It has been a day. A day of Al going from not being able to move to Al being able to sit up a third of the way. He called the bath people some really nasty names this morning. He wants to get up and leave. He asked for cheeseburgers. He asked for chicken. He asked for his keys. He wanted to get up and get dressed.
He has not slept all day. Part of the time his eyes were bright and big. Other times he was staring off into space. Sometimes I think he was talking to me and other times I am sure I was not in his conversations.
He was able to use one of his arms for about a half an hour. He was able to not only lift his head but actually move it to the side. This is something I have not seen for months. This entire scene actually shocked and kind of spooked me a little.
After about a half an hour he stopped and went back to being the Al I recognize these days. But the words, take me home God, I am ready to go home have been chanted non-stop from afternoon and even now as I write.
He told me Jesus is in his room. He said that Jesus was a short man with brown hair. He said that Jesus has carpenter clothes on. He said Jesus was standing right beside me.
I don’t know what is going on. I don’t know what to think. How was Al able to lift off of his bed and move his head? I am just dumb founded and almost speechless.
Who I am 
Wow. I’m stunned
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Me too, it was really strange to watch
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I can only imagine. Is it due to the change in his medication?
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I have wondered that and put him back on old medicine
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It’s gotta be a God thing. The Lord is making Himself known thru you as a witness to these miraculous events. Al will be home soon, but keep writing about these events. So amazing how God works in our lives. and praises to the short-brown haired carpenter standing beside you!
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I wasn’t going to ask Al what Jesus looked like, but I thought I may never know, so I asked. Maybe he is going home soon. thanks Nena for a wonderful comment
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Oh Terry, this is so hard for you. It’s unbelievable,really, that Al is still hanging in with his suffering. How I wish for him and for you the peace that passes all understanding.
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me too Mona. What he was doing today was short of a miracle in my eyes and yet I felt very strange watching him being able to move, and now he can no longer move
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Maybe it’s a sign that the end is near? I wish I knew. Hugs.
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Hopefully
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yes, this sounds like the guy i was telling you about. it seems like a lot of times that right before someone dies they seem much better- then, the next day, they’re gone. praying for you both.
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It does seem that he is so close to being healed doesn’t it Kerry
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it is called a rally and many folks do this before they pass.
My brother work up and knew me and my husband, his two dogs and his cat before he died.
He did not linger like Al though.
Praying for ease of passage and peace for Al, and strength and comfort for you.
Hugs
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Thank you for sharing this with me. I think maybe Al is rallying
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God moves in mysterious ways and you and Al are definitely proof of that. Keep documenting and posting this as you are blessing us by sharing it. My heart and prayers are with you both. ((HUGS))
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I will Linda. Thank you for giving me the courage and strength to keep moving forth
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Death is a complicated and confusing process. Sounds like he’s having a rally, which I remember both my parents experiencing before they died. Hang on, Terry. I know the minutes can seem like hours—and vice versa! Praying him home. It won’t be long.
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Thanks for the comfort
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Through all that you & Al are going through – it’s good to see you both hold on to faith so tightly. God is definitely with you both.
{Hugs} to you
{Hugs} to Al
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Sometimes I wander but today I know
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Terry I am glad you got to see the Old Al if even just briefly. As you know my wife is a nurse and works with elderly patients. She told me that most people have a short period of “clarity” before they pass. Not sure if that is what this was, but either way his seeing of Jesus and sharing is awesome testimony. God Bless.
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Yes it was amazing!
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I’m really at a loss for words except to say… I can feel somehow some of what you are feeling..by your words but somehow more than that…. May the Lord just keep you and Al in perfect peace… Diane
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Thanks dear Friend it was something else
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Very strange and we don’t really know why things happen. Keep trusting God and keep strong! Many hugs for you both!
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Maybe it was God
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Some things just can’t be explained I suppose! I hope you have a good day Terry. As always, thinking of you guys.
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Thanks Brian hugs
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Our prayers are being answered, Jesus is there waiting for Al to let go.
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You may be right
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Oh Terry, this just means it won’t be long now and Al will get to go home. My mother ‘rallied’ her last day she knew all of us which she hadn’t done for years she passed during the night I sure hope this is what is happening to Al. hugs
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Me too Len
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Sometimes I think that God wants us to remember our family as they were before they got sick even if, only, for a brief moment. I think that’s what He does when they rally. God Bless you and Al.
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Thanks so much Angie. You make a good point
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As others have said, it does sound like Al was in the rallying stage. It is difficult to watch and understand. Some people find comfort in it, while others find it a bit eerie. It is yet another unexpected twist in the caregiving journey.
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I find it frustrating and a little eerie I guess
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