Thursday, July 2, 2009

Home today/Donor Found

Halleluia, we are supposed to go home today. Erin needs some blood first and we have to get all the ducks in a row as far as Rx and supplies. Thanks Jason and Jennifer for posting the sign on the Little Barn. That made me cry. Kim, thanks for the thought of getting more specific testing, but actually once you are on the registry they have all they need unless you come up on the computer search as a potential match, then they do further testing. However, yesterday afternoon the transplant coordinator called to say the donor they had picked out for her last time is still available. We didn't even know they narrowed it down to one donor last time. So we are set I guess. We don't know anything about the donor but that's the way they like it until you are a year out. So, Thank the Good Lord for his provision. Now we just have to get Erin into remission. They will do a bone marrow biopsy in a couple of weeks to check on that. Until then, the prayers are for no infections, no side effects, encouragement, and Remission. Thanks for taking the time to talk to God on Erin's behalf. It blesses us to know you are on our team petitioning the Great Physician for complete healing. We will post again later when we get out of this joint. hugs, janet

"Build up, build up, prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people." For this is what the high and lofty One says-he who lives forever, whose name is holy: :I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the heart of the contrite....I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him, creating praise on the lips of the mourners in Israel. Peace, peace, to those far and near," says the Lord. "And I will heal them." Isaiah 57: 14-15, 18-19

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wonderful news! Everyones prayers must be working. Now time to get home and rejuvate before the transplant. Thank you so much for keeping us in the loop!!!

Dixie and Brad

The Bledsoe Family said...

Halleluiah!!!!

Margaret said...

Woohoo! What AWESOME news!

Praying for you always!

Love,
Pete, Margaret, Kate and Kara

Jennifer Marlowe said...

It's so great that you guys are headed home for a few weeks!!! As for the donor, I am glad to hear that there is someone already ready to go when you are! See you soon dear friend!

Pat Ledon said...

GREAT NEWS!!!!! Janet would you please let us know some contact preference info. when Erin is up to it (good times to call, text, e-mail and visit).

brittanydyan said...

I thank God that there is a donor!

I have been praying for you Erin and that the Lord would fill you with a spirit of hope. I pray that will find rest and comfort at home. And, I pray for remission around the corner.

I thank God that you are surrounded by capable, wise doctors and by the loving, encouraging Body of Christ.

You are persevering Erin!

Sarah said...

Praise the Lord for a match! We have been praying for the donor as well as Erin this whole time.

The Fosters

Anonymous said...

This is SO awesome! Our Wednesday morning bible study has added Erin to our prayer list....I can't wait to see her smiling face back at church!!!

Barbara Conner

Linda Allen said...

Yeah----so excited for you guys...Praying that you get out of there tonight and get home safe and sound! We are praying for you in such big ways! Can you believe that God has already answered our prayers even before we prayed for that donor! Praise Him, Praise Him!!! Can't wait to see ya girl!

Blessings,
Linda

Anonymous said...

Praise God that you are coming home and for the donor match. We pray for you get plenty of rest and enjoy your time at home with your family this weekend.

The Petersons said...

Awesome news...Praise God!

LindaLou said...

Janet, Jodi, Erin, I just let out a huge sigh of OH, they're sooo close! Thank God for the donor! I'm pulling more and more into the Sicilian prayer circle -- your strength and hope and love is keeping us all on air.
love,
Linda Guggino Humphers

Anonymous said...

What great news! We are all praying for Erin (and all of you). Love you guys!

Michele (Tingle) Reid