dad in the hospital bed.  

Dad has had a couple of very rough days.  After many tests and being poked like a pin cushion at the Napanee Hospital and having a wonderful medical team, he was transferred by ambulance to the Kingston Hospital. The MRI in Kingston revealed that dad had a stroke.  He was admitted to the stroke unit and the specialists have been in to tell us what is going on and to answer our questions.  They all look like they are about 12 years old but seem very intelligent for their age.  Either doctors are graduating younger or we are getting old.  

We are thankful for the amazing doctors and nurses that have treated dad so well.  We are very happy that a room opened up in Kingston so he could get the care and attention that he needs at this time.  I am thankful for a mom that decided a hair appointment could not be cancelled today and was able to look so good for dad when we finally got to see him.  

I am so appreciative for my patient husband that drives us around, waits for us and then goes and gets the car when we are ready to leave.

Please pray that dad will have a complete recovery with little to no side effects from this stroke.  Pray that he is protected from any infection or illnesses that sometimes come with hospital stays.




3 comments:

Scott Carpenter said...

God is in control of all that he has created! His plan for our lives is perfect in his eyes! But as his imperfect creations we worry and don't want our loved ones to hurt! Isaiah 41:10. Know that we will be keeping your dad and all of you in our prayers! Praying for a speedy and full recovery! We are here if you need anything.

Denise Frizzell said...

Penny! You even made a city look good in my eyes. Well done. That is a good camera on your phone. Your dad must be tired. He is such a good man. May our Lord Jesus, be very gracious to him. Tell momma we are praying for her dear husband too.

Kimberley Carpenter said...

Aren't we a blessed people to know that when we are weighed down with our troubles, trials and sorrows, we have somewhere to turn to? We serve an Awesome God 🙏 who is always by our side, always there to carry us when we can't seem to go on by ourselves, and He place's a Hedge of Protection around His children to keep us safe. Sooooo now Lord we pray that You would place the perfect team in place for Clair's care, we ask that You would be over Everything that is said and done by the Dr's and staff, and that nothing would go forth that is not in Your Will for his life. We thank You that You are the Great Physician and we pray that You would touch Clair now, start the healing process in his body and we thank You in advance knowing we can claim Your Promises. Amen.