Happy Wednesday Prayer Warriors, We are in need of a special prayer today, like always. Erin is having her second bone marrow biopsy today between 12-2. She is scared as usual, this time because she knows what to expect.
The Drs said they found some blasts in her blood and they didn't think the leukemia was back but they didn't really know what they were seeing because the markers looked a bit different. They hope it is just her normal cells starting to grow. Of course this uncertainty caused a sleepless night for us all. We should have some of the results by Thurs and the rest by Fri. Also, we found out yesterday evening that Laura and Amanda are not bone marrow matches for Erin. However there are 3500 potential matches in the bone marrow registry. That's a big number and we pray there will be many exact matches available close by. If you feel led to help Erin or anyone else with a child who has this terrible disease, please register to be on the bone marrow registry.
Erin didn't walk yesterday but we hope she will get some walking in this morning before she snoozes the afternoon away on versed. God has been so faithful to carry us each step of the way and He continues to hold us tight. Thanks for your continued prayers for healing and peace. Love you all so much, janet
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I will be in prayer for Erin today. And my classes are praying, too.
Just lifted you up in my prayers this morning and will continue to do so throughout the day. Love you girl!
Allen
I'm praying for you sweetie! If I could be there cheering you on with pom-poms during the bone marrow biospy I would. Since I can't, just close your eyes and picture it or get mom or dad to do it for me...I know that won't be as good but give 'em credit for trying :-)
"What a wonderful God we have- he is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ- the source of every mercy, and the one who so wonderfully comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials!"
-2 Corin. 1:3-4
He is comforting and strengthening you now and every day! I love you sweetie!
-Monica
P.S. only 14 more days!!!!! :-)
You are constantly on my heart and in my prayers. Love you Erin.
Erin,
We've been praying for you each and every day but will especially lift up an extra dose today between 12 and 2.
You are such a strong girl but that is because you have a very strong family behind you. We look forward to the day you can come home.
Love you,
Dave and Annette Houtz
I love you Erin and I miss you! Prayers from California, <3 Nicholle
Good morning Erin and family. :)
May God's all-consuming love fill your soul and your mind and your heart and your room and everyone who enters in.
Have you ever been to godtube.com? There is a powerful video called Lifehouse Everything Skit. Your battle is not the same, but the visual of how God fights for us and never gives up and claims us as HIs ALONE will rock you and fill you with awe, I pray.
May God be revealed to you this day, in a new and powerful and personal and profound way.
Romans 5:2 (MSG)
We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that He has already thrown open His door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand - out in the wide open spaces of God's grace and glory,
standing tall and shouting our praise.
God bless you Erin. You are a beloved daughter of the King.
Love in Christ,
Debbie
GOOD MORNING BLONSHINES!!!!…..So sorry to hear about the lack of sleep last night….it’s rough doing without sleep…makes your whole day wonky……and to add on
Top of it…you have another bone marrow biopsy!!….Honey..let me tell you..I had no idea what that was earlier this morning, but I have been looking into it…and I’m scared too!!….It does not sound pleasant at all……but, the one thing I did find encouraging….was that it is temporary….it’s a temporary pain…it’s a temporary discomfort…and it will go away after the testing is done….that is good news…rest assured we will be lifting you up in prayer during testing time……But, thank you…for the information…it really got be to digging around this morning to find out what all was involved and it doesn’t seem that being a bone marrow donor would be bad at all…..and you said the registry has 3500 potential matches……we have more than that many people at Lawrenceville First……Can you imagine the possibilities?…I wonder if they, the registry people..nurses..etc…. would be willing to come to the church and just “type” everyone to see if Erin’s match could be found within those walls……Can you imagine the joy of that day??……..Can you imagine the affect that would have on so many in the same situation as our precious Erin?…Can you imagine the affect it would have on the congregation at Lawrenceville First?…..I can imagine that would work!!………..I know that I’m willing…………Lord, …..This path is sometimes scary….sometimes it doesn’t make for good sleeping…..and is all and around frustrating………Lord, today…we ask that YOU would just take away today…..take away fear today…..take away the sleeplessness….take away the frowns…take away the tears….take away the pains……Lord, continue to work on Erin’s blood count numbers….continue to heal her by YOUR POWER AND MIGHT…….Continue to keep her spirits up……by bringing her joy unimagineable……Continue to guard her mind and heart….and her spirit…..
Lord, let her be bathed in YOUR HOLY SPIRIT…. simply at peace….at rest….let her relax today LORD…..and heal her as she continues to rest in YOUR ARMS……..cuddle her close today Lord……Father, continue to lead and guide her doctors and nurses….as they continue to care for Erin….Lord, give them joy each and every time they come to see her or her family…..Let the love of Jesus inundate the room….so that all who enter in are affected by it………………………………………IN JESUS’ HOLY NAME………AMEN………………………….
Erin,
You are in my thoughts constantly, and I will be praying with every thought. I just left Pete a message to pray for you especially between 12-2, and I'll be a bad mom and text the girls.
We love you so much!
Margaret, Pete, Kate and Kara
Erin (and the whole family):
You are constantly in our prayers. You have been such an inspiration. You have been a living witness to the power of God's love.
Paul reminds us that love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. There are many spiritual gifts, such as Faith, Hope, and Love, but the greatest of these is Love.
We love you.
Hey Erin,
I spoke to your dad this morning and he was telling what was going on. We were supposed to do lunch, but he called and backed out because he wanted to be with his girl. Pretty good excuse wouldn't you say. I know you have had a rough time and it saddens me to see you going through this. However, it is through Jesus that we have our hope.
Romans 5:1-5
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; erseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
I am praying for you girl so keep your spirits up. Tell Mom and Dad they are being prayed for as well.
Good Bless, ask Mom and Dad to give you a hug from me.
Love you
Mr. Hanley
Continuously praying for you today and every day!
Love you girl! Keep your chin up and be brave! You are my hero for having to undergo all of this!!
I think you may need a "grimace" face and a huge.... "WUH-HUH!" I'm not as good as Jason (or even someone that I won't mention by name on here... but here's a hint: he once wore a kilt)... but I tried. :)
Love you,
Jennifer
Hi Sweet Erin,
I have just returned from Disciple and read your Mom's blog. I'm right at the tail end of the time frame for your bone marrow biopsy, but have already sent up a prayer for you during this test. I KNOW that God hears us all. You are such a brave soul and I KNOW things will get better soon!!! My cousin just sent me a beautiful slide show with a message that sent me right to you. I'd love to share the pictures on the slide show, but being the computer geek that I am, the words will have to do. Just imagine the most beautiful scenes you can think of and put them into action.
"There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things to quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away. The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in summer, and the youngest in the fall. When they had all gone and come back, he called them together to describe what they had seen. The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted. The second son said no, it was covered with green buds and full of promise. The third son disagreed; he said it was laden with blossoms that smelled so sweet and looked so beautiful, it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. The last son disagreed with all of them; he said it was ripe and drooping with fruit, full of life and fulfillment. The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they had each seen but only one season in the tree's life. He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one season, and that the essence of who they are and the pleasure, joy and love that come from that life can only be measured at the end, when all the seasons are up. If you give up when it's winter, you will miss the promise of your spring, the beauty of your summer, fulfillment of your fall. Don't let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest. Don't judge life by one difficult season. Persevere through the difficult patches and better times are sure to come. Live Simply. Love Generously. Care Deeply. Speak Kindly. Leave the rest to God. Happiness keeps you sweet. Trials keep you strong. Sorrows keep you human. Failures keep you humble. Success keeps you glowing. But, only God keeps you going."
Erin, I know that you are in the midst of your winter right now. But, with God, know that you can look forward to the promise of spring, the beauty of your summer and the fulfillment of your fall. God will keep you going. My prayer for your today is that you are comforted with the knowledge that God is with you during all your seasons. Natalie and I love you and miss you so much.
Love, Prayers and Blessings,
Janice Lutz
How did the test go?
Erin and company,
PRAYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! without ceasing.
Trusting that today you will experience Dueteronomy 33:27 in a way you never have.
"The eternal God is your shelter, and his everlasting arms support you."
We all love you like crazy.
Aunt Ramonja and company
Hey Erin,
I registered for the bone marrow donor registry last fall. One of our clients, The City of Alpharetta, had a huge drive for one of their employees. I wasn't sure if I wanted to join the registry since I wasn't sure what I would actually do if I was indeed a match for someone. I thought that the procedure would hurt or be too much of an inconvience for me.
Your story has made me now actually hope that someday I could be a match for someone! I cannot believe that I ever had doubts about actually donating for someone. How selfish of me! Hopefully I'll have the chance to help someone in the future.
For everyone reading this...all that is required to get on the bone marrow list is a saliva swab from your mouth. The swab gets mailed in, and then you receive your donor card in a mail in a couple months. Pretty easy!
-Melissa David
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