still searching for the new normal
It's Saturday morning at the Shaub house, and things are a bit more normal than they have been for four months. Dad is drinking his coffee, while the dogs and daughters lounge lazily beside him. It's nice to be home.
Of course, Mom and Jonathan are not joining our "normal" routine this morning. Mom enjoyed sleeping in her own bed last night, but this morning brought sort of a hard reminder that just because we are home, that doesn't mean life will magically become the same again.
New beginnings can be fairly difficult, and this one has its share of challenges. Jonathan is being fully evaluated this weekend by the new doctors. This morning, he is anesthesized for wound care, evaluation and tests. He has a lot of pain and discomfort, and the doctors seem concerned about the ossification and his healing process.
Though Jonathan is home, this transition requires a great deal of patience and rest for all of us. Thanks to Nashville people for respecting the healing process - please be patient with us as we make this transition. We will communicate visiting information for Jonathan as soon as the doctors feel it is appropriate.
Nicole (and Dad)
posted by The NYC Family @ 11:17 AM
28 comments
28 Comments:
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH for touching base with us, as we all rejoice and yet wonder at JD's return to Nashville. Please keep us posted on how he and all of you are doing so we know when to act.
Our prayers continue as we know that just because he is in Nashville, does not mean he is through this yet.
Peace and rest to all of you!!
much love,
ginge
home...what a beautiful word and thought...God bless~
sharon nikolaus
Sweet Shaubs,
My prayer today is for continued courage and strength for all of you. Boy, did God know what he was doing when he invented the gift of family. You are never far from my heart and prayers. Love and blessings.
Lauren Cunningham
Abilene, Texas
Welcome home.
Kelly McCasland
It's such a great feeling to know that you guys are back in Nashville. Let us know when we can come see Jonathan. I can't wait to see him and pray over him in person.
Love,
Marty
Wow!!! The words just won't come but the tears must be trying to express what my thoughts are. I am so happy that you are all together at home. My prayers just keep changing as your needs are reinvented daily.
Thank you, Father for your gift of Homecoming.
Kristen
What a joyous thing to read!!
I can just see David sitting in that kitchen drinking coffee and it brings tears of gratitude at the miracles that God has been doing for months, and that all of you have been holding so preciously in mind.
I am so happy for Sharon that she is back in her home, and feel confident that just as everyone was surprised by this blessing, so will you all soon be surprised by how quickly Jonathon will be healed enough to be at home with you.
Know that all of you are constantly in my prayers.
Cynthia
Thank you for letting us know that you and your mom and J. made it home safely, Nicole. Several people asked me today at a fueral if you all got here, so thanks for the update. Although people are anxious to see Jonathan, all we want most is for him to get better and heal, so if that means waiting to see him, not a problem. We know you'll give the okay when it's time. Until then, prayers continue for you all.
Love, Elisabeth
It's great to know Jonathan is back on HIS turf...he's done great things at Vandy before and I'm sure this time will be no exception!!!Jonathan your cheering section is larger than ever! Welcome Home!
Glad to see you and your family are home , wishing you the best, glad to see you left my hospital and hope that soon, Hospitals are a thing that you drive by.
As for us here on 8W we all miss you and are very happy and excited for you best wishes
Rob Wilson
Jonathan,
Welcome Home Buddy. I love you!!
Papa C
Welcome home Jonathan,
It is hard not to come visit, but we know waiting is best. Our prayers will continue daily and I glad you in the great hands at VU (Go Dores!). Most of all I am glad you are in the hands of our almighty Father.
Peace to all the Shaub family,
Tony, Anita, and Maria
The last thing you should woory about is entertaining visitors; J needs time to rest (and so do the rest of you). It takes a long time to get to normal--or what you now consider normal--but that's ok. There are good days and bad days ahead. Don't let the good days make you feel too good, or the bad too bad; it's just part of the process.
Taking care of someone is as bad, or worse, than being the patient. There are so many people who want to hug J and all of you; just remember that you can tell them no--there's nothing wrong with that.
This road to recovery will be log and arduous--filled with great days and horrific days. Don't get too high or to low. I am sure that you all will make it through.
Peace,
Matt
Welcome Home!
Just knowing that the house on Granny White is indeed "home base" is quite comforting!
love to all
Karen
Nivki Church (Kyiv) just got back from a retreat and we are delighted to hear Jonathan is back in Nashville!! Praise the Lord!! Thanks for continuing to blog --we continue to pray for all of you as we know this won't be easy even though being at home will help. God bless...
Welcome home! We rejoice with you all and continue to pray for God's strength and healing power.
Robin, Tom, and Charlie Bateman
So glad to hear that you all made a safe trip home. I continue to pray for Jonathan that he will heal and that the pain will soon go away. Just being home will be comforting to him and the rest of the family.
May God continue to bless you,
June Calhoun
De Ridder, LA
Dear, dear Shaubs,
I believe I have responded to every blog that you have sent out. I have grieved, cried, laughed for and with you all. As you know each time I write I have tried to remind us all that God is good and He is faithful. In addition, I acknowledge that this is the day He has made and we will rejoice and be glad.
Sometime it is difficult to remember to hold fast to my faith and remember what He tells us. My very, very sad news tonight is that my precious, beautiful daughter Sallye died on Friday. Preliminary results indicate she died with a massive heart attack. We are devastated, we are rejoicing. The Lord has already shown us blessings from our deep tragedy. I want to remind all who read this that life and family are very precious and tenuous.
My having had these blogs have increased my awareness and appreciation of just how important life and family is. Just having the Shaub blogs and all the faithful responses has given me greater strength. I want you all to know as I sit here in tears your blogs have been a blessing and I think the Lord has used you all to help me get through this very sad time. You see! It has been part of my preparation.
I certainly do not want this message to be anywhere near a downer, just a thank you to every single one of you and a big hallelujah chorus for the Shaubs, especially Jonathan David Shaub. I look forward to a day when I can walk into his place(where ever it might be) and meet him in person. David and Sharon, I am so proud and happy for you as well as for the precious girls. You are a true inspiration.
Much love to you all, Nancy
Oh Nancy,
I am so sorry. I too am a faithful blogger and have come to enjoy your thoughts and comments, so I feel like I know you. This is such sad news you bring and I know everyone who reads it will be in prayer for peace for you. We prayed for your family in our Sunday school class yesterday also.
God Bless you and your family with peace and love.
ginge
Dear Shaubs,
Peace, rest, healing and comfort to all of you.
Love,
The Turners
Welcome Home! Love you!
Penny
Nancy,
As Ginger said, we have all come to love your blogs. They have been so inspiring. I am so very sorry to hear your news.
I pray God will bless you with all that you need to get through this very difficult time. May He give you and your family strength and courage to face each day.
Karen
Master Jonathan,
MR. Penguin here - I am tickled pink that you are back in Nashville and hope that I can come and visit you soon. As soon as you can have visitors, be sure to let me know. I will come visit and we can talk and talk. I do hope you have enjoyed my cards. There may be one still in NYC unless you got it befor you left. It is the sauna card. Not to worry if you did not get it. You will get it later.
Well, see you soon.
God BLess You,
MR. Penguin
Shaubs - It is such a joyous occasion that you are returned to Nashville and people who love you so much. I have read every blog over these last months and our family has prayed every day for all of you. Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you as you settle into your new routine. You have been such an incredible example to us of the power of the Lord. We love you, The Martins (Bud, Sandi, Scott, Brandy, Jackson & Ross)
Nancy,
You will be in my prayers as you walk this dark valley. I thank you for encouraging my journey of faith with your proclamation of God's faithfulness. Remember, that you and yours are known and loved by God and that He will NEVER fail you as you trust and walk in his love. Blessings in this time of grief.
Lauren Cunningham
Abilene
I am so pleased to hear this wonderful news. Congrats on the "new arrival." I am praying that all of you ease into a normal life again. Take care and love ya.
Amanda Sexton
Hello Shaubs!
I rejoice and cheer with each of you that Jonathan is home in Nashville, and that the family is on Granny White Pike! Jonathan will be there, too, soon! I can only imagine that just being in Nashville brings a sense of peace to each of you. I know Vandy will take great care of J., and they better treat him like the VIP that he is!! :)
Nicole, I identified with you in your last blog concerning the feelings you had for the "True Home", Heaven, where we will all reside in one day. When we are faced with trials, & life and death situations here on Earth, the thought of the perfection in Heaven makes us appreciate whats waiting for us!
My husband and I continue to pray daily for you all--
Look forward to seeing you all when we can.....
Love,
Christy
How are things going in Nashville at Vanderbilt Hospital? Praying for you daily, Your Vandy family
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