Prayer Warriors,
Thank you for your prayers. Erin is up and off the Dilaudid so far!! Praise God! We weaned it off as gradually as we could. I guess we will know today if she has any withdrawl symptoms. She ate a few bites of dinner last night but not much. Hopefully the tailgate food for the BIG GAME will stimulate her appetite. Go DAWGS!! Not that we don't love our FL friends, but on game day, it's every fan for themselves! Hope you have sweet trick-or-treaters at your doors tonight. Blessings, janet
"Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Phil:3:13-14
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Friday
Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers! Erin just got started on her day, so I am not sure yet what kind of day she will have. Yesterday we went to Athens to have lunch with Laura. It was fun but tiring. She did pretty well until just before dinner when she revisited her lunch. That seems to happen every time we eat out or take out from restaurants. I don't know what it is but her stomach only tolerates home cooking. Now, if you know me at all, you know I hate to cook! So that puts alot of pressure on me to "deliver" outside my comfort zone. Actually, it is easier to make vegetarian meals than it is to buy them. I guess I should be thankful that it is not my cooking that makes her nauseous, cuz that could happen!!
Today is a new day and we are praying, as always, for decreased nausea and increased energy. Hope you all have a Happy Halloween! Blessings and Treats! janet
"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that." 1Timothy:6-8
I think that means, be happy we have food to eat! Amen!
Thanks for the prayers! Erin just got started on her day, so I am not sure yet what kind of day she will have. Yesterday we went to Athens to have lunch with Laura. It was fun but tiring. She did pretty well until just before dinner when she revisited her lunch. That seems to happen every time we eat out or take out from restaurants. I don't know what it is but her stomach only tolerates home cooking. Now, if you know me at all, you know I hate to cook! So that puts alot of pressure on me to "deliver" outside my comfort zone. Actually, it is easier to make vegetarian meals than it is to buy them. I guess I should be thankful that it is not my cooking that makes her nauseous, cuz that could happen!!
Today is a new day and we are praying, as always, for decreased nausea and increased energy. Hope you all have a Happy Halloween! Blessings and Treats! janet
"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that." 1Timothy:6-8
I think that means, be happy we have food to eat! Amen!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
WooHoo +75
Dear Prayer Warriors,
Can you believe it? Day 75! Praise God for bringing us this far! We are happy to report a good day yesterday. Erin didn't throw up once. She slept a good bit and she was able to eat a normal dinner again! She asked for porcupine meatballs and I caved and made them of course. I'm just so happy she ate something! Thank you for your prayers for decreased nausea, God is listening! Our new request for prayer is that we can get Erin off of her pain medicine. She is still on Dilaudid for pain and Ativan for nausea. We have tried several times to wean it off, but we were trying to wean both at the same time. Yesterday we separated them and are trying to phase out just the Dilaudid over the next few days. Hopefully then she will have more awake time to do her walking etc. Erin says she has been very busy growing hair so she hasn't used her energy to walk. However, she really needs to walk so she can get her muscles back. So many prayer requests. It's a good thing we serve the Almighty God, who is more than capable of handling every detail. Blessings, janet
"This is what the Lord says - your Redeemer, The Holy One of Israel; 'I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.'" Isaiah 48:17
Can you believe it? Day 75! Praise God for bringing us this far! We are happy to report a good day yesterday. Erin didn't throw up once. She slept a good bit and she was able to eat a normal dinner again! She asked for porcupine meatballs and I caved and made them of course. I'm just so happy she ate something! Thank you for your prayers for decreased nausea, God is listening! Our new request for prayer is that we can get Erin off of her pain medicine. She is still on Dilaudid for pain and Ativan for nausea. We have tried several times to wean it off, but we were trying to wean both at the same time. Yesterday we separated them and are trying to phase out just the Dilaudid over the next few days. Hopefully then she will have more awake time to do her walking etc. Erin says she has been very busy growing hair so she hasn't used her energy to walk. However, she really needs to walk so she can get her muscles back. So many prayer requests. It's a good thing we serve the Almighty God, who is more than capable of handling every detail. Blessings, janet
"This is what the Lord says - your Redeemer, The Holy One of Israel; 'I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.'" Isaiah 48:17
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
+74
Blessings Prayer Warriors,
We are so comforted by your prayers. Every day we count you among our blessings, knowing you are giving your time to intervene for Erin.
Erin had a much better evening after I wrote you yesterday. She actually ate a reasonable dinner, praise God! We were so relieved and hopeful that her rough days might be lightening up. Her labs were good today and they suggested some rearranging of her pills to keep the nausea down. We are hoping that works! She is going to stay on IV fluids at home for at least another week. They said it might be a little Graft vs. Host causing the nausea. but frankly I don't know, since she has always had it. It just gets worse, then better, then worse again.
I got some extremely good news yesterday about my job. I talked to HR and they said they can extend my personal leave for a full year from my first FMLA date. In other words, I don't have to quit completely, I will just extend my leave and see what's available when I am ready to go back to work. Thank you Lord!! What a relief!
So, you see, God is in the details!! Cool! Hope you are relying on a gracious God to bless the details of your life as well. hugs, janet
"Bring joy to your servant, for to you. O Lord, I lift up my soul. You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you." Psalm 86:4-5
We are so comforted by your prayers. Every day we count you among our blessings, knowing you are giving your time to intervene for Erin.
Erin had a much better evening after I wrote you yesterday. She actually ate a reasonable dinner, praise God! We were so relieved and hopeful that her rough days might be lightening up. Her labs were good today and they suggested some rearranging of her pills to keep the nausea down. We are hoping that works! She is going to stay on IV fluids at home for at least another week. They said it might be a little Graft vs. Host causing the nausea. but frankly I don't know, since she has always had it. It just gets worse, then better, then worse again.
I got some extremely good news yesterday about my job. I talked to HR and they said they can extend my personal leave for a full year from my first FMLA date. In other words, I don't have to quit completely, I will just extend my leave and see what's available when I am ready to go back to work. Thank you Lord!! What a relief!
So, you see, God is in the details!! Cool! Hope you are relying on a gracious God to bless the details of your life as well. hugs, janet
"Bring joy to your servant, for to you. O Lord, I lift up my soul. You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you." Psalm 86:4-5
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tues +73
Blessings, Thanks for the prayers everyone! They are sure needed. Erin is having another yucky day. We were actually up in the mountains this weekend and just got back. It was nice to have such awesome scenery for a change. The leaves were prettier than I have ever seen in GA. Erin spent most of the time on the couch but we did manage to get her on the Smokey Mountain Railroad trip to see the leaves! It was fun. She only slept through the second half. Luckily we didn't see any bears but believe me, I was very vigilant. We saw one in May when we were there and I will definitely be more cautious from now on in the mountains. Please pray for her tummy issues and energy. We will let you know what the Dr says tomorrow. hugs, janet
"He has made everything beautiful in his time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil - this is the gift of God. I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him." Ecclesiastes 3:11-14 WOW!!
"He has made everything beautiful in his time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil - this is the gift of God. I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him." Ecclesiastes 3:11-14 WOW!!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday
Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for your prayers. I wish I had better news for today, but Erin ended last night with vomiting and started today with vomiting again. It is so discouraging! She is so weak. We are scheduled at the Clinic on Wednesday this week, so hopefully they will have ideas for us. I am really considering asking for IV food again. She is just not getting enough nutrition. Please pray for decreased nausea and increased energy and endurance. Love, janet
Psalm 27: 1-3
"The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life;
Of whom shall I be afraid?
When the wicked came against me
To eat up my flesh,
My enemies and foes,
They stumbled and fell.
Though an army may encamp against me,
My heart shall not fear;
Though war may rise against me,
In this I will be confident."
Thanks for your prayers. I wish I had better news for today, but Erin ended last night with vomiting and started today with vomiting again. It is so discouraging! She is so weak. We are scheduled at the Clinic on Wednesday this week, so hopefully they will have ideas for us. I am really considering asking for IV food again. She is just not getting enough nutrition. Please pray for decreased nausea and increased energy and endurance. Love, janet
Psalm 27: 1-3
"The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life;
Of whom shall I be afraid?
When the wicked came against me
To eat up my flesh,
My enemies and foes,
They stumbled and fell.
Though an army may encamp against me,
My heart shall not fear;
Though war may rise against me,
In this I will be confident."
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Sunday - Day 71
Blessings on your Sabbath, Erin is having an okay day. A little nausea and not much food but okay. She struggled trying to get much to stay down. It is a vicious cycle/catch 22; meds help the pain and nausea; but if you can't take with food, they hit the bucket. If you eat, it produces nausea and pain which lead to more medicine which makes you sleepy so you don't want to eat. Basically, her stomach is waging war all the time. She tries to get a little energy in but not give her stomach ammunition if you know what I mean. Again, we just praise God she is holding her own and not requiring hospitalization.
We covet your prayers. Love, janet
Mark 12: 28-31
"'Which commandment is first of all?' Jesus answered, 'The first is, "Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God is the only Lord; love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and all your mind, and with all your strength." The second is this: "Love your neighbor as yourself." There is no other commandment greater than these.'"
We covet your prayers. Love, janet
Mark 12: 28-31
"'Which commandment is first of all?' Jesus answered, 'The first is, "Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God is the only Lord; love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and all your mind, and with all your strength." The second is this: "Love your neighbor as yourself." There is no other commandment greater than these.'"
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Good day!
Hello Prayer Warriors,
Erin had a very good day yesterday. Beautiful leaves, lots of games, family fun. Praise God for a good day, she really needed one. Hoping for another good one today. Please pray for energy to enjoy her good days.
Blessings, janet
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matt. 11:28-30
Erin had a very good day yesterday. Beautiful leaves, lots of games, family fun. Praise God for a good day, she really needed one. Hoping for another good one today. Please pray for energy to enjoy her good days.
Blessings, janet
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matt. 11:28-30
Friday, October 23, 2009
Friday 10/23
Dear Prayer Warriors,
Thank you so much, I know I say it every day, but it is always true!! We couldn't make this journey without your daily support. Erin had another rough evening last evening. She tossed her smoothie and her pills a couple of times. Today is a new day though, praise God, and she is feeling o.k. so far. We just take it one hour at a time and so far, so good. Unfortunately, she had plans with friends yesterday that she had to cancel because of her stomach. She doesn't make many plans to see people, so I am always so disappointed for her when she can't do it. Again, it is just frosting on the cake to do the extras, but who doesn't like a little frosting?? Please continue to pray for her energy and stomach. We are on day +69 and excited to hit the 70s. These first 100 days are critical and we can't wait to have them behind us! blessings on your weekend, love, janet
I asked Erin if she had an idea for a scripture for today and she said, "Thou shall not barf!"
"Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck....But I pray to you , O Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation." Psalm 69: 1,13
Psalm 69 for day 69, how cool is that!!
Thank you so much, I know I say it every day, but it is always true!! We couldn't make this journey without your daily support. Erin had another rough evening last evening. She tossed her smoothie and her pills a couple of times. Today is a new day though, praise God, and she is feeling o.k. so far. We just take it one hour at a time and so far, so good. Unfortunately, she had plans with friends yesterday that she had to cancel because of her stomach. She doesn't make many plans to see people, so I am always so disappointed for her when she can't do it. Again, it is just frosting on the cake to do the extras, but who doesn't like a little frosting?? Please continue to pray for her energy and stomach. We are on day +69 and excited to hit the 70s. These first 100 days are critical and we can't wait to have them behind us! blessings on your weekend, love, janet
I asked Erin if she had an idea for a scripture for today and she said, "Thou shall not barf!"
"Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck....But I pray to you , O Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation." Psalm 69: 1,13
Psalm 69 for day 69, how cool is that!!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thursday
Blessings Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin had a better night last night than the night before. She was so worn out by her previous 24 hours that she just slept and slept last night. We "nicely coerced" her into drinking a smoothie with protein powder in it to give her a boost. I think it helped. She hadn't eaten more than a couple of bites the last 3 days. Today she has continued to sleep and nap and lie down alot. It takes time to recover from a night like she had! We are hoping she perks up a bit because we have company coming for the weekend and we were hoping to drive up to see the leaves. I guess this is our "new normal" as they say. We take it one day at a time and do what we can with her energy level. We praise God that she is home and can enjoy the simple things, knowing everything else is icing on the cake. No wonder they said the recovery would be a year. Thanks for your continued prayers for energy and decreased stomach pain. One day at a time Sweet Jesus, that's all we're asking from you!
"The Lord said, 'Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.' Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind, After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper." 1Kings 19:11-12
May you hear His whisper calling your name. Blessings, janet
Thanks for the prayers. Erin had a better night last night than the night before. She was so worn out by her previous 24 hours that she just slept and slept last night. We "nicely coerced" her into drinking a smoothie with protein powder in it to give her a boost. I think it helped. She hadn't eaten more than a couple of bites the last 3 days. Today she has continued to sleep and nap and lie down alot. It takes time to recover from a night like she had! We are hoping she perks up a bit because we have company coming for the weekend and we were hoping to drive up to see the leaves. I guess this is our "new normal" as they say. We take it one day at a time and do what we can with her energy level. We praise God that she is home and can enjoy the simple things, knowing everything else is icing on the cake. No wonder they said the recovery would be a year. Thanks for your continued prayers for energy and decreased stomach pain. One day at a time Sweet Jesus, that's all we're asking from you!
"The Lord said, 'Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.' Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind, After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper." 1Kings 19:11-12
May you hear His whisper calling your name. Blessings, janet
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Long day and night
Blessings Prayer Warriors,
Erin had a very rough night, vomiting 10 times. We gave her extra IV fluids in the night to keep her hydrated until we could get to the clinic this morning. They checked her out and gave her some IV meds and more fluids, hopefully breaking the cycle of nausea.
I am praising God for His pointed confirmation of my decision to stop working. This year of recovery will apparently have sudden ups and downs and it is easier to just be here 24/7. It takes the stress off of the whole family, especially me.
Speaking of family, my Dad spent 8 hours in the ER yesterday. He swallowed something that stuck in his throat and he couldn't get it to move. He couldn't cough it up and he couldn't swallow it down. After hours of waiting for his turn in the ER, the food had finally moved before he was seen and he didn't have to have any invasive procedure! Thank you Lord! Sometimes waiting is a good thing.
Well, that's all the news for today. Thanks as always for the prayers!! love, janet
"Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!" Isaiah 30:18 AMEN
Erin had a very rough night, vomiting 10 times. We gave her extra IV fluids in the night to keep her hydrated until we could get to the clinic this morning. They checked her out and gave her some IV meds and more fluids, hopefully breaking the cycle of nausea.
I am praising God for His pointed confirmation of my decision to stop working. This year of recovery will apparently have sudden ups and downs and it is easier to just be here 24/7. It takes the stress off of the whole family, especially me.
Speaking of family, my Dad spent 8 hours in the ER yesterday. He swallowed something that stuck in his throat and he couldn't get it to move. He couldn't cough it up and he couldn't swallow it down. After hours of waiting for his turn in the ER, the food had finally moved before he was seen and he didn't have to have any invasive procedure! Thank you Lord! Sometimes waiting is a good thing.
Well, that's all the news for today. Thanks as always for the prayers!! love, janet
"Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!" Isaiah 30:18 AMEN
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Tues 10/20
Dear Prayer Warriors,
Thank you so much for your prayers. Erin is having a tired and yucky day again so far. She has managed to walk on the treadmill the last 2 evenings. She just usually starts the day slowly. Hopefully she will perk up here shortly. Please pray for energy and decreased stomach pain. Yes, she still has stomach pain. Just enough to make it hard for her to eat much and enough to keep her "bucket-of-opportunity" close at hand.
The big news today is that I quit my job. I worked the weekend and got really scared thinking about the potential for germs. Erin is so severely immune compromised that the slightest germ to you and me could quickly put her in the hospital, not to mention the big germs out there. I asked Human Resources if they had anything non-patient related that I could do, but I haven't heard back yet. If they do, then maybe I will work part-time. Who knows. God has provided beautifully every time I have taken time off to care for Erin and I know He will see us through this time as well. Like my friend Ramona said, God longs for us to be 100% dependent on Him. Well, we are, and we are confident He will sustain us and bless us for our commitment to our child and to Him. Blessings on you for your prayers, janet
"Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me." Psalm 54:4
Thank you so much for your prayers. Erin is having a tired and yucky day again so far. She has managed to walk on the treadmill the last 2 evenings. She just usually starts the day slowly. Hopefully she will perk up here shortly. Please pray for energy and decreased stomach pain. Yes, she still has stomach pain. Just enough to make it hard for her to eat much and enough to keep her "bucket-of-opportunity" close at hand.
The big news today is that I quit my job. I worked the weekend and got really scared thinking about the potential for germs. Erin is so severely immune compromised that the slightest germ to you and me could quickly put her in the hospital, not to mention the big germs out there. I asked Human Resources if they had anything non-patient related that I could do, but I haven't heard back yet. If they do, then maybe I will work part-time. Who knows. God has provided beautifully every time I have taken time off to care for Erin and I know He will see us through this time as well. Like my friend Ramona said, God longs for us to be 100% dependent on Him. Well, we are, and we are confident He will sustain us and bless us for our commitment to our child and to Him. Blessings on you for your prayers, janet
"Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me." Psalm 54:4
Monday, October 19, 2009
Monday +65
Hello Prayer Warriors, Thanks for your prayers!! We just got back from the clinic. Erin's labs look good, they are stopping her steroid today so they said she might have an adjustment to make as far as aches and pains. Also, they are stopping the IV antiviral and starting her pill form again. They want to keep the IV fluids going one more week. So there are always slight adjustments on her meds. The Dr urged Erin to get back on that treadmill to keep up her strength. Erin feels sorta tired and yucky today. No energy. So you know that is our prayer request, that she would get some energy and feel better overall. Thank you for continuing this long long journey with us. I know we keep asking for prayers but it is definitely a ongoing process and we appreciate you hanging in with us for the long haul. God will provide us with the endurance and I know you all will help with the encouragement along the way. Bless you all, janet
"See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful , unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first." Hebrews 3:12-14
"See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful , unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first." Hebrews 3:12-14
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Sunday - Day +64
Hi Friends....Bill here again,
What a beautiful Fall Sunday! Erin is feeling better today but very tired. She slept until noon and really only got up then after some prodding on my part. The discomfort yesterday afternoon and evening seemed to settle down after getting her IV meds last night. We are trying to stretch the time between pain meds and I think we may have stretched a little too far yesterday.
Janet survived her first real day back at work yesterday (albeit somewhat shortened which was a blessing) and is back at it today. Please continue to keep her in your prayers as I know it is weighing heavy on her heart to be away from Erin and to be out in the world of germs which she worries about bringing home especially in this heightened Flu season. As it turns out, just as I was getting ready to post this, Janet got home early from work....must have been another slow day in L&D and we are grateful for God's continued blessings!!
Nothing else to report really. We are at day 64 after the transplant and the next major milestone is the bone marrow biopsy around day 100 when we will find out how the new marrow is doing and if any leukemia is present. Thanks for checking in and for continuing to keep Erin in your prayers!
Blessings.....
Bill
"This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
- Psalms 118:24
What a beautiful Fall Sunday! Erin is feeling better today but very tired. She slept until noon and really only got up then after some prodding on my part. The discomfort yesterday afternoon and evening seemed to settle down after getting her IV meds last night. We are trying to stretch the time between pain meds and I think we may have stretched a little too far yesterday.
Janet survived her first real day back at work yesterday (albeit somewhat shortened which was a blessing) and is back at it today. Please continue to keep her in your prayers as I know it is weighing heavy on her heart to be away from Erin and to be out in the world of germs which she worries about bringing home especially in this heightened Flu season. As it turns out, just as I was getting ready to post this, Janet got home early from work....must have been another slow day in L&D and we are grateful for God's continued blessings!!
Nothing else to report really. We are at day 64 after the transplant and the next major milestone is the bone marrow biopsy around day 100 when we will find out how the new marrow is doing and if any leukemia is present. Thanks for checking in and for continuing to keep Erin in your prayers!
Blessings.....
Bill
"This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
- Psalms 118:24
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Peaceful Saturday
Hello Friends....It's Bill here,
It's been a fairly quiet Saturday. Laura came home to hang out and watch the Dawgs take on Vandy. Janet initially got called off from work this morning but then was called in around 11:00 a.m. We all ran over to see Amanda and Kyle's house decorating changes and new backyard fence. Erin has been doing pretty well although she started having a little stomach pain this afternoon and just had a bout of nausea. We continue to pray for relief for Erin from stomach pain and nausea. [I'm wondering if the ugliness of the first half of the game contributed as I wasn't feeling all that great either. Oh well...an ugly win beats a close loss in our book! (Sorry Davis!)]
The only other news to report is that Erin's hair is starting to come back in which is a big praise! I think we are all anxious to see if there will be any significant changes in color or curliness.
Thanks for checking in and for the awesome prayer support! We are blessed to have you with us on this journey!! We pray God's blessings and peace for each of you this day and always.
- Bill
"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you." - 2 Thessalonians 3:16
It's been a fairly quiet Saturday. Laura came home to hang out and watch the Dawgs take on Vandy. Janet initially got called off from work this morning but then was called in around 11:00 a.m. We all ran over to see Amanda and Kyle's house decorating changes and new backyard fence. Erin has been doing pretty well although she started having a little stomach pain this afternoon and just had a bout of nausea. We continue to pray for relief for Erin from stomach pain and nausea. [I'm wondering if the ugliness of the first half of the game contributed as I wasn't feeling all that great either. Oh well...an ugly win beats a close loss in our book! (Sorry Davis!)]
The only other news to report is that Erin's hair is starting to come back in which is a big praise! I think we are all anxious to see if there will be any significant changes in color or curliness.
Thanks for checking in and for the awesome prayer support! We are blessed to have you with us on this journey!! We pray God's blessings and peace for each of you this day and always.
- Bill
"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you." - 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Friday, October 16, 2009
Friday +62
Dear Prayer Warriors,
Thanks so much for your prayers. Erin is having a good day. She is out shopping at the outlet mall with Aunt Jo and Grandmommy. Just a little early Christmas shopping I think. The IVs Erin has been getting have really seemed to help her feel better. That is a huge praise!! It will make this work transition easier. I have to go to work this weekend and am trying to get geared up again. Yesterday was a nice surprise but I know L & D can't stay "Q" too many days in a row. We don't say the "Q" word out loud because then it gets crazy. Thanks for your prayers for my return, they worked great for Thursday, let's keep them up and maybe I won't ever have to go back! Dreaming again...
Hope you all have a great weekend! Blessings, janet
"Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4
The Lord sure gave me the desire of my heart on Thursday when I didn't have to go to work! Amen!
Thanks so much for your prayers. Erin is having a good day. She is out shopping at the outlet mall with Aunt Jo and Grandmommy. Just a little early Christmas shopping I think. The IVs Erin has been getting have really seemed to help her feel better. That is a huge praise!! It will make this work transition easier. I have to go to work this weekend and am trying to get geared up again. Yesterday was a nice surprise but I know L & D can't stay "Q" too many days in a row. We don't say the "Q" word out loud because then it gets crazy. Thanks for your prayers for my return, they worked great for Thursday, let's keep them up and maybe I won't ever have to go back! Dreaming again...
Hope you all have a great weekend! Blessings, janet
"Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4
The Lord sure gave me the desire of my heart on Thursday when I didn't have to go to work! Amen!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thurs
Happy Day Prayer Warriors!
I am home blogging because the census was low at work and they were able to let me stay home. I am floating on air. Erin cried happy tears. I am on call for the rest of the day but I am enjoying my reprieve right now. Halleluia! God knew I needed a gift. Wow!
Erin is doing fine this morning. She was all geared up to hang out with her Grandmommy but she is happy I am home today.
Erin was playing with the nurses on 8E when she was still in the hospital about feeling like she had earned her medical degree since she had spent so much time there. She said she wanted a white coat with her name on it. So when she was ready for discharge the staff pitched in and bought her a white coat. They recently had it embroidered with her name and she was so excited about it that she wore it to her clinic appt. yesterday. What a hoot. Hence the photo. She is definitely a Rockstar in my book. Thanks for celebrating her healing with us. God is a miracle worker...Every day!! Amen. Blessings, janet
"Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything." 1John 3:18-20
Thank you Lord for always showing me a new scripture or an old scripture in a new light!!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Wed
Hello Prayer Warriors,
Sorry for another late post (Uncle Rick), but we had a long day at the clinic and out shopping a little. Erin's CMV is back under control and that's great. We just have to finish up the week of home infusions to make sure it's gone. And her prograf is finally leveled out so that is a huge praise!! Hopefully, we are doing fine for me to go back to work. Erin has set up a schedule for all her visitors. Everyone in the family is probably gonna stop by for "some reason" tomorrow while I am gone.
We had an unfortunate incident last night. Erin had a little fall. She ended up with a bruised knee but thankfully nothing serious. The dogs were all trying to go out the door when the door was open and Erin was trying to hold them back and slipped on her long PJ pants. It scared her pretty bad! Some of the meds she is on make her dizzy and off balance, but frankly, 3 big dogs can take anyone down!!
Please pray for our adjustment apart as I return to work. blessings, janet
"Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, 'Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.'" Isaiah 35:3-4
Sorry for another late post (Uncle Rick), but we had a long day at the clinic and out shopping a little. Erin's CMV is back under control and that's great. We just have to finish up the week of home infusions to make sure it's gone. And her prograf is finally leveled out so that is a huge praise!! Hopefully, we are doing fine for me to go back to work. Erin has set up a schedule for all her visitors. Everyone in the family is probably gonna stop by for "some reason" tomorrow while I am gone.
We had an unfortunate incident last night. Erin had a little fall. She ended up with a bruised knee but thankfully nothing serious. The dogs were all trying to go out the door when the door was open and Erin was trying to hold them back and slipped on her long PJ pants. It scared her pretty bad! Some of the meds she is on make her dizzy and off balance, but frankly, 3 big dogs can take anyone down!!
Please pray for our adjustment apart as I return to work. blessings, janet
"Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, 'Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.'" Isaiah 35:3-4
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
DAY +59
Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin is feeling o.k. today so far. She is excited that her pill bucket is less full today. We start home infusions today and are very thankful for that. We appreciate your extra prayers for her nausea. God is listening. So far, I am still planning on going back to work on Thurs. as long as nothing changes and Erin doesn't get readmitted. Ugh, I could fall apart right now if I let myself think about it too much. Self-control is a gift of the spirit I never felt I had, but maybe God has given me a pinch of self-control now to get through this. If only it applied to overeating, speeding and reality TV. HA! Yes, I am a sinner! I guess you can tell by my jokes that Erin is feeling better. Because when Erin feels better, we all feel better. Bless you for your attention to detail in your prayers for her. Each time I ask for a specific need, you all are on it fast. And God's inbox is surely full of the details we all submit by faith. Praise God for His mercy!! love you, janet
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is not law....Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." Galatians 5:22,25
Thanks for the prayers. Erin is feeling o.k. today so far. She is excited that her pill bucket is less full today. We start home infusions today and are very thankful for that. We appreciate your extra prayers for her nausea. God is listening. So far, I am still planning on going back to work on Thurs. as long as nothing changes and Erin doesn't get readmitted. Ugh, I could fall apart right now if I let myself think about it too much. Self-control is a gift of the spirit I never felt I had, but maybe God has given me a pinch of self-control now to get through this. If only it applied to overeating, speeding and reality TV. HA! Yes, I am a sinner! I guess you can tell by my jokes that Erin is feeling better. Because when Erin feels better, we all feel better. Bless you for your attention to detail in your prayers for her. Each time I ask for a specific need, you all are on it fast. And God's inbox is surely full of the details we all submit by faith. Praise God for His mercy!! love you, janet
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is not law....Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." Galatians 5:22,25
Monday, October 12, 2009
Happy Columbus Day
Happy Columbus Day!
We just got back from the clinic, a very long day. They agreed to give home health a chance before they go to the extreme of readmitting her. They took away 9 of her daily pills and will give her IV fluids and her antiviral IV at home. Isn't that great? Thank you Lord!! She also hasn't thrown up all day. WooHoo! It's the little things that make our day!! As long as she doesn't run a fever and can eat and drink some, I think it will be o.k. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Thanks for the prayers and notes of encouragement. Erin is always amazed at how many people she hears from! It is a humbling experience but also lets us know how wide and long and deep and high is the love of Christ! Amen! blessings on you all, janet
"And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the faithfulness of God." Ephesians 3:17-19
We just got back from the clinic, a very long day. They agreed to give home health a chance before they go to the extreme of readmitting her. They took away 9 of her daily pills and will give her IV fluids and her antiviral IV at home. Isn't that great? Thank you Lord!! She also hasn't thrown up all day. WooHoo! It's the little things that make our day!! As long as she doesn't run a fever and can eat and drink some, I think it will be o.k. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Thanks for the prayers and notes of encouragement. Erin is always amazed at how many people she hears from! It is a humbling experience but also lets us know how wide and long and deep and high is the love of Christ! Amen! blessings on you all, janet
"And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the faithfulness of God." Ephesians 3:17-19
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Sunday
Dear Prayer Warriors,
We are still in need of prayers. Erin is in her third day of misery. Grandmommy thinks we should get home health to give the bucket of pills IV. Great idea. We will ask at the clinic tomorrow. In the meantime, Erin is really hurting. Please pray!
Love, janet
Psalm 43:5 "Oh my soul, why be so gloomy and discouraged? Trust in God! I shall again praise him for his wondrous help; He will make me smile again, for He is my God!"
We are still in need of prayers. Erin is in her third day of misery. Grandmommy thinks we should get home health to give the bucket of pills IV. Great idea. We will ask at the clinic tomorrow. In the meantime, Erin is really hurting. Please pray!
Love, janet
Psalm 43:5 "Oh my soul, why be so gloomy and discouraged? Trust in God! I shall again praise him for his wondrous help; He will make me smile again, for He is my God!"
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Saturday
Blessings all,
Wishing I had better news, but no. Erin has been feeling really crummy. She has been using her bucket of opportunity too often and has stayed in the bed for most of two days now. What a bummer. I think her body is staging a protest over my imminent return to work. I am really struggling with that decision. Please pray for guidance as well as the usual decreased nausea and increased energy.
When I start to get upset about Erin's pain, I get this nudge from the Lord reminding me that she is alive and I should be thankful! We knew this would be a long haul but in our "instant gratification" mentality, it is so hard to wait it out. It's tough to be human. Thank God He is God! As always we love you for praying!
Hugs, janet
"Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other." Deut. 4:39
Wishing I had better news, but no. Erin has been feeling really crummy. She has been using her bucket of opportunity too often and has stayed in the bed for most of two days now. What a bummer. I think her body is staging a protest over my imminent return to work. I am really struggling with that decision. Please pray for guidance as well as the usual decreased nausea and increased energy.
When I start to get upset about Erin's pain, I get this nudge from the Lord reminding me that she is alive and I should be thankful! We knew this would be a long haul but in our "instant gratification" mentality, it is so hard to wait it out. It's tough to be human. Thank God He is God! As always we love you for praying!
Hugs, janet
"Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other." Deut. 4:39
Friday, October 9, 2009
Friday
Hello Prayer Warriors, Thanks for your prayers. Erin is not having a very good morning. She is still facing her morning bucket of pills. We try not to get discouraged but it seems as if every good day is followed by a not-so-good day. We went out to dinner with Laura last evening. It did not turn out to be a picnic but we did sit outside at the restaurant. Erin always enjoys seeing her sister.
Please continue your prayers for less nausea and increased energy.
Blessings, janet
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
Please continue your prayers for less nausea and increased energy.
Blessings, janet
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Thursday
Hello Prayer Warriors, thanks for checking in. Erin is having a good day.
Right now she is baking cookies. We are going to picnic in the park for dinner. We are so grateful for a good day. We know you are part of the team and we are grateful for your prayers as well. Please continue to pray for increased energy and decreased nausea. Blessing, Janet
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9
Right now she is baking cookies. We are going to picnic in the park for dinner. We are so grateful for a good day. We know you are part of the team and we are grateful for your prayers as well. Please continue to pray for increased energy and decreased nausea. Blessing, Janet
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wednesday - Late Post
Hi Friends....it's Bill here,
All is well! I have BLOG duty today and tomorrow and must apologize for the late update, but it was just one of those kind of days!! Erin had a quiet day yesterday. The anti-viral med still makes her tired and she slept a good bit but then did her walking yesterday evening. So that is a praise! She felt good enough to play some games and watch Denzel in "Inside Man" last night. Today, she had some stomach pain and increased her pain meds which caused her to be drowzy again today. She told me that she had a busy day "lounging around". The family is currently attempting to take advantage of her sedated state in a game of cards. We counted up the number of pills she is taking each day in the infamous bucket o'pills and it is a whopping 30! I must say she has come a long way with respect to taking pills since the early days when we had to hide them in the applesauce.
Anyway, not much else to report which is actually good news in itself. Hope you all had a blessed day! Thanks for checking in with us and most of all for the continued prayers!
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith--of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. " - 1 Peter 1: 3-9
Blessings - Bill
All is well! I have BLOG duty today and tomorrow and must apologize for the late update, but it was just one of those kind of days!! Erin had a quiet day yesterday. The anti-viral med still makes her tired and she slept a good bit but then did her walking yesterday evening. So that is a praise! She felt good enough to play some games and watch Denzel in "Inside Man" last night. Today, she had some stomach pain and increased her pain meds which caused her to be drowzy again today. She told me that she had a busy day "lounging around". The family is currently attempting to take advantage of her sedated state in a game of cards. We counted up the number of pills she is taking each day in the infamous bucket o'pills and it is a whopping 30! I must say she has come a long way with respect to taking pills since the early days when we had to hide them in the applesauce.
Anyway, not much else to report which is actually good news in itself. Hope you all had a blessed day! Thanks for checking in with us and most of all for the continued prayers!
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith--of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. " - 1 Peter 1: 3-9
Blessings - Bill
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Tues
Good Morning Prayer Warriors,
Not much news today. Erin didn't have any energy left after her clinic visit yesterday. She came home and slept all afternoon and had a headache all evening. Not the progress we were hoping for at this point. I guess it is the new medicine. The Dr said she would be on it for 3-4 weeks. She is not looking forward to feeling this tired for the next month. She hasn't been getting her walking done and I will definitely be in trouble for squealing on her when she reads this. It is just so hard to push her when she feels so tired. Please pray for energy and continue to pray for decreased nausea and pain. She is doing well weaning off the pain meds, it is just a slow process. I am still hoping to get her totally off of them in the next week. It will be easier to go back to work if I know she is not too loopy. Thanks for your love and encouragement. It really means a lot to all of us. We are so blessed to have you all praying for Erin. God is good!! hugs, janet
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good." 1Peter 2:2-3
Not much news today. Erin didn't have any energy left after her clinic visit yesterday. She came home and slept all afternoon and had a headache all evening. Not the progress we were hoping for at this point. I guess it is the new medicine. The Dr said she would be on it for 3-4 weeks. She is not looking forward to feeling this tired for the next month. She hasn't been getting her walking done and I will definitely be in trouble for squealing on her when she reads this. It is just so hard to push her when she feels so tired. Please pray for energy and continue to pray for decreased nausea and pain. She is doing well weaning off the pain meds, it is just a slow process. I am still hoping to get her totally off of them in the next week. It will be easier to go back to work if I know she is not too loopy. Thanks for your love and encouragement. It really means a lot to all of us. We are so blessed to have you all praying for Erin. God is good!! hugs, janet
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good." 1Peter 2:2-3
Monday, October 5, 2009
Monday +51
Hello Prayer Warriors,
Today we went to the clinic and everything is on track. They said the new medicine may be causing extra fatigue and nausea. Just what she needs! Let's just say she didn't dance yesterday. She was on the couch all day with a headache and feeling generally lousy. But today is a new day. After her Dr visit, Erin went to visit all the nurses on 6E and 8E that took care of her. They are always glad to see their former patients doing well. We praise God she is feeling well enough to visit. We just take it one day at a time. Dancing or not, we feel God's grace each day as we see Erin's smile. She takes delight in the little things as she waits on the Lord for the bigger things she wants in the future. Who knows what He has planned for each of us. Hope you have a great day, janet
"For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Today we went to the clinic and everything is on track. They said the new medicine may be causing extra fatigue and nausea. Just what she needs! Let's just say she didn't dance yesterday. She was on the couch all day with a headache and feeling generally lousy. But today is a new day. After her Dr visit, Erin went to visit all the nurses on 6E and 8E that took care of her. They are always glad to see their former patients doing well. We praise God she is feeling well enough to visit. We just take it one day at a time. Dancing or not, we feel God's grace each day as we see Erin's smile. She takes delight in the little things as she waits on the Lord for the bigger things she wants in the future. Who knows what He has planned for each of us. Hope you have a great day, janet
"For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Day 50
Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers! We are on day +50!! Woo Hoo! That's half way to our first 100 days which will be a milestone! Erin is doing well. She has figured out that her strength is significantly decreased. She was cleaning up her closet and bent down to do something and realized her muscles aren't quite what they used to be. So she is on board with a little more walking etc. She asked the Dr if she could go to the gym and they said a big NO. Too many germy people. She likes the dance classes they offer. I told her we could break out some videos and dance in the living room. She gave me one of "those" looks. I am just praising God she feels like dancing!! That makes me feel like dancing too. Kurt gave her a dance video a while back, I think we will learn some salsa today!!
Hope you all feel a little like dancing too. blessings, janet
"You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever." Psalm 30:11-12
Thanks for the prayers! We are on day +50!! Woo Hoo! That's half way to our first 100 days which will be a milestone! Erin is doing well. She has figured out that her strength is significantly decreased. She was cleaning up her closet and bent down to do something and realized her muscles aren't quite what they used to be. So she is on board with a little more walking etc. She asked the Dr if she could go to the gym and they said a big NO. Too many germy people. She likes the dance classes they offer. I told her we could break out some videos and dance in the living room. She gave me one of "those" looks. I am just praising God she feels like dancing!! That makes me feel like dancing too. Kurt gave her a dance video a while back, I think we will learn some salsa today!!
Hope you all feel a little like dancing too. blessings, janet
"You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever." Psalm 30:11-12
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Sat day 49 GO DAWGS
Hello Prayer Warriors. Praise God for a lovely Saturday!! Erin is feeling better today. We are so grateful she is feeling well enough to enjoy her Bulldawgs. Not much else to say but GO DAWGS!! Thanks for checking in. We are so blessed by your continued prayers. Hugs, janet
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." Phil 4:13
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." Phil 4:13
Friday, October 2, 2009
FRI day +48
Happy Friday Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for checking in. As it seems to go, we can't get 2 days in a row of "feel good" days. Erin has a stomach ache today. We were hoping to go see Julie/ Julia today but I guess we will have to wait for the DVD. She hopes to feel well tomorrow so she can watch the game. The clinic called today and changed one of her meds. She is apparently having a flair up of CMV. Well, just what we need, something else to worry about. But we are praising God that they have medicine for it. It is one of those viruses most people have and never know it. It goes dormant and flairs up in immune compromised people and pregnant women. It's always something. We are enjoying the fall weather and the time together at home. God reminded me this morning how blessed we are to have such wonderful family and friends. How blessed we are that Bill has a good job so I can stay home with Erin for a while. And how blessed we are to have a merciful God to watch over all the details. Fall always reminds me of all our blessings, it's something about the energy in the air and the crisp cool mornings. We are thankful. blessings, janet
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth - he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do...We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you." Psalm 33:12-15,20-22
Thanks for checking in. As it seems to go, we can't get 2 days in a row of "feel good" days. Erin has a stomach ache today. We were hoping to go see Julie/ Julia today but I guess we will have to wait for the DVD. She hopes to feel well tomorrow so she can watch the game. The clinic called today and changed one of her meds. She is apparently having a flair up of CMV. Well, just what we need, something else to worry about. But we are praising God that they have medicine for it. It is one of those viruses most people have and never know it. It goes dormant and flairs up in immune compromised people and pregnant women. It's always something. We are enjoying the fall weather and the time together at home. God reminded me this morning how blessed we are to have such wonderful family and friends. How blessed we are that Bill has a good job so I can stay home with Erin for a while. And how blessed we are to have a merciful God to watch over all the details. Fall always reminds me of all our blessings, it's something about the energy in the air and the crisp cool mornings. We are thankful. blessings, janet
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth - he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do...We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you." Psalm 33:12-15,20-22
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Oct 1st
Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for checking in. Erin is having a good day. She actually went shopping after her clinic visit. She needed jeans that didn't fall off. Not the weight loss program I would recommend, but it did provide an excuse to shop. Erin really doesn't need an excuse though. She LOVES to shop. "No coupon unused" is her shopper's motto. I think she got that from my Dad. He also loves to shop and uses any coupon whether he needs the item or not. Gotta love having shoppers in the family. We are still trying to regulate her prograf and are waiting on the clinic to call us with the update. We are just praising God for good days and new blue jeans. Can I get an AMEN?? Have a blessed day. janet
"Praise our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard; he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping. For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver. You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs. You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance." Psalms 66:8-12
Thanks for checking in. Erin is having a good day. She actually went shopping after her clinic visit. She needed jeans that didn't fall off. Not the weight loss program I would recommend, but it did provide an excuse to shop. Erin really doesn't need an excuse though. She LOVES to shop. "No coupon unused" is her shopper's motto. I think she got that from my Dad. He also loves to shop and uses any coupon whether he needs the item or not. Gotta love having shoppers in the family. We are still trying to regulate her prograf and are waiting on the clinic to call us with the update. We are just praising God for good days and new blue jeans. Can I get an AMEN?? Have a blessed day. janet
"Praise our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard; he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping. For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver. You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs. You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance." Psalms 66:8-12