Wednesday, September 9, 2009

WooHoo Day +25 9/9/9

Happy 9/9/9 Prayer Warriors, We have alot to be thankful for today. Yesterday Erin lost 6 lbs and today she lost 4.3 lbs!! She has her ankles back!! God is Glorious!! Her liver enzymes are still going down and finally her Bilirubin is starting down too. Everything is going great!! You won't believe how far she walked yesterday.....2, count 'em, TWO miles!! That's determination!! Now we are just in the process of weaning the pain meds and converting IVs to pills. They are hopeful that we can go home by the end of the week. We are so ready, it's been 33 days so far. After we get home, we will be driving into the clinic 3 days a week to check labs and get platelets or blood as needed. We are anxious to get this first 100 days overwith since that is the time of greatest risk for infection. Erin's appetite continues to improve and she has started craving things. That is a wonderful sign! Thanks again for your faithful prayers throughout this ordeal. We have been so blessed by your encouragement and love. blessings, janet

"I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High." Psalm 9:1

21 comments:

Monica G said...

grinning from ear to ear sitting at my desk at work! so happy for weight loss and appetite! God is continually blessing your family and those who know you. thanks for letting us all share in these times with you- the good, the bad, and even the ugly. we love you!

-monica gassman

LindaLou said...

an apple! a donut! pretty soon your family motto will be exactly what ours has always been, in good times and bad, in rags or riches, and especially in sickness and in health: "Gosh darn, ya GOTTA eat!"
hurrah!!!!

Anita Solty said...

I just love when you can see your ankles! I am so proud of you Erin!! You truly are an amazing woman. Keep up the good work and we'll keep praying that God will too! My prayer today is that you will be home for the weekend!! :)
Anita Solty

Lisa Johnson said...

PRAISE GOD!! My heart is leaping with joy. HOME SWEET HOME! Your own bed, bathroom,....Dorothy was right- "there's no place like home!" You will continue to be in our prayers for the rest of the 100 days for a germ free hedge of protection. We love you dearly. When you are ready for Bruster's, let me know!

Anonymous said...

What wonderful news! We are rejoicing right along with you!

The Calhouns

brittanydyan said...

wonderful news! praying for you all getting to go home and for Erin's continued progress. Thank you Lord for walking with her this whole way!

Jennifer said...

YAAAAAAAYYYY!!! I am sooooo HAPPY to hear about the fluid-weight loss and the increase in appetite and the walking!!!!!

You have the biggest group of cheerleaders rooting for you!!! So very happy to see things beginning to turn around!

Continuously praying for you!

Love,

Jennifer Marlowe

Jenna Monforte said...

Ahhh this is so awesome!

Robin Lambright said...

Praise Jesus for wonderful progress!!!!!!!!

Blessings
Robin

Aunt Debbie said...

Praising God for the great news! Thank you Lord for hearing our prayers! Keep up the good work Erin and you'll be walking out of there soon. Love ya bunches!

Anonymous said...

Praising with you. I've never been so excited about weight loss (even my own) as I am about Erin's. Craving Oatmeal Chocolate chip cookies yet? Continuing to pray for Erin and all of the family. -Tracy Bishop

Adrienne said...

I was having a rough day and this news just cheered me up. God is so faithful to his people. Keep healing Erin!
Adrienne

Anonymous said...

What awesomely wonderful news!! 2miles, 42 laps around the nurses. How many butt dances does that come to? I am thrilled to hear of your progress and will pray for it to continue.
Love you as always Blonshines,
Cindy Tingle

Unknown said...

Well ALL RIGHT! Now you are talking!!! We celebrate this DAY 25 victory with you and bet that 26 will be even better! To God be the Glory!

Love,
The Stills

Lori Jacobi said...

What great news!!!!! God is so good :).
Now, Miss Erin, WATCH THE GAME THIS SATURDAY.....we've got to beat the Gamecocks!
Lori

David Purcell said...

Great news! Wonderful to hear that they are beginning the preparations to go home!

Anonymous said...

Praise the Lord....such great news....and so many positive steps forward.....you will be home before you know it. Keep up the awesome progress and know that we are all still here praying away for you,Sweet Erin!

Ms. Kimberly, Mackenzie and Joe

Anonymous said...

WOO HOO! WOO HOO! WOO HOO! Erin is amazing!!!! Sounds like there might be some eggplant paremsan in here very near future!!!! Hang in there princess - we're cheering and praying for you. You are our inspiration!!!!!!

Much love,
Pat, George, Ty & Matty

Cindy Sykes said...

WOO HOO DAY is right!!Can the nurses stand all the cheers coming from your room? Actually they are probably standing right there with you shouting for joy.
Way to go Erin! What great strides--God is so amazing ALL the time. We continue to pray that you will be home really soon. We love you Blonshines!
The Sykes'

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear your days are better. Still think and pray about you alot. Keep up that head up and perservere.

We Love You!

Mr Hanley

Anonymous said...

Praise God for the wonderful news! You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Can't wait for the news of when you're going home.

Love you all,
Dave and Annette