Good Morning!! Thank you for your continued prayers for Erin. She had a good day yesterday and was able to walk her 21 laps. Yeah, one more mile for Erin!! To Uncle Ron, Dr Ken, and the 8th grade girls group, you are too late. Kyle shaved his head for Erin yesterday. He said he has never had a shaved head and wanted to do it for her so she wouldn't be alone. Wasn't that nice?? And Kyle has great hair so we know it was a sacrifice, especially in the cold winter!! Way to go Kyle!!
Erin's WBCs were up to 0.5 yesterday so hopefully we will begin to see a trend upward toward normal (3-11). They turned off her continuous pain drip yestrerday and left her the option to push the button for some pain med. Unfortunately that put her on a roller coaster of pain control and she didn't sleep at all last night, she got up every hour. It could also be the steroids they have had her on for her hands. Who knows. Today is the last day of steroids so maybe she can get her sleep back. We are so thankful to have a God that cares about these details and loves Erin more than we do. I know each day will get better because He is in control!!
The Drs decided that the condition on her hands is "Sweets syndrome" ( i probably didn't spell it right) and it is just a side effect of the chemo. Apparently it isn;t that common because every Dr in the joint has come to look at it and take pictures!! Again Erin is over acheiving!!
Love to all of you and thanks for the PRAYERS!! We couldn't do this without you all. Please keep praying, we have along way to go. hugs, janet
22 comments:
Erin
I read your blogspot daily-that's how I know what day it is!!!
Good thing I have an understanding boss...
Way to go on the laps
make sure you flash that beautiful smile-I use my image of you when I lift your name up to God.....
Kathy
Yay for Erin.
You inspire me on days I don't feel so well... *today for instance* and I know if you can make it today, I can make it today.
Great job on the mile! I completed one yesterday too...it's like I visited even though I really couldn't b/c of my migraine and sniffles. Sorry bout that but hopefully it will all be gone this weekend and I can visit! And I promise to make your nails sparkle! :-)
Verse for today:
"For those who enter God's rest also cease from their labors as God did from his."
-Hebrews 4:10
Rest today just as God did and do NOTHING! God will rejuvenate (sp?) you so you can walk another mile today!
Much love,
Monica
Hey Erin,
I was doing my bible study today and ran across a couple verses for you. Focus on the second part because the Lord is already healing you.
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being RENEWED DAY BY DAY. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporrary, but what is unseen is eternal." - 2 Cor. 4:16-18
Heres to the knowledge that you are being renewed day by day!
Kim, Britton, and Quinn
Erin and Blonshine crazies,
I'm still laughing from reading Bill's blog yesterday. My heart is filled with gratefulness to the Lord for all He is doing in you and through you Erin. He is renewing faith, strengthening the weak, giving hope to the hopeless, courage to the frightened and peace to those who fear AND restoring your health!!!!! What an awesome God we serve.
You are loved!!!! You are constantly in all of our prayers. See you soon!
Aunt Ramonja
Good Morning Miss Erin,
So I have more good news and bad news.
The good news is the 8th grade girls group met last night under the excellent direction of Kristen. I think your decision to not let Rev. Rip take over the group was correct. They can continue meeting at Panera, instead of Waffle House or wherever he would have taken them.
The bad news is the 8th grade girls group doesn't have a sense of humor about my offer to shave their heads. I should have never gone in with Natalia. I could have dropped her off and kept on going. But no, I had to go in and ask Kristen about their trip. Kara pulled out a 38 derringer from her bag and wouldn't put it away until I left. And who knew Lauren Blessing carried a rather large switchblade. She said something about carving me like a Thanksgiving Turkey. Mikayla assured me she could hurt me with her bare hands and didn't need a weapon. Those little girls... they scared me bad. I didn't sleep very well last night. The nightmares about being shot, cut and torn apart barehanded kept me awake. You and Kristen really need to help them learn how to take a joke. Good thing they didn't spot the electric clippers in my jacket pocket. That might have led to Rev. Davis having to think of something nice to say about me at my funeral. Something other than the obvious like, "What was he thinking, picking on a bunch of 8th grade girls anyway"??
But the good news is I did escape and can continue with the medical and extraction planning you count on me for. I'll even go to youth this Sunday if I can borrow some armored clothing. Know anybody on a SWAT Team that can loan me their gear?
All our Love and Prayers!
Dr. Ken, Angela, Nic & Nat.
Hi Coach,
We are so thankful for the positive reports we've been receiving on you the last few days. We all love you & miss you at PRHS. We think about you EVERY SINGLE DAY, and know that God will heal you very soon. Hoping to get to Emory for a visit this week. The Touchdown Club has generously put together a basket for you. You're loved & missed by all!!!
Your Cheer Lions
Time to set the record straight.... My baby girl Kara carrying a 38 whatever??? Come, come Dr. Ken, if you are indeed a "real" doctor. The nonsense you spoke of about these dear sweet little girls is total hogwash!!!!! You seem to know a great deal about various weapons. Is there something Allen and Andrew should know since you are a youth counselor? Perhaps you can get a bed in the ward with Erin and Bill when they have hallucinations and the three of you can "dream" together.
Erin, I'm so glad you got your mile in yesterday. I thought of walking but that is about as far as it got, one simple little thought not put into action. I pray you get some much needed rest and continue to improve today. I'm also proud of Kyle for being the first person to show his loving support for his wonderful sister inlaw.
We love you all!
Margaret, Pete, Kara and Kate
Erin
Glad to hear the good news and wanted to welcome you to the hairless club. I have been waiting for 15 years to support you in this effort. Having known you and the family for some time, I'll put in a good word for you to the "cool bald people club". Ken Stewart has tried to get in for years but it wasn't until he married Pam that we eventually let him in. Although there are many benefits (so many that you may continue to shave your head throughout your life)there are some negative side effects and should you find that you are experiencing these you will need to contact me.
1. You may notice that all energy put into hair growth often shifts to your nose and ear hair. This must be trimmed for fear that small birds will try to nest there and it could inhibit your airway.
2. You may notice an increase in the amount of your chest hair. DO not shave this hair because it is very itchy and will creep to your back if not monitored carefully.
3. You may find the urge to wear dark socks with loafers and shorts.
I also want to tell you that should Mike Stewart contact you about entry into the club, you are to immediately hang up and not discuss the matter with him or any of his representatives.
On another note I went to see Mrs. Jackson yesterday (LAP Client in Buford). She wanted me to tell you Hello and that she hoped you feel better soon. I also wanted to inform you that someone has taken the fighting rooster from the back yard. I wanted to bring it down and chain it to your bed to keep you company but it's gone.
You are continually in our prayers. Mark & Ashby
The LORD is my shepherd...I shall not want...He maketh me to lie down in green pastures....Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me......................................
Did you ever stop and take time to ponder that section?.....Thy rod and Thy staff.......did you ever wonder what in the world that meant?.....I did too...for the longest time....and I KNEW it must be something amazing...if it was bothering me so bad.... for so long......so, I started digging around in old Jewish culture......(I love to find the Jewish roots to things...It just really makes the Bible open up to my heart and spirit......in finding that there are in fact layers and layers and layers.....like layers to an onion, ...within the WORD......and it just seems to pop out when you get to the Jewish roots of things)....Now think about it...how many times in the Bible to we read of a sage of past time...a prophet of old.....a father of a nation......who leaned upon their staff....took comfort in the rod....etc etc......it must be something significant if it's throughout the Bible...right?......Here's what I found out when I started studying this......In the ancient Jewish culture.....the man of the family would keep a walking stick....to help him navigate the rocky terrain of the hills, where the shepherds were watching the flocks.....but also, because paper was rare and expensive...it was also a book....it was a written down version of family history.....all the important things were written upon it........dates of birth.....dates of death.....miracles and miracles............It really hit me hard when I started studying Moses...and the Exodus.....that rod that he had worked some major miracles, (by God's hand of course, but you know what I mean).....and written upon it according to custom must have been.....got found in a river by an Egyptian woman....was made a prince amongst Egypt.....spoke with God at a burning bush.....rod turned into a snake...and parted the Red Sea...helped free the Lord's chosen people..........so much written on it....that when I think of Moses standing at the foot of Mt Sinai....with that staff being in his hand....with it helping him up the mountain..to get TO GOD...YOWZA!! Can you imagine that?......and what about the staff that Abraham had......the one that according to Jewish culture would have been passed down from him to Issac and to Jacob.......and their histories and moments with GOD inscribed upon it also.................It was upon that staff that Abraham leaned.....that he leaned upon to talk to GOD.....it's not just the stick they leaned upon.....it was their relationship with GOD that they were leaning upon....it was the written down history of GOD'S very PRESENCE in their lives that they were leaning upon.......it was their proof , in a sense........it was their physical proof of HIS very hand being upon them.......it was a crutch in a sense as well.....GOD being the crutch on which we lean when we can't walk upright at times...and the personal history that one has with GOD...oh my...and it is overwhelming to me......When I think of all the things that you are experiencing right now.....Erin, you personally..physically,,,spiritually...., and your parents...and your sisters...and extended families.....it overwhelms me also.......to see your walk with GOD right now....to hear of those whom you are strengthening and encouraging....as they try to do the same for you.........and the very best I could offer you today, were I there with you......would be a stick ............to go back to your beginnings..go back several generations passed........and to start with dates of birth...dates of death.....and then finding this spot today......where you would inscribe miracles upon miracles upon miracles........
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name' sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: For thou art with me;
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou annointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.
STICK with them LORD....as they STICK this out together.....
IN JESUS' MIGHTY AND HOLY NAME.....AMEN.......
Hi Erin! 21 laps... yeah! I hope you are feeling up to another 21 today! Also, I am so glad that those mouth soars are gone and that your hands are on the mend. The image of the doctors taking pictures of your hands reminds me of Ross and his "acundis" and all the doctors coming in to see him. Let's just be glad it was your hands!!
Now, I have to agree with most of what Mark said. Except, I think we all know that Ken Stewart is like the founder and president of the Cool Bald People's club.... because other than you... really who is cooler??? He said you automatically gain entrance without having to take the rigorous entrance exam or providing a list of references. And, definitely, if Mike Stewart calls... hang up! We try that, but he keeps calling back.
Just know that you and your family remain in our prayers and that we love you all so much!
Pam
PS... I think I've seen this verse sent to you already. It's one of those oldies but goodies. I ran across it and of course thought of you:
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, Let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Pil. 4:6- 7
Hey Erin,
Glad to hear that you walked 21 laps yesterday. That was more exercise than I got let me tell ya. You will remain on my prayer list untill you get better.
Courtney
I thank God for you and your family at every rememberance of you! I hope that everyone's blog comments are bringing as much joy and laughter to your hospital room as they are to our home! Just go ahead and make that book of yours a comedy...you've got plenty of inspiration and loads of material!It is the HOPE that only comes from our God that allows us to find JOY even in a time such as this! Thank God! I wanted so badly to come visit you today. Luke had his checkup at Children's Healthcare this morning...just around the corner from you! However, I'm not coming until ALL of our coughs and colds are gone! Just know that you continue to be in our daily prayers! Lots of hugs,
Kristie Chamlee
hey Erin,
I just wanted to tell you that it made me chuckle to know that you're "overacheiving" even with the chemo process! haha. I'm getting pretty busy preparing for Mexico, and I leave this upcoming Sunday. I bought my mom a webcam so that they can keep in touch with me, and she started crying in the middle of Best Buy. haha. But anyway, Loda-loo told me that you both use Skype with your webcams, and I was hoping that on days when you feel up to it, we could visit while I'm in Mexico with our webcams. I know that it would lift my spirits to see and talk to someone I know from home, and I know that you must enjoy some visitors. So even though I can't visit in person, hopefully we can sitll keep in touch. My Skype username is cncolvin20 if you ever want to chat! I continue to pray for your daily, and I really enjoy reading all of your blog posts. Keep up the good work and continue to overachieve! haha. :)
God Bless and Much Love,
Catty
Erin B.,
I hope you are getting lots of rest today. I'm sad it has not been a very good one so far, but watch some Matthew McConaughey and everything will be just fine..ha! I think we have discovered that the wrong Blonshine lived in Milledgeville. You and your dad might find the other large institution down there more like home. The story made me laugh!
You are an overachiever. I always admire that about you. You were voted "most likely to suceed." No worries, you have achieved more than the other guy. I don't think he can show up at our reunion doing anything more impressiive than beating cancer!
I'm sorry about the hair. I know it is hard, but it is only temporary. We had a sign in our bathroom growing up that said God only made a few perfectly shaped heads, the rest of them he gave hair! God is just showing off your beautiful head, not to mention your contagious smile!
I love you soo much! Get better so you can beat me in guitar hero. Until then rest in the arms of Christ. Continue walking and writing, I can't wait to read your book!
Thanks you for encouraging me everyday!
Love, Jenna Mon
Erin-
Sorry you didn't get to sleep last night. I hope tonight is much, much better!! And good job on the laps!
-Rory :D
well well well..
i decided to leave a comment telling erin that i'm getting my head shaved for county (swim meet) this weekend, but someone beat me to it?!?!
ridiculous. maybe too many people love you, erin. thats it.
anyways, ill be bald as well.
i love you, i plan on visiting sometime soon... i'll let you know
-Peter Schnaak
Hello Beautiful!
We thought about you the other day! I spent the night with Caro__ and Dish and we went out for dinner. Next time we'll definately have you there with us.
You know, I kind of miss my welcoming girl every Sunday at youth! I miss that warm fuzzie called Erin Blonshine! You better hurry up and get better (:
I think and pray about you always.
Love, love, love.
Melissa
P.S. My mom checks this site daily like me and reports it all to my dad. They both love you... then again, who wouldn't!? (: Miss you.
Hi Erin,
I did not know you were sick until today when I read the Ashton Wood newsletter. I have read all of your parents updates and caught up. Please let me know if there is anything you or your Mom and Dad need. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong! God bless!
Yvette Spurlin
Erin- Will and I continue to pray for your healing. I'm so proud of you for doing the mile yesterday. That is just so awesome. I love you and pray for the best night's sleep.
Brittany
my sweet erin!
you walked a mile today! I'm extremely excited about that cause i prayed specifically last night for you to be able to walk more today, even a mile, and you did! an answered prayer! it's so amazing!
so you have become my nightly obsession:) I check your blog before i got to bed every night..lol hence the often 1230 am posts. Somehow the goin to bed early part that is supposed to come with teaching hasn't quite gotten to me yet:)
Let me tell you how the Lord uses you. You help me keep my focus on the Lord. I think of you constantly throughout the day and each time is followed with a prayer. I read your blog and hear of the ways God is working in your life and using your life to work in other's lives and it makes me fall more and more in love with our Creator. He uses every situation for his good. he can use leukemia for his good. He IS using it for his good. You my dear are a walking testimony...walk on!
Lord..thank you for letting Erin have a great day! help her pain to lessen and for the medicine to take away as much pain as possible. show her the ways you are using her right now. remind her that her struggles are not in vain. they are for your glory and you are worthy of that glory. send someone to her today to remind her of your love for her and to just refresh her spirit. thank you for erin and what precious woman of God you have created her to bed.
amen
Erin and family--
I have just started reading your blog every day and have been praying for you. My name is Liz and I am from SAO Rho Chapter!!!
We are praying for you here in Valdosta, and I personally have sent your name to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil!
In Him,
Liz
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