Dear friends,
This update is unusual– it will be in Dan’s own words, dictated from his hospital bed.
Today was a banner day, a day I’ve dreamed about. Ryan went to Chik fil A and bought me my favorite sandwich. Ryan has become a giant in helping me recover. For all he has done, and all he is doing, he has made me very proud to call him my son.
Celeste and the girls came to see me today as they often do. The sweetness of Celeste has rubbed off on her little girls, and it brightens my day. Celeste has shown inward strength during all this for her family as well as for Ryan and Latayne.
The therapy here at Health South is very intense. I feel like at the end of the day that I have been wrung out and hung on a line. My day generally starts about 5:30 to wake up and goes to 3 or 3:30. Sometimes I get back to my room and fall asleep for hours.
I make daily progress with physical and occupational therapy. Pray for me as I strive to get stronger.
There have been some who have told me they couldn’t have gone through this at all. I feel very blessed. God has continued to use me in special ways. I have served as a shepherd for many years at Mountainside Church of Christ and am amazed that God has put shepherding opportunities before me while I have been hospitalized.
A few days ago my daughter in law asked me about us taking a family trip, anywhere in the world. Where would I like to go? I looked at Kimber and lovingly said, If I could go anywhere in the world, I would want to go home. That wish appears to be coming to fruition as we will be discussing when I’ll be headed home. It appears that it will be soon.
I can’t wait to be back at church and be able to stand before the congregation and resume my public role as an elder. I can’t wait to get back to work at Western Assurance. Chris Williams, the owner of the company, has been so good to me and my family. The office called me on my birthday and sang happy birthday to me. It meant so much to me.
I love all of you. Please let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you.
Dan,
We are so blessed to have you in our lives.
Praise God for your healing and your impact on all who have cared for you.
We are so excited to hear that you may be headed home soon.
We love you,
Steve & Rhonda
This is truly the mercy of God! So thankful for your strength and progress and the blessing you have in your wonderful family…and the prospect of going HOME!!!
What can you do? Just keep doing it, getting better and better and showing God’s hand in all you do. I love you and it thrills me that you are doing so well, you are thought and prayed for each day. You give me encouragement and joy in the example you set. How awesome is our God! Marie
What praise this inspires!
Danny, this is wonderful 2 hear from u. I will be so happy 4 u when u can return 2 your Church and of course home.
I have been praying hard. I know our Lord is so good and He is and will continue 2 reward u.You and your family have always been good servants of our Lord.
May God give u extra strength 2 endure all ur physical therapy. May God send favor 4 comfort and healing. May u always feel God’s love.
love u bunches, your old old friend (lol) amy
Dear sweet Mr. Dan,
My boys and I have been praying for you without ceasing. I wish that my scheduled allowed me to come visit, but please know that we think about you and pray for you often. My college classes have prayed for you. Facebook friends have prayed for you. I am so inspired by your strength. I love you and your family very much.
Hoping to see you soon,
Leslie
We are looking forward to seeing you again! We have missed you!
We are so happy to “hear” from you! Praise God for the progress you are making
and for all your family and friends who continue to pray for you and support you
as you heal. We love you!
Oh and I can’t wait to share a fresh peach pie with you and dance. You whispered months ago to Latayne you wanted to dance and I am holding you to it:) I had one or two doubtful minutes over these long dreadful months but mostly I have felt you would recover, eventually. I don’t know why God gave me that feeling, but I am glad he did. There have been some crazy twilight, only God could have done things that have happened to many people with regards to your illness. You are going to hear stories for a long time about the things that happened to us about you? That makes no sense, but oh well neither did the last almost 5 months! You are greatly loved, and Mr. Scott you have a wonderful wonderful wife! So does your brother:) Kidding aside, Latayne was a step ahead of everything, every decision, every move, every procedure, and so much more. Bud you owe her big time! You would not be where you are today if it were not for her. God used her mightly in your life and we all got to watch and see first hand how a modern day Proverbs 31 woman should conduct her life. Beautifully Amazing! We know why her children rise up and call her “blessed”.
We love you Danny, wecome back.
Dan, I am so very thankful to God for answering our prayers on your behalf in the way that He has chosen to do! I look forward to giving you a hug! John
Praise God!!!
Continuing to pray that all your wishes that you expressed will come true SOON! Good to hear of your progress. Thanks so much for sharing.
Danny, what a wonderful surprise to hear from you. We are so thankful that things are going in the right direction for you. Of course, we know God is leading the way for your recovery. We pray every day that things will continue to go well for you. Getting to go home will be a blessing for Latayne and all the family. I agree with Susan, Latayne has seen that you have the best care from day one. We thank God for your faithful family. We love you and trust each day will be a better one for you. Love to everyone, Joyce and Charles
Danny Gene knew you would come back to us and this time I will be happy to buy the fresh peach pie
Dear Scotts, What can I add to the above comments (I agree with them all!) ? Amazing God, amazing family, amazing friends all praying, and God answering “Yes”! Love you guys and so happy for Dan’s progress!
So glad to hear from you Dan. Praise God!
We are singing God’s praises…He has answered many, many prayers and continues to answer them. GOD IS SO GOOD!
Praise God for his healing hand! I wish I could be there to cheer you on, Dan. Know, though we have never yet met, but we will and I look forward to it! Here, there, or in the air!
Daniel Gene,
So glad to hear a personal message from you. You have made such tremendous progress. Your family has been so good to you. You mentioned that you wanted to know if there is anything you could do to help any of us. There is. I want you to show me how to spin a basketball on my finger. It was always so embarrassing for me to be the resident jock, and not be able to do that. :) Seriously, welcome back!!! We have missed you!!!!!!!!!
Uncle Danny,
It is so wonderful to hear from you this way! I am amazed at how far you have come and how even in your huge time of need, you are concerned to minister to others! What an awesome example of Jesus here on earth. I love you and the rest of the Scott clan. Thank you God for your healing of Uncle Danny and your continued work in him. Thank you for their faith in YOU through this trial and their witnessing to your goodness, no matter what! I pray you continue to bless and heal Uncle Danny so he can go home. Thank you for my aunt Latayne, and cousins Celeste and Ryan, and their commitment to each other and their husband/father. God bless the Scott family!
Uncle Danny, please update again soon!
What a joy it is to hear from you Dan. We are anxiously waiting for you to be back to church, too. God is so good!
You look great! I’m glad you are progressing. It was good to hear from
all your family in the comments. Pete is in charge of keeping your old
friends straight until you get ready to take back over. In christian love.
Dan,
From Texas I root for you and love you!
You are very special to me.
You have been an example to me through Latayne’s words about you.
I can’t wait to come visit and see you at church as you do belong there at Mountainside serving!
I’ll be watching and rooting still from Texas
Love and in Him,
Tara
Dan,
We look forward to the day you get to worship with us again. We eagerly anticipate you join us in song worship.
Praying for your strength to increase daily.
Jeannie